2025 NOAA 26th National Juried Art Exhibit

The New Orleans Art Association seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 4 - November 1, 2025 at The Building in New Orleans, LA. 1st place $2500, 2nd place $1250, 3rd place $750. Honorable mention and merit. Juror: Daniel Ludwig, classical artist. Judge: Thomas Friel, Curator, Interpretation/Public Engagement, Newcomb Art Museum/Tulane Univ. Original 2D work: paintings (oil, acrylic, water media, pastel, encaustic, egg tempera) and drawings (Conte-Crayon, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen & ink, scratchboard) completed after January 1, 2022. Read prospectus carefully for additional requirements. $40 NOAA members/ $50 non-members for 1-3 pieces. $10 each for 2 add'l entries. Deadline: July 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email (Image: "Wild Azaleas", 2024 First Place artist Auseklis Ozols)

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49th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce invites artists to apply for the 49th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 26-28, 2025 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds in Kearneysville, WV. Award for Best in Show. We accept fine artists and crafters working in the following mediums: Art Glass, Basket, Bath & Body products, Candles, Clothing & Accessories, Furniture, Gourds, Graphic/Fine Art, Jewelry, Leather, Photography, Pottery, Quilting, Rugs, Toys, Wood Accessories and many more that fall under other or mixed media! No Buy Sell or commercial products allowed. Artist statements required. Jury Fee $30. Deadline: July 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2270.

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Mooresville Fine Arts Festival

The Mooresville Fine Arts Festival is a fine arts festival held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center allowing local and regional selected artists to display and sell original fine art. This festival is promoted and organized by Mooresville Arts, located in historic downtown Mooresville, North Carolina. This juried event is open to the public, with space for up to 80 artists/booths. Acceptable artwork: paintings/drawings, photography, pottery/sculpture, glass, woodwork, fiber, mixed media, fine jewelry and other original handcrafted fine art or artisanal quality work. $45 Application Fee. Deadline: August 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 704-663-6661.

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13th Annual National Juried Exhibit

Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for their 13th Annual National Juried Exhibit, October 9 - November 17, 2025. $1500 award total: $750 for Best in Show, $400 for 2nd place. $200 for 3rd place. Three awards of merit- $75 each. Juror: Veronica Jackson. Works will be accepted in a variety of media. These include, but are not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, ceramics, wood, and glass. Open to artists age 18 and older. Entries must be original works by the artist created within the last three years. Two-dimensional art must be framed or gallery wrapped and wired for hanging; Maximum size is 60" in either direction. Artwork requiring pedestals should be no larger than 20" at the base, and 4' in height. $35 for the first 3 entries. Optional 4th entry for an additional $10. Deadline: August 9, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.

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2025 6 By Exhibit

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 26 - November 25, 2025. 1st place: $450, 2nd place: $200, 3rd place: $100, two Honorable Mentions: $50 each. Jurors: Jeffery Geller and Irina Shin-Geller. The 6 By Exhibit caters to visual artists of any medium. One dimension of each creation must measure 6". Each artist may submit up to three pieces of original work, no prints or massproduced work please. Participants 18 years old and above. $30 for first entry, up to 2 additional entries at $15 each. Deadline: August 11, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

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American Plains Artists 40th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale

American Plains Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 16, 2025 - January 5, 2026 at Pearce Museum in Corsicana, TX. Over $15,000 in awards, including $2,000 Best of Show. Open to artists working in traditional 2-D or 3D media in a realistic/representational style of anything found on the American Great Plains in past or present times. Must be completed within the last three years with the exception of sculpture (no time restraints on sculpture), original work only, not previously shown in an APA annual show, and must be for sale. No photography or computer-generated art. $100 includes up to 3 entries. Deadline: August 23, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 308.249.1488.

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8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

The City of Ocala seeks entries for the 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Selected artists will receive a $4,000 honorarium and will have their work displayed January 21, 2026 - January 31, 2028 (2 years) at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park. Work must be fully completed or guaranteed to be completed three months prior to installation date. Work must be structurally sound, safe, and able to withstand Ocala's subtropical climate maintenance free in an unsupervised, high foot traffic, public family park area. Work must have been completed in the last five years (no earlier than 2020). Work must be delivered and retrieved in person by artist or artist representative. Work must be firmly secured to provided concrete pads with either 5/8" anchor bolts or another City approved anchoring system. No entry fee. Deadline: August 25, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 352-629-8447.

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Bentonville Fine Art Festival

Arkansas Art Shows, LLC announces a call to artists for the Bentonville Fine Art Festival, held November 8-9, 2025 at Orchards Park in Bentonville, Arkansas. Juror: Cole Jones. Eligible media: Fine Art, Fine Craft, clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture, metal, wood, fiber. $350 for a 10' X 10' space. Deadline: August 29, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 479-215-7978.

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"In an Instant" The Polaroid Show

Space Untitled Art Gallery in Wilton Manors, FL is excited to announce an open call for "In an Instant", a group exhibition dedicated to the raw, nostalgic, and often magical qualities of Polaroid photography. Opening in September 2025, this show will explore the beauty of immediacy and the stories captured in just one click - a flash of light, a frozen second, a memory made tangible. Whether you're using original Polaroid photographs, lifting emulsions, performing transfers, manipulating surfaces, or integrating Polaroids into mixed media or sculptural work - we want to see how you transform the instant into the unforgettable. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang. $27 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 646-678-1654.

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Soque River Fine Arts Festival

Clarkesville Main Street invites artists to apply for the annual Soque River Fine Arts Festival, held on October 18, 2025 at the Downtown Square in Clarkesville, Georgia. Set against the backdrop of the scenic Soque River, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains; this fine arts festival will feature a variety of artistic wonders. This is a juried fine arts festival. Categories: Mixed Media, Drawing/Graphics, Clay, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Other (specify). $25 application fee. Deadline: September 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 762-230-1962.

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Naples New Year's Art Fair

The Naples Art Institute announces a call to artists for the Naples New Year's Art Fair, January 3-4, 2026 at Cambier Park in Naples, FL. Awards. Submissions accepted across all fine art disciplines. $39 application fee. Deadline: September 5, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 239-262-6517.

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Last Fridays Makers Markets in Hillsborough, NC

Applications to participate in Last Fridays Makers Markets in Hillsborough, NC, are now open! Last Fridays Makers Markets occur on the last Friday of each month, May through October 2025, 5:30-8:30 PM, on the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn during Hillsborough's Last Fridays & the Art Walk. These community art fairs are dedicated to showcasing local artists/makers, offering original, handmade work. This is an excellent market for both emerging and established artists! There will also be a limited number of local organizations, community groups, and/or nonprofits offering good works, activities, and services to the public. And the Hillsborough Arts Council will offer special arts programming & entertainment, family activities/crafts, and community collaborations! Application Fee: $20. Spot Reservation: $35 per market month. Deadline: Rolling application open through September 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (919) 643-2500.

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Le Salon des Artistes

The Denison Arts Council seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3 - November 14, 2025 at 517 Gallery in Denison, TX. Juror: Jordan Roth. All styles and mediums accepted; wall pieces preferred. We want to see your best work! There is no preference or restriction on themes or subject matter of the artwork. $50 entry fee (waived for Denison Arts Council Artist Members). Deadline: September 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 903-744-8300.

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The Big Tiny Show

The District Gallery in Knoxville, TN announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 14, 2025 - January 3, 2026. First, second, and third place cash awards, as well as (1) six-month gallery contract. Open to artists 18 or older. Work must be 12x12 or smaller (including frame), original in concept, and completed within the last 12 months. Entries may not have been exhibited in any previous show in Knoxville or its surrounding counties. All submitted works must be for sale. All works must be 2D (no free-standing sculptural works; wall-mounted works must be no larger than 12" in any direction). Framed and unframed works accepted (see prospectus for requirements). Submit up to 4 works with a $30 nonrefundable application fee. Deadline: September 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 865-200-4452.

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Naples National Art Fair

The Naples Art Institute announces a call to artists for the Naples National Art Fair, February 20-22, 2026 at Cambier Park in Naples, FL. Awards. Submissions accepted across all fine art disciplines. $39 application fee. Deadline: October 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 239-262-6517.

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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 13-15, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Awards: Best in Show, Best New Artist & Artist Choice. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: November 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

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Naples Downtown Art Fair

The Naples Art Institute announces a call to artists for the Naples Downtown Art Fair, March 21-22, 2026 at Cambier Park in Naples, FL. Awards. Submissions accepted across all fine art disciplines. $39 application fee. Deadline: November 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 239-262-6517.

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