76th Annual National Exhibition of Traditional Realism

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist's original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor's guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

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Call to Artists: Body Of Work, Long Island, NY

The Art Guild in Port Washington, NY seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 10-26, 2026. Awards: 1st-$300, 2nd-$200, 3rd-$100, Honorable Mention-$25 Blick Gift Certificate. Eligible media includes but is not limited to acrylic, charcoal, collage, colored pencil, digital art, ink, mixed media, oil, pastel, pencil, printmaking, sculpture, photography or watercolor. No Copies, Master Copies, Reproductions or Giclees. Framed artwork maximum is 36"x36". Adult Members: $35 (1-2 pieces); Adult Non-members: $45 (1-2 pieces); One addt'l entry: $10. Deadline: August 10, 2026 at 10pm. More info. Contact: email or call 516-304-5797.

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Artifacts

6 Bridges Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 7 - November 14, 2026 in Maynard, MA. 3 Awards will be offered. Juror: Claudia Fiks. Open to all media except video or any AI-generated art. $35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third. Deadline: August 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 978.897.3825.

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New Jersey Watercolor Society 84th Annual Open Juried Exhibition

The New Jersey Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 4-24, 2026 at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown, NJ. $8,000 in cash and merchandise. Juror of Selection: Mr. Stan Kurth. Juror of Awards: Ms. Chris Krupinski. Open to residents of New Jersey, 18 years or older. Entries must be original, created entirely by the artist in the last four years, in a water-based media including watercolor, acrylic, casein and gouache on paper, Yupo, Aqubord, Clapboard or other similar water media surfaces. Minimum painting size (without a mat or frame) must be at least 9" x 12". Maximum framed size must not exceed 48" in any direction. Additional details can be found in the Prospectus. NJWS Members: $40 for 1 entry, $50 for 2. Non-Members: $50 for 1 entry, $60 for 2. Deadline: August 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call Michael Berardesco: 908-549-5220.

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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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A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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CLWAC 129th Anniversary Annual Open Juried Exhibition

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 27 - November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage. See prospectus for more information and details about eligibility. Elected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl. Deadline: September 1, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 201-429-2223.

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93rd Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. announces a call to artists for their annual juried art exhibition, November 21, 2026 - January 9, 2027 at Strathmore Mansion in Rockville, Maryland. $8,000 in awards. Juror: Janet Belich, Award-Winning Watercolorist. Original works in any traditional media, prints from original plates, or sculptures will be considered for exhibition, provided they have not been exhibited in a previous MPSGS show. Crafts and artworks produced by photographic, giclee, laser, or digital techniques will not be accepted. The image, excluding mat and frame, must not exceed 25 square inches (156 sq cm, i.e., 5x5", 4x6"). The outside dimension of the frame must not exceed 56 square inches (360 sq cm, i.e., 7x8"). Sculptures must not exceed 6 inches (15 cm) in any dimension including the base. All works must be for sale. Up to three works may be submitted, and the entry fee covers up to three works. Members: $35. Non-members: mail in art - $55; hand deliver art - $40. Deadline: September 5, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 301-538-3103.

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RAA&M National Juried Show 2026

The Rockport Art Association & Museum in Rockport, Massachusetts seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 14 - December 31, 2026. Over $25,000 in Cash and Merchandise Awards! $5,000 Grand Prize. Juror of Selection and Awards: Garin Baker. Artists may submit up to four entries in the following fine art media categories: painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, original printmaking, and sculpture. Size restrictions apply. All artwork must be original and for sale. First entry: $40 for RAA&M members or $50 for non-members, plus $10 each additional entry. Deadline: September 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 978.546.6604.

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Quiet Landscape: Beauty, Stillness, and Connection

PhotoPlace Gallery seeks entries from photographers around the world for a juried photography exhibition, November 6-28, 2026. Juror Kat Kiernan will select up to 35 images for exhibition in the gallery in Middlebury, Vermont and another 40 images for the online gallery. Selected artists will also be featured in a printed catalog. Awards: Juror's Award, Director's Award, and Honorable Mention. Submission Guidelines. Open to all photographers 18 and up. $39 for up to 5 images. $6 for each additional image. Deadline: September 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Wayne Art Center 2026 CraftForms Call for Entry

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 - January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

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Snapshot America: A Portrait of the United States in 2026

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence seeks entries for a photography exhibition, Nov 19 - Dec 11, 2026. Juror: David DeMelim. Open to photographs capturing, or responding to (the United States of) America today. We are looking to create a Snapshot of America in 2026 as we mark 250 years. We are seeking pictures of your community, local events, landmarks and the everyday activities that represent or react to daily life in 2026 America in order to put together an exhibition to document the unique times we live in and take a Snapshot of these United States. $25 entry fee. Deadline: September 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

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Around, Above, Below

Van Der Plas Gallery in New York, NY seeks entries for an upcoming art exhibition, October 1-15, 2026. All types of media are encouraged, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installation, mixed media, and digital art. $35 entry fee. Deadline: September 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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13th Annual Small Works Exhibition

Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 7 - December 23, 2026. $2,000 in awards. Framing may extend up to 16 inches total; but the artwork must be 12 inches or less, per side. Open to all U.S. residents 18 years and older working in all media - excluding video/sound and installation art. $30 entry fee. Deadline: September 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 315-462-0210.

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12th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition

The Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, DE seeks entries for their annual juried photography exhibition, January 8 - February 7, 2027. 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250, 3rd Place: $150. Juror: André Wright Jr. This call is only open to artists living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. and is open to both members and non-members of RAL. All subjects and styles are eligible from traditional to contemporary. $25 for RAL members. $45 for non-members. Deadline: November 16, 2026 (4pm). More info. Contact: email or call 302-227-8408.

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