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Mar31

The PASEO 2023
The Paseo Project seeks artists for The PASEO, a festival dedicated to bringing the art of installation, performance and projection to the streets of Taos, NM. This two-day outdoor event, in its tenth year, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening, September 15th and 16th, 2023. The PASEO is seeking 20 installations for 2023. Stipends range from $500 - $3,000 (larger projects funded at $5,000-$15,000). The PASEO is seeking work that is immersive, participatory, and/or will make a dynamic impact within the Taos Historic District during this evening festival, scheduled to start at sunset and run to 11pm. PASEO 2022 brought thousands of people to the streets of Taos to experience this annual celebration. Additionally, artists are encouraged to share their process of art-making with the Taos community. As part of the application process artists are invited to submit proposals for adult and youth workshops, lectures and forums. $15 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 575.425.0321.Regional
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Call for Artists
Mar31

The 18th annual Wedgwood Art Festival
Artists are invited to apply for the 18th annual Wedgwood Art Festival, held July 8 & 9, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Schoolyard in Seattle, WA. All mediums accepted. Handmade by artists or studio. Some reproductions acceptable along with originals. No commercial products. No sales reps. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2023. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 425-350-6548.Local
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Call for Artists
Mar31

28th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk - Call for Artists
Artists are invited to apply for the 28th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk, held Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at South Bayfront of Balboa Island, California. This juried fine art show features Southern California artists exhibiting paintings, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. $250 show fee. Deadline: March 31, 2023. More info.National
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Call for Artists
Apr2

Estes Valley Plein Air 2023
The Art Center of Estes Park in Estes Park, CO announces a call to artists for Estes Valley Plein Air, held August 23 - September 24, 2023. $11,000 cash and gifts. Juror: Scott Ruthven. Open to any artist using oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or gouache. Participating artists must paint from life, on location. Studio work is not allowed. Work submitted for review should reflect the best quality of your plein air painting. $55 entry fee. Deadline: April 2, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 970-586-5882`.Local
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Call for Artists
Apr3

Calling All Artists! Apply to 12th Annual Redmond Arts Festival!
Artists are invited to apply for the 12th Annual Redmond Arts Festival, held July 14-16, 2023 at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE in Redmond, WA. Examples of artist-made goods to be included in the festival are: 2D & 3D art, photography, sculpture, wearable art, functional arts, fiber and paper art, glass, ceramics/pottery, jewelry, candles, body therapy products, furniture, and other home décor. $35 application fee. Deadline: April 3, 2023. More info. Contact: emailNational
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Call for Artists
Apr7

National Small Print Show
The Creede Arts Council announces a call to artists for the Annual National Small Print Show (NSPS), a unique juried art show of matted hand-pulled prints, exhibited May 27 - July 28 at the Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede, CO. First place, Second Place, Third Place, Honorary Mention. Artists from all 50 states and Canada are invited to submit up to 3 original prints to exhibit and sell. $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 7, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 719-658-0312.National
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Call for Artists
Apr7

Brand 51 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper
Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, July 8 - September 1, 2023 at Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, CA. $4500 in awards including a Juror's Award. Juror: Ara Oshagan. Seeking any artwork on or of paper, including collages, drawings, paintings, photography, prints and 3-dimensional works. Paper must be a visible component of the artwork. Original artwork created after 2019 and not previously exhibited at Brand Library & Art Center. $25 entry fee, and $10 each for up to 2 additional artworks. Deadline: April 7, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 818-512-3348.International
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Call for Artists
Apr9

SFAI 2024 International Thematic Residency
Santa Fe Art Institute in Santa Fe, NM announces a call to artists for the SFAI 2024 International Thematic Residency, January 2024-December 2024. BIPOC Award $500; Indigenous Award $500. The Santa Fe Art Institute Thematic Residency Program supports dynamic creative practices that engage complex social issues, inspire individual transformation, and inform collective action. SFAI welcomes local, national, and international applicants of all backgrounds. SFAI is especially committed to supporting marginalized and underrepresented artists, including Black, Indigenous, and artists of color, disabled, LGBTQ+, women, and immigrant artists. All fees are waived for the 2024 International Thematic Residency program. Deadline: April 9, 2023 11:59pm MST. More info. Contact: email or call 505-424-5050.International
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Call for Artists
Apr11

Focus: Trees and Water
Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, May 1-20, 2023. 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. $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 11, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.Regional
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Call for Artists
Apr14

Holly Park Sculpture - Centennial, Colorado
The South Suburban Park and Recreation District's Public Art Committee (PAC) requests proposals for permanent artwork to be placed at Holly Park, a heavily used community park located at 6652 S Krameria Way, Centennial, CO. $25,000 for all expenses. The park amenities include a recently renovated public pool, tennis center, open space, trails, restrooms, and parking lot. The proposed location for the artwork is within the open space between Little Dry Creek Trail and S Krameria Way, immediately north of the bus stop along E Arapahoe Rd. For maintenance purposes, the artwork and foundation must be at least five feet from boulders, trees or other objects (see the map provided). No entry fee. Deadline: April 14, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 303-483-7003.International
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Call for Artists
Apr17

Color 2023 | 6th Annual International Exhibition
3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, CO seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 9 - July 14, 2023. $700 in awards. Get ready for our most vibrant exhibit of the year! Pure and raw. Splashes of color, lines of colors, dabs of color, colored fabric, colored hair, color color color! We are seeking all types of art and media that push the boundaries of color. $42 for 1-3 images, $48 for 4 images, $54 for 5 images. Deadline: April 17, 2023 Midnight. More info. Contact: email or call 970-388-1969.Regional
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Call for Artists
May1

2023 | 50th Annual Corvallis Fall Festival
Celebrate 50 years of the Corvallis Fall Festival, September 23-24, 2023! Awards: Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People's Choice. Each year the festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park in Corvallis, Oregon with 170 art booths, over 30,000 guests, food booths, live music on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. This year, the event will coincide with the move-in weekend of Oregon State University. All artwork must be original from concept through completion. Proceeds, after expenses, from the festival go toward supporting local arts and community enhancement projects chosen by the volunteer Corvallis Fall Festival Board of Directors. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.Regional
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Call for Artists
May5

EARTH Juried Exhibition at the Palo Alto Art Center
Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, June 24 - August 19, 2023 at the Palo Alto Art Center in Palo Alto, CA. $1,000 in prizes for selected artworks. Juror: Jodi Robert. Open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who live or work in one of Northern California's 48 counties. Accepted artwork must be delivered and picked up in-person at the PAAC. $5 entry fee. Deadline: May 5, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 650-329-2366.International
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Call for Artists
May7

San Diego Watercolor Society's 43rd International Exhibition
The San Diego Watecolor Society in San Diego, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31. $5,000 First place award & $15,000 additional awards. Juror: Stephen Zhang. All Water-based Media on stretched canvas, cradled panel and paper - framing optional. $45 entry fee. Deadline: May 7, 2023. More info (PDF). Contact: emailNational
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Call for Artists
May14

The California Scene
The California Art League seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, July 15 - November 5, 2023 at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Best of Show: $800 | First Place: $500 | Second Place: $200 | Third Place: $100 | Four Honorable Mentions. Juror: Jennifer Heighton. We hope you have some fun and be at your most creative with the theme "The California Scene." Accepted artwork must be delivered to the Museum in Santa Paula, CA. Submissions can be in any of the following media: drawing, painting, photographs, digital art, mixed media, collage, and sculpture. Hanging artwork shall not be more than 24" wide, including the frame, and may not exceed 30 pounds. Installations with a footprint of not over 4 ft. x 4 ft. and 8 ft. high are accepted. No performance art. One or two entries: $35 for CAL members. $55 for non-CAL members. $5 for each add'l entry, up to 5 total. Deadline: May 14, 2023. More info. Contact: emailLocal
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Call for Artists
May15

Residencies for Women in the Arts
Hypatia-in-the-Woods seeks artists for Winter quarter 2024 (January-March) residencies at Holly House in Shelton, WA. Solo residencies of 1-3 weeks will be awarded. Eligible media: Paint, photography, collage, multimedia, fabric art. No chemicals (touchy septic system). $20 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2023. More info. Contact: emailNational
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Call for Artists
May15

50th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition
Center for the Arts Evergreen seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21 - October 28, 2023 in Evergreen, Colorado. More than $10,000 in cash awards anticipated. Jurors: Ken & Stephanie Goldman. Open to all artists residing in the United States. Paintings must consist of water media on watercolor paper, watercolor canvas, watermedia boards such as Aquabord, Claybord, Gessobord, Yupo, illustration boards, or panels. Computer-generated works or Giclee prints are not permitted. See prospectus for a list of acceptable water media. All works must be at least 90% water media. Artists may enter up to 3 paintings for consideration, but only 1 can be accepted. $40 entry fee. Deadline: May 15, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 303-674-0056.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
May16

Call for Artist Vendors
Artists are invited to apply for NIC Fest 2023, held June 16-18 at Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, WY. All work must be original and must be for sale. No resellers will be allowed. Artist Alley Vendor Fee: $250. Deadline: May 16, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 307-235-5247.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
May17

Art Fair Jackson Hole
The Art Association of Jackson Hole seeks artists for Art Fair Jackson Hole, August 18-20 at Center for the Arts Park in Jackson, WY. Art Fair Jackson Hole features professional local and national artists selling fine art and craft including ceramics, paintings, furniture, photography, glass, and more. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 17, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jun1

2023 Summerlin Festival of Arts
Artists across the country are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Summerlin Festival of Arts is a popular and established outdoor art festival. Set on a grassy area, the Lawn, in beautiful Downtown Summerlin's walkable, open-air fashion, dining and entertainment venue in the affluent Summerlin area of Las Vegas, the highly successful event features the works of more than 100 fine artists and fine craftspeople. The art festival hours are 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 1, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.International
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Call for Artists
Aug11
