10th Annual Creative Market

The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida seeks artists for the 10th Annual Creative Market, December 5-6, 2026. Up to 150 artists may showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more. Judges present awards in 2D, 3D and Best in Show. Artists may apply in up to 3 categories (with a separate application for each category). All work displayed must be for sale. Full details in application. $50 application fee. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Contact: email or call 561-832-1776.

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TwelvebyTwelvebyTwelve Exhibition

Out of Our Hands Gallery in Dade City, FL invites submissions from artists across Florida for a juried art exhibition, November 6 to December 30, 2026. $500 1st place, $300 2nd place, $200 3rd place. Seeking all mediums and styles and subjects*, within the measurements of 12"x12"x12". *We reserve the right to decline any works that are overtly political, sexual, or created for shock value. Works submitted are to have been created within the past year, and will be juried into the show by the owners of the gallery, for creativity, craftsmanship, and originality. All works entered must be original. No giclee or ink jet prints. $15 for a single entry, additional entries are $10 each. Artists may submit up to 3 entries total. Deadline: October 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Artisphere

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Artisphere festival, held May 7-9, 2027 on Main Street in Downtown Greenville, SC. $15,000 in awards. Open to Fine art and Fine craft. $45 application fee. Deadline: October 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Small Works 2026

Jag Gallery in Key West, FL announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition. Accepted artwork will be shown at the gallery, December 5, 2026 - January 10, 2027, and also available online. Trophy Awards for Juror's Choice, 3 Honorable Mentions and People's Choice Award. Open to original and new work only (no AI): paintings, photography, sculpture, assemblage, construction, drawing, ceramics, textiles. Work may not exceed 10 inches in any direction (including the frame, if applicable). $18 per entry; maximum of 6 entries. Deadline: October 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 305-407-6202.

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13th Annual Teche Plein Air Competition

Artists of all levels are invited to pack their paints and join in the fun March 6-13, 2027 at the 13th Annual Teche Plein Air Competition! Experience the beauty, character, and inspiration of the Teche region as you paint en plein air alongside talented artists from near and far. Paintings will be on view at Sliman Theatre in New Iberia, LA. With more than $12,000 in prizes at stake, this is an opportunity to challenge yourself, showcase your work, connect with fellow artists, and compete for prestigious awards - all while capturing the unique landscapes and charm of the Teche. $45 application fee. Deadline: November 1, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 337-369-2300.

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Georgia Ceramics - A Juried Exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, GA announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition focusing on ceramic art, January 9 - March 21, 2027. Jurors: Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. Open only to Georgia-residing clay artists and ceramicists. Out-of-state submissions will not be considered. All submitted pieces must be original artwork that was completed within the last ten years, and never previously exhibited at MCMA. Submitted artwork may not have a height, width, or depth exceeding 80 inches. Please photograph artwork using unobstructed, neutral backgrounds and provide images of the artwork from multiple angles. All images must be submitted in JPG or PNG format. $20 for MCMA Members | $25 for Non-Members. Deadline: November 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 770-528-1444.

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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

Artists and artisans worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 12-14, 2027 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 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

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Photography Biennial 2026

The Art Center of Corpus Christi seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, November 5-25, 2026 in Corpus Christi, TX. Best of Show, First, Second, & Third by category. Juror: Jennifer Arnold, MFA Assistant Prof of Art/Director of University Galleries, Texas A & M Univ Corpus Christi. All types of photography (no video) are eligible for submission. Entry fee: $25 for Art Center Members / $30 for Non-members. Deadline: October 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 361-884-6406.

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Old Florida Celebration of the Arts

The Cedar Key Arts Center seeks artists for the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, April 3-4, 2027 at 457 2nd Street in Cedar Key, FL. $8,500 in prizes. Fine Artists in a wide variety of mediums including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, wood, glass, and jewelry are welcome to apply. $25 application fee. Deadline: November 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 352-214-1944.

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Emerald Coast Arts Festival

The Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach seeks artists for the Emerald Coast Arts Festival. The juried outdoor fine arts festival will be held April 10-11, 2027, on the beautifully landscaped four-acre grounds of the Freedom Tech Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $5,000 in total awards. We are accepting many mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media and pastel painting, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, drawing, accessories/clothing, fiber, photography, metalwork, sculpture, and wood. $50 application fee. Deadline: November 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 850-244-1271.

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18th Annual International Drawing Discourse Exhibition

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote drawing practices in the visual arts, the University of North Carolina Asheville invites artists to submit entries to a Juried International Exhibition of contemporary drawing. UNC Asheville seeks to examine drawing as it is practiced and defined by today's artists. Accepted work will be exhibited in UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, January 15 - February 12, 2027. $2,000 plus a purchase award. Juror: Michael Grimaldi. Open to all artists who are 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and cannot have been exhibited at UNC Asheville before. Open to any traditional or experimental drawing media, both two- and three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation as long as it can fit through a doorway opening that measures 67" width x 117" height. $30 for the first entry, $5 for each add'l entry. Deadline: November 29, 2026 11:59 (MST). More info. Contact: email

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The Loop Music & Art Festival

Art in Public Places announces a call to artists for The Loop Music & Art Festival, April 9 & 10, 2027 at Porter Park Plaza in Dothan, Alabama. $3500 in awards. Applications are reviewed and selected by the Loop's artistic director based on originality, quality, booth presentation, and creative excellence standards. Categories: 1. Two-dimensional, 2. Three-dimensional/Sculpture, 3. Mixed Media, 4. Jewelry, 5. Fiber, 6. Photography, 7. Printmaking, and 8. Natural Materials. $40 application fee. Deadline: December 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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