Bellevue Downtown Arts Market - part of Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

Artists across the nation are invited to apply for the Bellevue Downtown Arts Market, held July 24-26, 2026 during the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend in Bellevue, WA. Artwork must be handmade and produced by or under the direction of the artist. Medium categories: Paint/Print, Jewelry (Metal, Clay, Pearl/Gemstone, Wire Work, Beaded), Pottery, Textile, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Health/Wellness, Specialty Food, Outdoor/Yard Art, Woodwork, Home Accessories. Artists may display work only in categories accepted. Artists must register with the WA State Dept of Revenue to collect sales tax during the Arts Market (UBI #). Out-of-state applicants are responsible for securing a temporary UBI #. A $15 City of Bellevue temporary license fee is included in the booth fee. See prospectus for complete details. $50 non-refundable jury fee. Booth fees vary based on booth size/location. Deadline: March 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 425-453-3110.

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Bellevue Arts Fair 2026

Bellevue Arts Museum seeks artists for the annual Bellevue Arts Fair, July 24-26, 2026 at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, WA. Award of Excellence (includes artist benefits for current and following year). Jurors: Ashanti Davis, Greg Robinson, Ryan James, Andy McConnell, Jessica Wilks, Sandy Vo. Artwork must be handmade, skillfully created, and produced by or under the direction of the artist. Categories include: 2-D Mixed Media (Non-clothing), 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber (Non-clothing), Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork (Non-jewelry), Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearables (clothing), Wood (Non-furniture). $55 application fee. Deadline: March 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Oil Painters of America seeks entries for their 35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, May 29 - August 29, 2026 at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO. $100,000 in awards with a $25,000 cash Gold Medal Award. Juror: Mark Boedges. Eligible media: Fully original, hand-painted oils based on your own references, sketches, and ideas. No AI or digital tools allowed. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

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Call for Artists - 40th Summer Art Festival - Gig Harbor, WA

The Peninsula Art League seeks artists for the 40th Summer Art Festival, July 18 & 19, 2026 at Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor, WA. Eligible media: Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Woodworking, Metal, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Fiber Art/Textiles, Jewelry, Garden Art, Mosaic, Glass Art, Mixed Media, and Basketry. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 253-878-2070.

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Endless Void - The Silicon Valley International Contemporary Art Exhibition

Gallery NAT (UK) invites artists worldwide, ages 18 and above, to participate in an international exhibition, March 26 - April 4, 2026, at ArtX Gallery in Fremont, CA. Award-winning artists will receive official certificates and be featured in mainstream and professional art media. Accepted media include, but are not limited to, oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, ink painting, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video art, sculpture, installation art, ceramics, fiber art, collage, AI art, digital art, land art, and other high-quality original works. Works involving pornography, gambling, drugs, blasphemy, or politically provocative content will not be accepted. No submission fee. Selected artists will be required to pay an exhibition participation fee starting from USD 300. Deadline: March 10, 2026, 24:00. More info. Contact: email

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Vision: Color Photography

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, April 1-25, 2026. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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Salon at the Triton: 2D Art Competition and Exhibition

The Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, May 2 - August 16, 2026. Place Awards will be given in each of the five categories: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, and Mixed Media. Best of Show is awarded a solo exhibition next year. Jurors: Mei-Ying Dell'Aquila, Lorraine Lawson, and Preston Metcalf. Open to all California artists. Art must be an original work created by the artist, completed within the last 5 years, weigh less than 50 lbs., and not exceed 60 inches in any direction. Works must be ready to hang (see prospectus for guidelines). $20 for one entry, $10 for each additional entry. Maximum 10 entries per person. Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 10PM. More info (PDF). Contact: email

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2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival

All artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival, to be held July 31 - August 2 on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, Colorado. Applications accepted in 13 fine art & craft categories. $45 applicaton fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 970-349-1184.

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Only Oils

Art Scene West Gallery in San Diego, California announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 9 - May 31, 2026. Artworks are awarded a space in our physical gallery, website, and social media platforms. Juror: Joshua Rios - Gallery Curator. Oil Paintings that are 30" on their longest side. This exhibition welcomes all styles, themes and subjects for this group showing: from realism to abstraction, portraiture to landscape, expressionism to minimalism, and far more, for the purpose of demonstrating the timeless quality of oil paintings. $35 entry fee. Deadline: March 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-724-0167.

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"Freedom Reframed" - Collage Artists of America Juried Exhibition

Collage Artists of America seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, May 2-21, 2026 at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center in Burbank, California. Cash awards totaling $1,200. First ($500), second ($300), and third ($200). Four honorable mentions ($25 each). Juror: Shannon Currie Holmes. Only current members may enter, so join CAA for $55 before submission. Acceptable media includes Collage: Flat or very low relief. Mixed Media Collage: Moderate relief and/or different techniques and materials. Must include some collage element(s) physically or digitally attached. Assemblage: Highly dimensional, multiple three-dimensional elements, free-standing or wall-mounted. Digital Collage: Combination of multiple images. Use of AI is not acceptable. See prospectus for complete details. Members: $35 for one, $5 each for up to 3 add'l entries. Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. More info. Contact: email

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31st Annual Balboa Island Artwalk - Call for Artists

Celebrating its 31st year, the Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and features over a mile of art and live music, May 17, 2026 at South Bayfront Promenade, Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA. This is a fine art show for Southern California artists. We accept painting, sculpture, pottery, blown glass, hand-crafted jewelry, and photography. $300 show fee. Deadline: March 23, 2026. More info.

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Brand 54: Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

The Associates of Brand Library & Art Center announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 6 - August 28, 2026 at Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, CA. $4,000 in awards are given. Juror: Tracy Bartley. Eligible media: Any artwork on or of paper, including collages, drawings, paintings, photography, prints, and 3-dimensional artworks. Paper must be a visible component of the artwork. Entry fee is $25 plus $10 for each additional entry; max of three entries. Deadline: March 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 818-512-3348.

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Paper National Juried Exhibition

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 - July 18, 2026. A $250 check, juror's award ribbon, recognition certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Donna Seager. Artists must reside in the United States. Media Accepted: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, and artist books. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 415-606-7059.

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46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival - Evergreen, CO

Center for the Arts Evergreen invites artists to apply for the 46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival, held July 18 & 19, 2026 at Buchanan Park Field in Evergreen, CO. Summerfest welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting their own handmade works of art. There are no quotas in any medium; however, the jury will be instructed to do their best to select a well-balanced show. Mediums accepted: Ceramics, Eco Art (incorporates recycled materials), Digital Art (limited editions, signed and numbered), Drawing (includes pastel), Fiber (basketry, embroidery, leatherwork, weaving, tapestry and papermaking), Glass, Jewelry, Makers (home goods, foods, drinks, or other creative products), Metalwork (non-sculptural, non-jewelry), Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking (No Photomechanical or Giclee prints. All prints must show the edition number and the artist's signature), Sculpture, Wearable Art (No mass-produced items), Wood, Other. $40 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-674-0056.

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National Small Print Show

The Creede Arts Council announces a call to artists for their annual National Small Print Show, a juried art show of matted hand-pulled prints held as a live exhibit at the Creede Repertory Theatre lobby in Creede, Colorado and as a virtual show, May 23 - July 31, 2026. Cash awards for Best in Show, 2nd and 3rd Place and for Two Honorable Mentions. Artists from all 50 states and Canada are invited to submit up to 3 original prints to exhibit and sell. Matted hand pulled prints - Monotype, Linocut, Lithograph, Woodcut, Aquatint & more (see our website for guidelines). $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 719-658-0312.

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Redmond Arts Festival 2026

Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) announces a call to artists for the Redmond Arts Festival, July 31 - August 2, 2026 at Redmond Town Center in Redmond, WA. All work must be original to the artist or a reproduction of the artist's original work. Reproductions may comprise no more than 40% of work for sale (excluding printmakers and photographers). Items outside these guidelines are not permitted. Eligible artist-made goods include 2D and 3D art, photography, sculpture, wearable and functional art, fiber and paper art, glass, ceramics, jewelry, candles, body-care products, furniture, and home décor. $40 application fee. Apply by March 20 and use code earlybird26 for $10 off your application fee. Deadline: April 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-351-2826.

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Estes Valley Plein Air

The Art Center of Estes Park announces a call to artists for Estes Valley Plein Air, August 20-25, 2026 in Estes Park, CO. $11,000 in cash and gift certificates. Open to any artist using oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or gouache. Participating artist must paint from life, on location. To be considered for participation in this event, artists must submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work. $60 jury fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (970) 586-5882.

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Brighton Traffic Box Murals

The City of Brighton, CO invites artists to embark on an exciting endeavor - transforming traffic signal boxes into captivating public art installations to be displayed across the community for 2-3 years. The subcommittee will select up to 15 pieces of art for public voting. Six pieces of artwork will be selected. Each artist or artist team will receive a $500 honorarium. All artists must be based in Colorado. All mediums welcome (watercolor, photography, multi-media, acrylic, etc.). Individual artists as well as artist teams are eligible. Submissions will be accepted for young artists (17 and younger) and adult artists (18 and older). At least one traffic box will be awarded to the youth category. The City will handle the printing and installation of all Traffic Box Murals. Selected artists need only submit their final digital file, and the City will take it from there! No application fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-655-2176.

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10th Annual Out 'N About Plein Air Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for the 10th Annual Out 'N About Plein Air Exhibition, to be held July 1 - August 1, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Cash awards of $1,225, $700 and $500. Three Honorable Mentions at $250 and Best Local San Diego Scene, $175. Juror: Ken Goldman. Artwork must be painted on location, in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Start with a blank piece of paper and let the location be your guide. Open to artists 18 years and older. Members $45, Non-members $55 for two paintings. Deadline: April 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

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10th Seattle Art Fair

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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2027 Open Call for Art

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange - whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 Corvallis Fall Festival

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People's Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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SDWS 46th International Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 27 - October 31, 2026 in San Diego, CA. $30,000 in cash and merchandise awards anticipated. Juror: Ana Laura Salazar. Open to artists 18 years and older. Paintings must be water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on natural or paper synthetic paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel. Members $45, Non-members $55. Deadline: May 8, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

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69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Committee announces a call to artists for the 69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, to be held September 19 & 20, 2026 at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA. Four Awards of Excellence - $500 each. We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products, etc. View the 2026 Standards Info Sheet on our website. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 Summerlin Festival of Arts

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

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53rd Annual Steamboat Creates Art in the Park Call for Artists

Steamboat Creates announces a call to artists for the 53rd Annual Art in the Park, to be held July 11-12, 2026 at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs, CO. Categories: Clay (functional or sculptural), Fiber (sculptural, wearable, leather or other), Fine Art 2D (digital, mixed media, painting, pencil or photography), Glass (functional or sculptural), Jewelry, Kidspot (activity, apparel, toys or other), Metal (functional or sculptural), Wood (functional or sculptural), Food (service or retail products), Other. Early Bird Deadline: April 11, 2026 = $35 Application fee, Late Applications: April 12-June 26 = $75 Application fee. More info. Contact: email or call 970-879-9008.

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