16th Annual International Drawing Discourse Exhibition

The University of North Carolina Asheville invites artists to submit entries to a juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing, January 17 - February 14, 2025 at the Owen Hall S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Asheville, NC. $2,000 in cash prizes plus a purchase award. Juror: Laurie Lipton. The exhibition will demonstrate the continued significance of drawing through conventional and innovative methods. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All work must be original, and cannot have been exhibited at UNC Asheville before. Open to any traditional or experimental drawing media welcoming two or three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation (must fit through doorway: 67" width x 117" height). $30 for the first entry, $5 for each additional entry. Deadline: December 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 828-152-6845.

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GCAA Exhibition Series 2025

Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance Inc. (GCAA) is currently accepting applications for its 2025 season of exhibitions at Artists In Residence LLC, 5546 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL. If you wish to be invited to have either a solo exhibition, or participate in an exhibition with one or two other artists during 2025, please fill out and submit the application in the link. All forms of media accepted, however, the venue cannot accommodate large installations. You will be notified in mid December regarding your acceptance. $25 application fee. Deadline: December 7, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 727-738-8010.

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DeLand Sculpture Walk

All sculptors are invited to participate in the 2025/2027 DeLand Sculpture Walk Exhibition, March 2025 through February 2027 (2 years). Organized and presented by the Museum of Art - DeLand with the support of the City of DeLand, this exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their sculptures throughout the heart of beautiful downtown DeLand, Florida. Several works will be selected for installation. Each finalist whose work is installed will receive a $2500 honorarium to offset transportation and incidental expenses. Sculpture should be suitable for Outdoor display and must be delivered in person, no shipping. Installation assistance provided. No entry fee. Deadline: December 15, 2024. Apply through CAFÉ. Contact: email or call 386-956-2737.

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311 Art Fair - Open to All Artists

311 Gallery in Raleigh, NC announces a call to artists. Are you searching for a vibrant platform to consistently exhibit and sell your art? Look no further than 311 Gallery's innovative Art Fair concept. Unlike traditional art fairs that are short lived, we're offering a dynamic showcase of up to a year term. Your artwork will be rotated regularly, ensuring fresh discoveries for our visitors and collectors. Open to all types of physical artwork. Rolling Deadline - artists will be accepted as submissions are received. $20 entry fee. More info.

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Nude Nite Orlando 2025

For 20 years, Nude Nite has redefined the traditional gallery experience, transforming ordinary spaces into a pop-up interactive art exhibition spanning over a weekend, February 13-15, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Nude Nite is more than an art show - Our mission is to create a space where people feel confident and proud of their bodies, free from judgment, and inspired to embrace their individuality. Nude Nite is a celebration of artistic expression, human vulnerability, and the beauty of the nude form. Nude Nite stands at the crossroads of art and experience, displaying 200+ figurative works of art from around the country, immersive installations, music, and entertainment, such as stage shows, performance artists, and body painters. $40 fee. Deadline: January 5, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 407-883-0498.

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Call for artists, artisans and designers!

Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest, Florida invites artists, artisans, and designers to participate in their annual Art & Design Fair, January 25-26, 2025, with cash awards totaling $10,000. Juror: Carola Bravo. All work must be original and executed by the accepted exhibitor. Artists may exhibit artwork only in the category in which it is accepted. $25 application fee. 10x10 booth fee is $350. 20x10 booth fee is $700. Deadline: January 10, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 305-669-6990.

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Nude Nite St. Pete 2025

For 20 years, Nude Nite has redefined the traditional gallery experience, transforming ordinary spaces into a pop-up interactive art exhibition spanning over a weekend, March 20-22, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nude Nite is more than an art show - Our mission is to create a space where people feel confident and proud of their bodies, free from judgment, and inspired to embrace their individuality. Nude Nite is a celebration of artistic expression, human vulnerability, and the beauty of the nude form. Nude Nite stands at the crossroads of art and experience, displaying 200+ figurative works of art from around the country, immersive installations, music, and entertainment, such as stage shows, performance artists, and body painters. $40 fee. Deadline: January 12, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 407-883-0498.

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McGuffey Art Center's Mid-Atlantic Juried Show

You are invited to apply to McGuffey Art Center's Mid-Atlantic Juried Show, to be held April 4-27, 2025. Juror: Jeffrey W. Allison. McGuffey Art Center is located in downtown Charlottesville, VA, in a historic elementary school building, and is one of the oldest artist-run cooperative art centers in the country. The competition is open for the following categories: painting, drawing, photography/printmaking, fiber, sculpture and mixed media. 2D Entries should not exceed 6 feet in any direction. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted. Any artist residing in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or North Carolina may enter. All work must be original and completed within the last three years. $35 entry fee. Deadline: January 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (434) 295-7973.

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Calling All Artists for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, May 3 & 4, 2025 at the Grand Boulevard Town Center in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. $10,000 in cash awards. Artists accepted in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). $50 application fee. Deadline: January 24, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 850-622-5970.

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Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition

Historic Cane Hill in Canehill, AR will host an exhibition for the Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition, March 15 - April 19, 2025. 1st Place: $2,500 each (for quail and turkey); 2nd: $500 each; 3rd: $250 each. Open to all U.S. residents 18 or older. Artwork must be an original hand-created horizontal design done on paper, canvas, or panel, and must measure exactly 18" wide by 13" tall (no exceptions). Artwork must be suitable for printing at a reduced size, providing the design for a 1.75" x 1.5" finished stamp. Entries must include a live portrayal of the northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) or the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) within its correct Arkansas natural habitat. Entry designs must have an equal focus on the bird and its habitat features. See website for complete guidelines. No entry fee. Deadline: January 25, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 479-824-4455.

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The Other Art Fair Dallas May 2025

Call for Artists! Now accepting applications for the 8th edition of The Other Art Fair Dallas, happening at Dallas Market Hall, May 15-18, 2025. Are you an early-stage artist facing the traditional barriers of the contemporary art world? You may qualify for our New Futures prize, where one recipient is awarded free exhibition space. View the eligibility criteria and New Futures application. We've been dedicated to representing independent artists since 2011, and have worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. We host 12 in-person fairs each year across the UK, US and Australia. Our Fair package includes a booth, pre-fair operations and marketing workshops, booth curation feedback, and more. Fees start at $2,050. Application is free. More info. Deadline: January 26, 2025. Apply online.

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Academy Center of the Arts National Juried Art Exhibition

The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 4-26, 2025. Cash Awards, with Best in Show Award of $1000. Juror: Jeffrey Allison, Director of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older, working in the following disciplines: painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal and mixed media. All work submitted must be original (no reproductions), not done under supervision, not made from kits or patterns. All work must be suitably prepared for installation. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2015, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried art show. $35 for 3 entries. Deadline: February 10, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256.

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Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2025

All artists 18 and older are invited to apply for Mayfaire by-the-Lake, held May 10 & 11, 2025 at Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum (formally Polk Museum of Art) in Lakeland, FL. Best of Show: $5,000. Awards of Excellence: 2 awards at $2,000 each. Awards of Distinction: 4 awards at $1,000 each. Merit Awards: 6 awards at $500. Eligible categories: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing & Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Music, Painting - Oil & Acrylic, Painting - Watercolor, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. Please see prospectus for complete guidelines. Application Fee/Jury Fee: $40. Single booth: $425 (minimum size: 12' X 10'). Deadline: March 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (863) 210-5975.

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