The Bicycle: Art Meets Form

Theatre Art Galleries in High Point, NC announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 27 - October 4, 2019. Awards: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100. Open to all artists who are 18 years of age or older. Artists may submit a maximum of 3 entries in any medium, including photography. Subject matter must relate in some way to bicycles or cycling. Work must be original and must have been completed within the last ten years. $20 entry fee. Deadline: July 26, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 336-887-2137.

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SAAG National Juried Show

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 5 - November 5 at The Art Center in Blue Ridge, GA. Monetary prizes total $5,000, including $1,500 for Best of Show. Artists who are legal residents of the United States are invited to submit two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. Artwork will be chosen from submitted entries by jurors on the basis of creative excellence and quality of execution. All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. $40 for up to (3) three entries. Deadline: August 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 706-632-2144.

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Uncommon Thread: Essomenia (Wearable Art)

Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art seeks wearable art for a juried art event and competition, September 21, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA. $1,000 for Best in Show. Uncommon Thread is open to artists of all media from all corners of the United States, ages 18 and over. Works of wearable art will be reviewed through a blind jurying process. Uncommon Thread's Special Guest Juror, Grace DuVal, will not be made aware of the name(s), hometown, ages, or any other information for any submitting artist/designer (or team of artists/designers); thus allowing for an equal playing field for artists from any background or in any stage of their career. Images/videos for submissions must show completed pieces. Works will be judged on the following criteria: 1) conceptual & aesthetic quality; 2) relevance and consistency with Uncommon Thread's 2019 theme; 3) feasibility of display; 4) overall artistic merit. $30 for up to three works. Deadline: August 1, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 225-383-1470.

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Call for Entries for Exhibitions in January through August 2020

artspace in Richmond, VA seeks proposals for monthly shows, January through August 2020. All fine art mediums accepted including video and installations. Work exhibited should have been completed within the last 5 years of exhibition date unless the proposal is for a retrospective. Proposals may be made for individual, group or joint shows. Joint shows are exhibitions for two artists with inter-related works who intend for their works to be shown together in the same gallery. Artists or curators may apply for group shows. Restrictions on frequency of shows: artspace's artist members are eligible to show in groups of 4 or less once every 18 months. Non-members are eligible to show in groups of 4 or less once every 36 months. There is no restriction on how often an artist may participate in group shows of 5 or more. $30 proposal fee. Deadline: August 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 804-232-6464.

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Small Wonders Juried Exhibition

Gallery on Main in Richmond, KY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 10 - November 5, 2019. $1000+ in awards. Juror: Shirley Jeter. Entries will be accepted from artists 18 years and older who live in the United States. Artists may submit up to three (family-friendly) original 2D artwork created in the past five years. Framed works should not exceed 14 inches in any dimension or weigh more than 10 pounds. Time based, electronic media, performance art, and installations will not be accepted. Work not conforming to entry guidelines will be excluded from exhibition at juror's discretion. Works must be framed or otherwise ready for hanging. Artists proposing to submit work requiring specialized installation should confer with Gallery on Main before the entry deadline. $35 for Gallery on Main members, $40 for non-members. Deadline: August 2, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email

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Oil Painters of America - Eastern Regional Call for Entry

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 10 - November 11, 2019 at the Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL. $11,500 in cash & merchandise. Work must be originally conceived, artist's own reference, own drawing, own concept and must be self-painted. Oil paints, alkyd resin, water soluble oils and oil sticks/bars are acceptable. Metal leaf (i.e: gold, silver, etc.) is acceptable if it does not comprise more than twenty percent (20%) of the visible surface. See prospectus for complete guidelines. $30 for one; $45 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: August 2, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

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Kissimmee Sculpture Experience Call to Artists

Kissimmee Main Street announces a call to artists for a juried outdoor sculpture exhibit, October 2019 - September 2020 in Historic Downtown Kissimmee, FL. $500 stipend for all artists. $500 award for People's Choice Award winner. Entry form must include description of sculpture and color photos (either by mail or email) of proposed sculpture. If sending via email, please make sure subject line reads, "Sculpture Entry (Name of Sculpture)." Entries should be suitable for extended outdoor display, be of safe construction and be able to be welded to a steal plate. There will be installation assistance and welders on site. All artists will receive further program information after their entry is accepted. No entry fee. Deadline: August 2, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 407-846-4643.

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SCWS Annual National Exhibition

The SC Watermedia Society announces a call to artists for a national juried art exhibition, November 2 - December 20, 2019 at University Place in Florence, SC. Juror: Ryan Fox. All entries must be executed in watermedia, such as watercolor, acrylic, gouache, etc. Collage is acceptable, however, the painting must be primarily composed of a painted surface. (No oils or water soluble oils accepted). Work may be produced on any surface that will allow framing (required) unless work is created on a canvas with finished edges (or gallery wrapped). Entries must have been completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a SCWS show. All persons entering must adhere to the guidelines in the prospectus. SCWS accepts online entries only. Entry fee for Members: $0, Students: $20, Non-Members: $50, $20 for additional entry. Only one entry will be considered for the show. Deadline: August 4, 2019 midnight EST. More info. Contact: email or call 803-779-7009.

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Bower Center's 7th Annual National Juried Exhibition

The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8 - November 9, 2019. Best in Show: $750 and a solo exhibit, 2nd Place: $400, 3rd place: $200, Awards of Merit (Min of 3) $75/each. Juror: Linda Atkinson. This exhibition is open to all artists. All entries must be original works (no reproductions) and created within the past 3 years, and must not have appeared in a previous juried Bower Center exhibit. We accept works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, fiber/textile art, photography, mixed media, installation, glass, etc. See prospectus for complete details. $30 for up to 3 works. Deadline: August 7, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.

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Contrive: A National Exhibition of Photo Manipulation and Surreal Photography

d'Art Center in Norfolk, Virginia seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 14 - October 8. Awards for 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150. Contrive is a national juried exhibition that features surreal photography and photo manipulation. Open to all photography that involves transforming or altering a photograph using either digital or physical methods, such as long or double exposures, compositing, or digital software as well as photography that is surreal in content. Throughout history, photographers have created their own worlds using darkroom tricks and optical illusions. Today we can create our own peculiar worlds using real-life objects/settings, editing programs, or both. This exhibition is open to all artists living in the United States and will be juried by Amanda Bradley, and curated by d'Art Center Staff. $35 for up to 3 works. Deadline: August 11, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 757-625-4211.

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Art Through The Lens

The Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, KY seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, October 4 - November 9, 2019. $5,000 in awards. Juror: Cheryl Zibisky. Art Through the Lens is an annual international juried contemporary photography exhibition that provides photographers with an outlet for their art, encouragement for growth in their vision and presentation, and cash rewards for works of exceptional merit. All photo-based imagery including video and moving images created through photographic processes are eligible including non-lens made images. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years, and not previously exhibited in an Art Through the Lens or Paducah Photo exhibition. $15 entry fee. Deadline: August 15, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 270-442-2453.

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West Palm Beach Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the West Palm Beach Arts Festival, held December 7-8, 2019 at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Cash Awards will be awarded for Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Honorable Mention. Our jury panel consists of jurors selected for their in-depth knowledge and experience with a diversity of backgrounds and skills. Eligible media: 2D- Drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, mixed-media. 3-D- Ceramics, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, glass, furniture. See application for complete guidelines. $35 application fee. Deadline: August 23, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 561.832.1776.

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American Plains Artists 34th Annual Juried Show

American Plains Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 10, 2019 - January 4, 2020 at the Pearce Museum at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. $17,000 in Awards including $2,000 Best of Show. Juror: Sonya Terpening. Open to artists working in traditional 2D and 3D fine art media in a realistic or representational manner reflecting the American Great Plains in past or present times. Artwork must be completed within the last three years, be for sale, original work only and not previously shown in an APA Annual Juried Show. No photography or computer-generated art accepted. $70 includes three entries. Deadline: August 24, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 308-249-1488.

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Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition 2019

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff, Arkansas announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 10, 2019 - January 4, 2020. $2,000 in purchase awards, $2,000 price awards, $1,000 in Best in Show. Juror: Joseph Givens. Artists must be 18 years or older and reside in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas or Missouri. Artwork in all traditional art forms will be accepted including paintings, original prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, and photography. All components must be affixed, no separate parts. ASC cannot accept video, performance, or installation works. Only original artworks by the entering artist will be accepted; no reproductions will be accepted. Entries must have been completed within the past three years. ASC may refuse to exhibit any work that does not comply with the juried image or which ASC feels is unsuitable for display. Two dimensional entries may not exceed 70" x 70" and must be no smaller than 8" x 10" framed. All two dimensional work must be framed and/or ready for display. Works on paper must be framed and glazed. Three dimensional entries may not exceed 30 lbs. and 30" x 30". Maximum of five works per artist entry. $20 entry fee. Deadline: August 25, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 870.536.3375.

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Call for Entries: 5th Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

The City of Ocala, FL announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 6, 2020 - January 17, 2022 at Tuscawilla Park. Honorarium: $2000, Best in Show: $2,000, 2nd Place: $1,000, Honorable Mention: $500, People's Choice: $500, Grand Total $24,000. This year's Merit Juror is Ife Williams, artist and Executive Director at the Hudgens Center for the Arts. Open to artists currently working and residing in the U.S. with experience designing, fabricating, and installing large outdoor Public Art. All work must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration: Be able to withstand a high traffic, public, family park environment for a period of two years, while taking into consideration the safety of the audience and other outdoor elements. Be capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions. Be maintenance free for the duration of the two-year exhibition. Work must have been completed within the last five years (2014 or after). Be built in a manner to allow fastening to a concrete pad with anchor bolts measuring 5/8" (unless an optional anchoring system is provided by the artist and approved by the City prior to installation). Work may not have been previously displayed within Marion County, Florida, or entered into this competition. Only entries that have been completed, or that are guaranteed to be completed three months before installation, are eligible. $25 entry fee. Deadline: August 30, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 352-629-8447.

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7th Annual International Juried 2019 FL3TCH3R Exhibit

Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, September 30 - December 13, 2019 at the ETSU Reece Museum in Johnson City, TN. Greater than $1,000 in awards. Juror: Sue Coe. All 2D, 3D, performance/installation (via video), sound/audio, and film/video art are eligible. Specific categories include: Ceramics, Digital, Fiber, Glass, Graphic Design, Jewelry/ Metals, Mixed Media (2D), Mixed Media (3D), Painting (All), Performance/Installation (via video), Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Sound/Audio, Video/Film, Medical/ Healthcare Professionals' submissions in any category, & other. Due to space and logistical considerations, large-scale and complicated installation is not encouraged. Work using materials that are hazardous to the health and safety of the public will be disqualified. Work must not exceed 6 ft. in any direction and preferably weigh under 30 lbs. $40 by Aug. 23rd for 3 entries, $45 if Aug. 24-31st plus $10 per add'l piece >3. Deadline: August 31, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 423-534-9827.

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Reflections in Pastel

The Arkansas Pastel Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 8, 2019 - February 22, 2020 at Butler Center Galleries in Little Rock, AR. $2600 total in awards, $1000 grand prize. Juror: Casey Klahn. Open to all artists at least 18 years of age. Entries must be at least 80% soft or oil pastel, must be original, unpublished, and executed within the past three years. Paintings that have won a national-level award are not eligible. Art must be for sale, suitably framed with wire hangers, and must hang for the duration of the show. Accepted artwork may be refused if digital image doesn't accurately represent work. One entry $25 (APS members), $35 (non-members); Additional entries $10/$15, up to 3 total. Deadline: September 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email

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Artisanville - A Community of Artists 2019

Announcing a "call to artists" for Artisanville, a unique indoor Fine Art and Fine Craft Show, coming to the beautiful Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, this November 2-3, 2019. The mission of Artisanville is to showcase remarkable and distinctive artists by giving them the opportunity to connect and sell to our local and international art-buying community. Media eligible include, glass, pottery, fiber/textile/leather, jewelry, metal work, woodwork, painting/drawing, printmaking, digital, mixed media, photography, sculpture, paper, décor, functional and recycled materials. All works demonstrated and sold must be handmade by the artisan juried in. Applications are available through Zapplication. $15 jury fee; $210-$350 booth fee. Booth sizes vary, but average approximately 100 sq. feet. This show has an ongoing jury, so each medium will be closed as soon as it's reached the designated limit. Waitlisting is also available. Deadline: September 1, 2019 or until mediums are full. More info. Contact: email or call 864-915-9994.

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35th Key West Craft Show (Juried Fine Crafts)

The Key West Art Center announces a call to artists for a juried fine crafts show, January 25 & 26, 2020 at Whitehead & Caroline Streets in beautiful Old Town Key West, FL. Fine Crafts: ceramics, fiber, jewelry, wood, glass, multi-media. No buy/sell, mass produced items. Items unlike those juried, or artist reps, are not allowed. Work must be produced by the exhibitor. This rule will be strictly enforced. Anyone not in compliance will be asked to leave the show. Craft artists only - No dealers, stores or agents may participate. Three images of work and one of booth display are required. Application Fee: $35; Booth fees: $235 - $430. Deadline: September 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 305.294.1243.

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Challenge 14: Five-State Juried Show

The Johnson Center for the Arts in Troy, Alabama announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 28, 2019 - January 4, 2020. $3,500 in awards includes: Best of Show ($1,000); Board of Directors Award ($500); and Eight (8) Individual Juror's Awards ($250 each). Juror: E. Bruce Phillips, Jr. All media and styles are acceptable for entry. However, artwork must not exceed 14 inches on its longest side. Artist also must be 18 years of age or older and reside in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia or Tennessee. One work - $35; Two works - $45; Three works - $55. Deadline: September 2, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 334-670-2287.

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Dimension XLVII

The Art Center of Corpus Christi seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 5 - November 2 in Corpus Christi, TX. Best of Show: $500 and a solo exhibition at the Art Center alongside Dimension 2020. Juror: Lyle Williams, Curator of Prints and Drawings, The McNay Art Museum. Open to all mediums, except for installations. Artists over 18 years of age, living in the Continental U.S., may enter. Original works of art completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. Five Categories: Works on Canvas, Works on Paper, Photography, Mixed Media/Fiber, 3D/Sculpture. $25 for Art Center members, $30 for nonmembers. Deadline: September 6, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 361-884-3406.

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Sculpture Celebration, 34th annual event

The Caldwell Arts Council announces a call to artists for the 34th annual Sculpture Celebration, September 7, 2019 at T.H. Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, NC. $11,000 in awards. Judge: Patrick Daugherty. Open to all 3-D sculpture; not juried in advance; may bring up to 3 pieces per sculptor. $50-80 fee; early registration discounts available. Deadline: September 7, 2019 onsite. More info. Contact: email or call 828-754-2486.

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Photographic call for entry "unique: alternative processes 2019"

A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, TX seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition. Thirty to thirty five images will be selected and shown at the gallery from November 8, 2019 to January 5, 2020. A Blurb full color catalogue of the exhibit with all the accepted entries will be available for purchase. Awards are $325 for Juror's Selection, $250 for Director's Selection and $100 for Visitors' Award. Jurors: Connie and Jerry Rosenthal, co-founders of Rfotofolio. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "unique: alternative processes 2019." Eligible prints include but are not limited to cyanotype, lumens, Van Dyke, salt, chemigram, tintype, bromoil, gum bichromate, platinum/palladium, photogravure, albumen, liquid emulsion, ziatype, image transfers, kallitypes, lith prints, hand colored silver gelatin prints, encaustic and mordoncage. Unique prints made from digital negatives are eligible. The camera used for capture is immaterial. $38 for the first 5 images and $7 for each additional image. Deadline: September 23, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 512-422-4080.

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The 55th Old Island Days Art Festival

The Key West Art Center announces a call to artists for a juried art festival, February 22 & 23, 2020 at Whitehead & Caroline Streets in beautiful Old Town Key West, FL. Eligible media: Original Paintings, Mixed-Media and Sculptures. We do accept a limited amount of Fine Craft Artists for this show as well. Please see the prospectus for important information regarding Jewelry, Clay/Glass/Wood, as well as Reproductions/ Originals. Application Fee: $35; Booth fees: $235 - $430. Deadline: October 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 305.294.1243.

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The 53rd Founders Juried Awards Exhibition

The Naples Art Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, December 6, 2019 - January 9, 2020 in Naples, Florida. $1,000 Best of Show, $800 First Place, $600 Second Place, $400 Juror's Choice Award, $200 Award of Merit (2), $100 Honorable Mention (3). Jurors: John Loscuito, FGCU Art Gallery Director; RW Lovejoy, Professor, American University; Erin Palmer Szavuly, Art Professor. Open to two-dimensional or three-dimensional art in any medium or style. $29 entry fee. Deadline: October 7, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 239-262-6517.

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Images: A Festival of the Arts Call to Artists

The Atlantic Center for the Arts seeks artists for their 44th annual juried arts festival, January 24-26, 2020 at Riverside Drive and Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach, FL. $28,500 in awards. We offer 13 categories of art to choose from. Artists may apply from April 15, 2019 thru October 18, 2019 thru Zapplication.org. We require 3 images of your work and 1 image of your booth space. Jury fee is $40 and if you are accepted, the booth fee is $250 with an additional $50 if you want a corner space. Deadline: October 18, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 386-423-4733.

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Under the Oaks Fine Arts and Crafts Show

The Vero Beach Art Club seeks artists for its premier annual juried art event, Under the Oaks, March 13-15, 2020 at Riverside Park in Vero Beach, FL. $22,700 in awards. Eligible media: acrylic, glass, graphics, pastels, drawing, collage, printmaking, jewelry, oil, photography, digital art, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, sculptural mixed-media, watercolor, wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: October 23, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 772-231-0303.

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Celebrating its 84th year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is an Atlanta tradition with an emphasis on art, music and family entertainment. Artists from across the country participate in Atlanta's premiere spring festival that attracts an average of 200,000 visitors each year. Continually rated amongst the top art shows in the country, professional management coupled with strong community and volunteer support make this a first class event. The next festival will be held at Piedmont Park, April 17-19, 2020. The Festival is designed for artists who create and execute original, professional quality work. $6,000 in awards to the artists judged "Best in Category." All work displayed must be produced by the exhibiting artist or two person team collaboration and must be consistent with the images submitted. $35 application fee. Deadline: October 25, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 404-817-6642.

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Old Florida Celebration of the Arts in Cedar Key 2020

Artists are invited to apply for the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, held outdoors on historic 2nd Street in Cedar Key, FL, April 4th 10am-5pm and 5th 10am-4pm. Over $18,000 in prize money and purchase awards. All work must be original design of the accepted artist. Categories: Ceramics/Pottery, Drawing, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media/Other, Mosaic, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood. Accepted artists must be present at our event Saturday and Sunday. No proctors will be allowed. A high proportion of original artwork is expected to be available in booths. Reproductions must be of the same artistic quality as juried work and can make up no more than 20% of the hung artwork. See prospectus for complete guidelines. $25 Application Fee, $175 Booth Fee Upon Acceptance. Application through Zapplications. Deadline: November 15, 2019. Contact: email

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New Writer and Artist in Residence program at the Flood Gallery

The Black Mountain Press announces its new writer/artist in residence program for Aug, Oct, Nov, Jan March and May (6 week periods) at Purplecoca in Asheville, NC. Open to all writers, artists, and musicians... working in poetry, prose, short stories, painting, photography, music, sculpture, printmaking. Artists are required to exhibit or participate in one reading at the Flood Fine Art Center in Black Mountain, NC. $44.00 application fee. Deadline: May 2020. More info. Contact: email or call 828-273-3332.

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