Portfolio ShowCase 12

The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition to be held April 3-27, 2019. Solo Exhibition, $1000 stipend, inclusion in exhibition publication, online and in-gallery exhibitions, social media awards. Juror: Samantha Johnston, Executive Director and Curator of Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Our calls for entry are open to all photographers, worldwide. The Center invites photographers working in all photographic mediums, digital, film, mixed and unique processes to participate. $59 for a 12 image portfolio for members and $69 for non-members. Deadline: November 14, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 970-224-1010. Image credit: Jamey Stillings.

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International Call for Contemporary Portraiture

The Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition to be held January 31 - February 24, 2019. Juror and Director Cash Awards, Honorable Mentions, Professional development opportunities. Juror: Ann M. Jastrab, an independent curator, editor, and writer. She is editor in chief for All About Photo. Our calls for entry are open to all photographers, worldwide. The Center invites photographers working in all photographic mediums, digital, film, mixed and unique processes to participate. $30 for members and $38 for non members for three image submissions. Deadline: November 14, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 970-224-1010. Image credit: Aline Smithson.

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Explore This! 15

The Colored Pencil Society of America announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, February 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020. $2,000 Best of Show and EXPY Award. Lesser amounts and product awards for other winners for a total of over $5,000. Juror: Ariel Plotek, PhD. Explore This! is open to living artists 18 years or older, regardless of geographic location. CPSA members and non-members are eligible to enter. CPSA members receive an entry discount, but do not receive preferential treatment for selection by or awards from the juror. Entries must be predominantly colored pencil, but also include other media or attributes that would make them ineligible for the CPSA International Exhibition. Artwork must have been completed after November 15, 2015, and not appeared in any previous CPSA Explore This! exhibition. Entries must be submitted via CaFÉ, www.callforentry.org. $15 for up to two entries for CPSA members, $20 for non-members. Deadline: November 15, 2018. More info (PDF). Contact: email

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Lab.11 - Art Contest

Malamegi Lab announces a call to artists for a juried art competition. 12 artists will be selected for the final exhibition, January 12-30, 2019 in Venice, Italy. 5000,00€ in total awards. The following types of works are admitted: Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Mixed media, Digital, Video, Graphics, Net art, other (all visual works that can be reproduced through a picture are allowed). The contest is addressed to professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, etc. from all over the world. Entry fee: 40€. Deadline: November 15, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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"Blue" Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, December 1-31, 2018. Cash prizes will be given. The color blue is symbolic for many different things and emotions. It is most commonly associated with harmony, faithfulness, confidence, distance, infinity, the imagination, cold, and sometimes with sadness. It can be expressed many ways and we look forward to seeing your interpretation. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to Natural High, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization inspiring youth to discover, amplify and pursue their natural high so they have a reason to say no to drugs and alcohol. All artists 18 and over may enter 2D works in all types of media. $20 for 1 or 2 works (You may enter more than once). Deadline: November 15, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Focal Point: Nationally Juried Exhibition

The Maryland Federation of Art announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition at MFA's Curve Gallery, January 25-February 23 in Annapolis, MD. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Jay Gould, Maryland Institute College of Art. Computer software has forever expanded ways for artists to capture and produce their work. MFA celebrates this exhibition by examining the artistic use of all digital media. Eligible entries may be either 2-D or 3-D image-based work that is created and/or produced through the use of software (whether purchased or artist created) and includes, but is not limited to digitally produced: photography, graphic design, painting, video and non-film projection. $40 for one or two entries, and $5 each for up to four additional entries. Deadline: November 15, 2018. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 410-268-4566.

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Utility: Exhibit of Works of Functional Art

Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, OH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, January 25 - February 22, 2019. Utility is a competitive international exhibition of works exploring the theme of works that function. We are eager to share how artists incorporate utility into their work, and how designers or craftspeople elevate the products of their labor with skill, sophisticated content, or a high degree of formal or creative refinement. Our goal is that this exhibit will result in a wide range of types of work, all aligning to the criteria that every piece must be functional. Works may be in any media, 2D or 3D, however functionality or utility must be an aspect of each submission. Selected artists are eligible for the annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize ($2500) that is given to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'. $40 entry fee. Deadline: November 16, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

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Works Exploring Sinks or Chairs

Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, OH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, January 25 - February 22, 2019. Sinks & Chairs is a competitive international exhibition of works exploring the theme of these two subjects. Sinks and chairs are subjects artists often turn to throughout their careers. The use of these objects as primary subjects has become a thread winding its way throughout centuries of artwork. Artists are encouraged to take a broadly creative view of the theme. Works may be in any media, 2D or 3D and in some way must feature the sink and/or chair as a primary but not necessarily exclusive subject. Selected artists are eligible for the annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize ($2500) that is given to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'. $40 entry fee. Deadline: November 18, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

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Yosemite Renaissance 34 Competition and Exhibition

Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, held Feb 23 through May 5, 2019 at Yosemite National Park Museum in Yosemite, California. $5,000 in cash awards. The exhibit is open to artists worldwide. Subject matter must be related to the landscape, environment, wildlife and people of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Both representational and non-representational submissions are allowed. We encourage artists who apply to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through art, but also to consider and explore environmental issues, ecology, biology, forestry, current events, political, spiritual and cultural themes. The exhibit is open to artists working in all media including oil & acrylic painting, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, digital art, drawing, fiber art, glass, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, and sculpture. No film, video, interactive media or performance. Original works only; no reproductions. $25 first entry, $15 per additional entry, maximum of 8 entries. Deadline: November 18, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 559-683-5551.

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Similitude: Works Exploring Portraiture

Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, OH announces a call to artists for a competitive international exhibition of works exploring the theme of the portrait, January 25 - February 22, 2019. Works selected will represent some point of view relative to this theme. Recognition matters. Throughout art history the ability of the artist to not only capture a likeness but also the character and spirit, if you will, of the subject has defined whole careers. With this in mind we offer this call to artists for works that address the portrait. All manner of interpretations, explorations, and machinations involving the portrait are welcome. Artists are encouraged to take a broadly creative view of the theme. Selected artists are eligible for the annual Manifest Grand Jury Prize ($2500) that is given to a single work selected as the 'best of the entire season'. $40 entry fee. Deadline: November 20, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

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International Art Competition "Drawing"

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 1st "Drawing" Online Art Competition. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. All types of drawing styles can be submitted (from traditional classical to abstract, conceptual, digital, three dimensional, experimental.) Also all drawing mediums are acceptable (graphite pencil, colored pencil, pastels, chalks, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, brush, wire, marker, mixed media.) $15 for 2 images of artwork. You may enter more than once. Deadline: November 20, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Hammerschlag 2019 National Competition for Direct Carving

The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) announces a call to artists for the Margo Harris Hammerschlag Biennial Open National Competition for Direct Carving. $5,000 award. Jurors: Ailene Fields and Karen Kettering Dimit. Open to U.S. women artists 18+, whose medium is direct carving. Artwork must be original with a minimum of 75% direct carving. $75 application fee. Deadline: November 23, 2018. More info (PDF). Contact: email

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Nowhere Special Hostel: Art Competition

RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC is looking for vibrant, artistic, abstract, standout art that can represent and reflect the same style of our new modern hostel. 3 winners will have their artwork displayed in the hostel and will receive the following for them and a friend for the 18/19 season: 3 days of skiing at RED, 3-night stay at the brand new Nowhere Special Hostel, shuttle transportation from airport, and a $500 CAD cash prize. We understand how much artists hate being confined, so we've simply chosen a handful of themes that we feel encompass Nowhere Special, RED, Rossland, and the surrounding region as a whole - and the rest is up to you! Your piece of art can be any medium: photo manipulation, illustration, painting, collage, mixed media, graphic art, etc - you name it. Category Suggestions: Kootenay Lifestyle (any or all seasons), Community, or Nature/wildlife. Our new hostel is all about people coming together to enjoy the beauty and adventure the Kootenays offer. Make it bold, make it epic, make it you. (Seriously, get funky with it.) Free to enter. Deadline: 11:59 PM EST, on November 25, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Abstraction: Theoretical, Conceptual & Intellectual

Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery - Online seeks entries for an online art exhibition, December 1 - January 6. Best of Show - $75, 1st Place - $50, 2nd Place, 3rd Place & 4th Place - $25, 8 Honorable Mention Awards & Certificates of Excellence. Abstract art or abstraction is still a definition to be determined. It can represent the simplification of subject to its purest abstract shapes or an arrangement of the elements and principles of design to create a cohesive composition. It can be experiment with materials limited by the artist's mind and the time the artist has to spend on it. It could also be a conceptual piece in the form of an installation or theory, but no matter how it is defined, it is an all-encompassing category for this month's show. Two-dimensional & Three-dimensional fine art in any media and genre as well as images of fine art installations are accepted and encouraged. Video is excluded at this time. $30 for 3 entries. Deadline: November 25, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 580-362-5093.

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8th Annual "SeaScapes" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, December 1-31, 2018. Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, 550+ press releases for winning artists. Juror: John R Math. 2D and 3D professional or amateur artists, including photography & digital art, without any geographical restrictions. $14 for 1 to 2 entries, $24 for 3 to 5 entries, Early entry savings + art student discounts. Deadline: November 26, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 888-490-3530.

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Entries are open for 13th Arte Laguna Prize in Venice

Artists are invited to submit entries for the 13th Arte Laguna Prize. The exhibition will be held March 16 - April 7, 2019 at the Arsenale of Venice (Italy). 200.000 euro total prize. Jurors: President: I. Zanti, together with 12 experts in visual art, digital art and design. Eligible media: Painting, Photographic Art, Sculpture and Installation, Video Art and Short Films, Performance, Virtual Art, Digital Graphics, Land Art, Urban Art, and the new section of this edition dedicated to Design. Entry fee: From 85 euro for 4 works (reduced for artists under the age of 25). Deadline: November 27, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call +39 377 5517254.

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Photographic call for entry "black/white"

A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, TX seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, January 11 to February 17, 2019. Fifty to fifty five images will be selected for exhibition. A Blurb full color catalogue of the exhibit with all the accepted entries will be available for purchase. Awards are $325 for Juror's Award, $250 for Director's Award, three Juror Honorable Mentions each receiving an exhibition catalogue, discretionary Director Honorable Mentions each receiving an exhibition catalogue and $100 for Visitors' Award. Juror: Jennifer Schlesinger. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "black/white." $38 for the first 5 images, and $7 for each additional image. Entries of 11 or more images are entitled to a review of submitted entry images by the gallery directors. Deadline: November 27, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 512-422-4080.

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4th Annual Leaves & Petals Art Competition

Fusion Art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, December 1-31, 2018. Best in Show winners invited to the 3rd Annual Group Show in Palm Springs. Top 5 winners invited to join Fusion Art's Artsy.net gallery. Juror: Chris Hoffman. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the flowers, leaves, herbs, plants, shrubs, bushes, hedges and other botanical or floral subjects. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best work in any medium. $20 for 1 image / $35 for up to 5 images. Deadline: November 27, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Signs of the Times

Arlington Artists Alliance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 5 - 31, 2019 at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Up to $500 in awards. Juror: Beverly Ryan. Artists working in all media are called to submit works that interpret and express signs of the times - real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative; art that addresses, questions, protests, or celebrates our changing world. Submissions can range from traditional to conceptual, both 2-d and 3-d work. $35 for up to two works. Deadline: November 28, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 571-312-7813.

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EXPO 38

bj spoke gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, March 1-29, 2019 in Huntington, NY. Juror: Erica Cooke, Research Fellow, Museum of Modern Art Department of Painting and Sculpture. Open to all fine arts media including, but not limited to watercolor, drawing, pastel, painting, sculpture, mixed media, installation art, photography, video, digital art, etchings, monotype, monoprint, silk screen, lithography, collagraph, fiber art, etc. No crafts, please. $35 entry fee. Deadline: November 28, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 631 549-5106.

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Anu 12 Artist Competition

The AnuCompany is looking to feature 12 artists for the coming year (one artist or art collective group per month) at the Anu Galleria in South Salt Lake, UT. $2,400 in awards ($200 cash prize per selected artist). For 2019 we are looking for artists that have an urban style, with the colors and shapes to match. We are looking for 2d and smaller 3d artwork to fit in the gallery section of the shop. We're not looking for large artwork. Your items will need to fit in the space provided and be reasonably priced so that we can sell your items to the local community and businesses. $10 entry fee. Deadline: November 30, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 801-448-6255.

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The Heart of Christmas

Fine Arts In the Pines announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition. All judging will be online. For those who wish to take part in the on-ground exhibit, we request that your paintings are delivered December 4th-6th to Fine Arts School in the Pines, located at 492 Main Street, Placerville CA, 95667. Awards: Adults $550, Teens $150, Children $50. Juror: Doug Pearson, alternate juror in case of emergency. This is a national competition. Two dimensional art works depicting flora, fauna, structures, city scenes, landscape and religious history are acceptable and of course, Santa, his Elves, and all other imagery depicting Christmas. All two dimensional media accepted. Adult Artists: $35 for one entry, and up to 5 more entries at $5 each. See prospectus for teen and children's entry fees. Deadline: November 30, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 415-939-8604.

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Working Artist Purchase Award

Working Artist Org. is dedicated to discovering, collecting, and promoting great contemporary art and artists. We offer a small art purchase award of $1,000 to help serious artists keep working. Our award is open worldwide to all visual artists, including but not limited to those working in traditional styles, ie., painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, glass, installation, or with digital/new media, photography and film/video. $25 entry fee. Deadline: November 30, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 253-973-4480.

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StoriesToArt 2018 Call for Artists

StoriesToArt is accepting 300 artists through a juried application process to exhibit and sell work on a unique online platform. Artists are judged on a first-come, first-served basis. We currently welcome distinguished artists from every field and recent art school graduates residing in the U.S. to apply, and we hope to expand internationally in the near future. Free to enter! Deadline: November 30, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Hill Center Galleries Regional Juried Art Exhibition

Hill Center Galleries announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 10 - March 3, 2019 at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. Awards: $1000, $750, $500. Juror: Caitlin Berry, Fine Arts Dealer and Associate Director at Hemphill Fine Arts in Washington, DC. Open only to District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia artists. Original hanging work, in any medium, created since January 1, 2016, will be considered. Artwork must be delivered ready to hang on walls with our cable-and-hook system. $40/up to 5 pieces, $10/each additional piece. Deadline: December 1, 2018. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 202-549-4172.

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10th 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 (UNC Asheville) invites artists to submit entries to a juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing. $2,000 in awards. Juror: Claire Gilman. UNC Asheville seeks to examine drawing as it is practiced and defined by today's artists. Such an exhibition will demonstrate the continued significance of drawing through both conventional and innovative methods. Accepted work will be exhibited (with thanks while the UNC Asheville Tucker Cooke Gallery is under renovation) in the Holden Gallery on the campus of Warren Wilson College January 18 - February 22, 2019. A supplemental exhibition-in-print with additional works will coincide with the exhibition. $30 first image, $5 each additional afterwards up to 6 images ($55 max). Deadline: December 2, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 828-251-2845.

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Photographic call for entry "diptych"

A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, TX seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, January 18 to March 10, 2019. Thirty to thirty five images will be selected for exhibition. A Blurb full color catalogue of the exhibit with all the accepted entries will be available for purchase. Awards are $325 for Juror's Award, $250 for Director's Award, discretionary Director Honorable Mentions each receiving an exhibition catalogue and $100 for Visitors' Award. Juror: Kevin Tully. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "diptych." $38 for the first 5 images, and $7 for each additional image. Deadline: December 3, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 512-422-4080.

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Monmouth Museum 40th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, NJ seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, to be held January 12 - March 10, 2019. 4 monetary Jurors' Awards of $250 each and 5 Honorable Mentions with no monetary award. All visual arts media applications will be considered (drawing, print, painting, mixed media work, photography, sculpture, video, etc.) Open to all artists worldwide age 17 and over. $20 per entry/artwork. You may enter 1 - 4 entries. Deadline: December 3, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 732-224-1989.

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International Call for Artists for Online Art Competition, "Open/No Theme"

Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, December 4, 2018 to January 2, 2019. Prizes include memberships, event collateral, award certificates, extensive marketing and much more. Jurors: Sharon Drinkard, Michael Harris, Portia T. Webb, Anissa Harris, Kelsey Hails. All work must belong to the person submitting the application. The art or a print of the original must be available for sale. The artist must be at least 18 years old. $15 for up to three images and $25 for up to five images. Deadline: December 3, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 844-210-7722.

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Monmouth Museum Member Miniatures: big ART in small packages

The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, NJ seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, January 13 - March 10, 2019. All wall-mountable visual arts media applications will be considered (drawing, print, painting, mixed media work, photography, wall-mountable sculpture, etc.) Open to all artists world-wide age 18 and over who join or already are a Museum Member. All artwork entered must be the artist's original creations completed within the last five years, and must not have been presented in past Monmouth Museum exhibitions. Fee: Free & Exclusive to Museum Members! (limit 2 pieces). Deadline: December 3, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 732-224-1989.

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LACDA "Snap to Grid" Open Call, every entry shown!

The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art seeks artists for an un-juried international exhibit featuring digital art and photography December 13, 2018 - January 5, 2019. All entries will be printed (8.5"x11" on heavyweight paper) and shown in the gallery arranged in a grid. Entrants submit JPEG files of original work. Entry fee: $35US per image. Deadline: Decenber 3, 2018. More info.

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Watercolor (Luminous Light)

National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 9-29, 2019 at the NAWA Gallery in New York, NY. First Place - $150, Second Place - $100, Third Place - $75, plus two honorable mention certificates. Open to all NAWA members and nonmembers, 18+. All watercolor/gouache works are eligible. Maximum size for works including frame: Height 32" x Width 32". No sawtooth hangers. All works must be wired to gallery standards. Plexiglass required for all works on paper. Exception: pastels can be framed under glass. All works must be for sale. All works must be original - no reproductions or giclee prints. Do not photograph your work in frames. NAWA Members: 1 or 2 images $35; 3 images $40. Non-Members: 1 or 2 images $40; 3 images $45. Deadline: December 5, 2018, midnight EDT. More info. Contact: email

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"Holidays & Traditions" International Art Competition

Fusion Art is celebrating the holidays by hosting its first annual "Holidays & Traditions" online art competition, December 15, 2018 - January 15, 2019. Best in Show winners invited to the 3rd Annual Group Show in Palm Springs. Top 5 winners invited to join Fusion Art's Artsy.net gallery. Juror: Chris Hoffman. The gallery invites artists, worldwide, to submit their best 2D & 3D art and photography depicting holidays and traditions. The gallery is offering reduced entry fees for the special competition. $10 for 1 image / $20 for up to 5 images. Deadline: December 5, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Regional RAL Juried Photography Exhibition

The Rehoboth Art League announces a call to artists for a juried photography exhibition, January 5 - February 7, 2019 at The Corkran and Tubbs Galleries in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Awards: The Delaware Beach Life First Place Award of $500 and the opportunity to have a solo exhibition in 2020, concurrent with this exhibition. Juror and Awards Judge: Alida Fish. Open to all artists living in DE, MD, PA, DC, VA. All photography based works will be accepted. $20 entry fee. Deadline: December 5, 2018 (5pm). More info. Contact: email or call 302.227.8408 ext 104.

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Focus: Landscape and Architecture

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, January 1-20, 2019. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected by the juror for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be selected for an online exhibition. Open to all photographers. $35 entry fee. Deadline: December 6, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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The 7th Annual Infected by Art Imaginative Realism Art Competition

Artists are invited to submit entries for Infected by Art. $3,000 in cash awards as well as publication in our 7th Annual Art Book. Jurors: Thomas Kuebler, Yoann Lossel, Dave Seeley, and Cynthia Sheppard. We're looking for the very best in imaginative realism artworks, i.e. science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc. All mediums are accepted, and works are viewed by our jury in the categories of traditional painting, digital painting, drawing and sculpture, and the competition is open to all International artists. The best images selected by our esteemed jury will be published in our book. While our jury deliberates behind the scenes your artwork will be available for viewing by our site visitors to enjoy. $10 per entry with the 5th and 10 entry being free. Maximum of 10 entries. Deadline: December 7, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 440-463-7240.

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Lakefront Festival of Art

Artists are invited to apply for the Lakefront Festival of Art, held June 21-23, 2019 at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Milwaukee, WI. A total of ten awards equaling $10,500 will be presented. A panel of three jurors will select the show in a "blind jurying" process. This juried show of original fine art includes Ceramics, Digital, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber Decorative, Fiber Wearable, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: December 7, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 414-224-3253.

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ITSLIQUID International Contest - 6th Edition 2018

ITSLIQUID GROUP is proud to announce a free theme international contest open to artists, architects, designers and fashion designers from all over the world, divided into ten categories: painting, installation/sculpture, photography, video art, computer graphics, architecture, performing art, product design, fashion design and illustration/drawing. Awards: 1 year of professional renowned Art Gallery representation in Venice, Bogotá, Buenos Aires; 1 year participation in International Art Exhibitions in Venice, New York City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires; 16 Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Venice, New York City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires and in other prestigious venues and art galleries all over the world; 31 featured articles on ITSLIQUID Platform and prestigious art magazines. You can apply to the contest in 2 different ways: using online submission form or by email to info@itsliquid.com. Participation requires an entry fee for selected artworks. Deadline: December 9, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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Artrooms Fair ROMA 2019

Artrooms Fair Roma will run March 22-24, 2019 at The Church Palace Hotel in Roma, Italy. Artrooms Fair is the first international contemporary art fair offering free exhibition spaces to independent artists, innovating the way artists and buyers meet. We are now calling for independent artists from all over the world, from all different backgrounds and media. Rooms Application: Artists will exhibit in hotel rooms to be transformed in their own creative and intimate studios. It is a great opportunity to share your vision, meet collectors, curators, and to be scouted by galleries. Video Art Application: The Video Art section will take place at the Auditorium Cinema Bachelet. Covering an area of 400sqm, the auditorium can seat 550 guests and is equipped with sophisticated audio and visual multimedia services, dedicated wireless internet connections and a Dolby surround system 7.1. Sculpture Park Application: The Sculpture Park will be a wide outdoors area within the premises of The Church Palace Hotel. The Single Work Application: Artists submit only 1 work and will not be required to attend the fair. It is a great opportunity for artists who haven't got a wide portfolio to show to the public yet. Entry fees: € 25-50. Deadline: December 21, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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16th Annual Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival

Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest, FL invites artists to apply for their annual fine arts festival, held January 26 and 27, 2019. Up to $4,000 in awards. All work must be original and executed by the accepted artists. Exhibitors must attend their work in person for the duration of the show. Exhibitor's employees may not substitute for the exhibitor, except during breaks. Only work representative of that submitted and accepted may be exhibited. Pinecrest Gardens reserves the right to request removal of any work that differs from that as well as the removal of any inappropriate work or display that does not fit within a family oriented environment. All reproductions must be clearly labeled as "reproductions". All tents must be in good condition to ensure the quality of the event. We highly recommend walls to protect and secure your exhibit overnight. Vendors with displays and tents in poor condition will be asked to remove and /or replace equipment to an acceptable condition. $25 application fee. Deadline: December 26, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 305.669.6990.

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8th Annual "All Women" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, January 1-31, 2019. Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, 550+ press releases for winning artists. Juror: John R Math. 2D and 3D women artists only, professional and amateur, age 18+, photography and digital art included, no geographical restrictions. $14 for 1 to 2 entries, $24 for 3 to 5 entries, Early entry savings + art student discounts. Deadline: December 27, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 888-490-3530.

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Small Works Winter 2019

National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 6-27, 2019 in New York, NY. $225 in awards. Open to all women artists 18+. All works must be original. Maximum size for 2-D wall works and wall hanging sculpture including frame: 15" x 15" x 5" (no exceptions). No ceiling hung artworks will be accepted. Free standing sculpture will be accepted. Max. weight: 20 lbs. Max size: 15" x 15". All works must be for sale. See prospectus for complete guidelines. NAWA members: $35 for 2 images, $40 for 3 images; non-members: $40 for 2 images, $45 for 3 images. Deadline: December 28, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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14th International Drawing Annual

Manifest seeks submissions for the 14th International Drawing Annual (INDA), which includes $2,000 in cash awards with a $1200 First Prize! Every three years the annual award winning INDA collection of recent contemporary drawings is meant to provide a resource to the world to help investigate the question of "what is exceptional drawing?" Submissions are expected to vary, including a range of drawing types, from the most academic to the most experimental, but all with some relevance to the artists' honest understanding of the practice of "drawing." As this is a book project, works that are not otherwise available (i.e. physically) may still be submitted for consideration. All that is required of accepted artists is a print-quality hi-res digital image of accepted works. Artists receive a complimentary copy of the book. $40 entry fee. Deadline: December 31, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

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2019 Midwest Center for Photography Juried Exhibition

The Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, January 25 - February 15, 2019. $500 in Director's Choice Awards, $100 for each of the 5 categories. Juror: Linda Robinson, Gallery Director, MWCP. The MWCP Juried Exhibition is an annual subject-matter based exhibition for photographers to categorize their best photographs to the following genres and compete for awards: Portrait, Landscape, Interior Space, Nature, Street Photography. Open to all photographers internationally. Submit .jpeg images to the gallery via email, and follow the online instructions found on our website. Each photograph will be considered based upon its own merit. Theme based entries are not necessary, and a range of different images fitting into the various categories are preferred. $40 entry fee. Deadline: December 31, 2018. More info. Contact: email or call 316-269-1250.

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Passion to Perform

Passion to Perform, an initiative of Yamana Gold, celebrates the interconnection between performance and passion, and aims to award winning entrants with meaningful compensation that can positively impact each artist's practice and encourage them to pursue their passion. $6,000 for first prize, $2,500 for second prize and $1,500 for third prize. In addition, a fund has been established to acquire artworks from the shortlist of finalists, which will then become part of the permanent collection of Yamana Gold. Artists are welcome to submit paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The competition is open to any person practicing art, and each artist can submit up to 2 entries. The panel of judges will initially review entries made through the online system. Following this, approximately 35 artists will be short listed. Only works that are short listed from the initial digital submission will be reviewed for final judging. Notifications and instructions on the regional collection process will be sent to the short listed artists only. Entry is free. Deadline: December 31, 2018. More info. Contact: email

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2nd Annual Women Artists' Art Competition

Fusion Art is once again celebrating women artists with the 2nd Annual Women Artists online art competition, January 15 - April 14, 2019. Best in Show winners invited to the 3rd Annual Group Show in Palm Springs. Top 5 winners invited to join Fusion Art's Artsy.net gallery. Juror: Chris Hoffman. All women artists, over the age of 18, are encouraged to submit their best representational and non-representational art and photography for this open (no theme) competition. The work can range from realism to surrealism to abstraction. $20 for 1 image / $35 for up to 5 images. Deadline: January 2, 2019. More info. Contact: email

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Regional Showcase: Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, presents an open call for works of art made by artists living in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana for an upcoming art exhibition, March 8 - April 5, 2019. This exhibit has no defined expectation for type, media, or style of work to be considered or selected. Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual or experimental. The only criteria for entry is that works must qualify as works of visual art in the broadest sense of the term made by artists living in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana. Manifest has no requirements on timeframe when submitted works must have been made. Manifest has no size restrictions on submissions other than what can fit in our spaces, on our walls, and through our door. If you have work which may exceed these limits please inquire. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 6, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

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Sandy Springs Arts in the Open 2019 : public outdoor sculpture competition

Art Sandy Springs and the City of Sandy Springs seeks entries for a new public sculpture competition created to bring art to the parks and public spaces throughout Sandy Springs, Georgia. Nine sculptures will be prominently displayed around the new 4-acre City Green April 2019 - March 2020 for the first annual exhibit. $1500 honorarium for each of 9 sculptures selected; City will purchase one or more at the end of competition. Artist must be 18 years of age or older and be the owner and creator of the art work submitted. Works submitted to this year's competition can be inspired by anything from the natural world or the urban environment. Artwork shall be undamaged and unblemished, fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials. All artwork shall be structurally able to be secured to a concrete pad with anchor bolts. Concrete pads are provided for the display of each sculpture. No entry fee. Deadline: January 7, 2019 Midnight mountain time. More info. Contact: email

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LENS 2019 - National Juried Photography Exhibition

Perspective Gallery in Evanston, Illinois seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, February 28 - March 31, 2019. $750 in total prizes. Juror: Natasha Egan, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Photography. Photographers are invited to submit work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 14, 2019. More info. Apply online. Contact: email or call 773-425-1702.

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Women Celebrating Creativity

National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, February 1 - May 29, 2019. One award winner will be selected and featured on the www.nawaonlinegallery.org website with her own page. Open to all NAWA members and nonmembers. This exhibition is for women artists celebrating their individual talent. All fine art mediums are acceptable (painting, sculpture, works on paper, collage, mixed media, encaustic and photograph). All works must be for sale. All works must be original - no reproductions or giclee prints. Do not photograph your work in frames. NAWA Members: 1 or 2 images $35; 3 images $40. Non-Members: 1 or 2 images $40; 3 images $45. Deadline: January 15, 2019, midnight EDT. More info. Contact: email

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Small Works - Robert Anderson Gallery/Month of Photography

The Robert Anderson Gallery in Denver, CO seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 8 - April 27, 2019. Awards: 1st-$500, 2nd-$300, 3rd-$200. Jurors: Margy Dudley and Wendi Schneider. Photographers are invited to submit up to 5 images. All photographic processes and subjects are welcome. All submissions must measure 14 inches or less, including frame, in longest dimension. Fifty images will be selected to be shown in the Gallery. All submissions via the CaFE system. $30 for 2 images. An additional 3 images at $10/image can be submitted. Deadline: January 20, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 303-257-0684.

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Buffalo Creek Art Center artist residency

Buffalo Creek Art Center in Gardnerville, NV is a new summer artist residency for three-dimensional artists in metal, wood, ceramic and multimedia with an emphasis on traditional figurative and abstract works that encompass aesthetics and craftsmanship. Artist ages 18 and older may apply as well as international artists as long as they speak English. The residency starts June 1 and ends October 30. Artist can choose between a four, six or eight-week stay. Artists will be given free room and workspace and use of all the equipment. This unique thirty-four acre property includes a vineyard, fruit orchards, 8 ponds, a miniature train station and hiking trails. Visit the website to learn about the living facilities as well as the exceptional studio and equipment available for your use. There is no application fee. Deadline: January 30, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 775-450-9494.

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27th SculptFest

Sculptors are invited to submit entries for the 27th SculptFest, held April 26-28, 2019 at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock, Texas. Awards will be made and the City will purchase a sculpture from an exhibitor. This major invitational show will include approximately 80 sculptors hailing from across Texas and throughout the U.S. The show will feature a huge selection of miniature to monumental size sculptures as well as sculpture demonstrations including stone carving and bronze pouring. All types of sculpture will be accepted but will be juried. The City of Round Rock spent a significant amount of money for the 26th SculptFest in April 2018 and the Allen Houser exhibit. Community business leaders and the SculptFest hosts believe that a top sculpture show attracting visitors makes a significant contribution to economic development. Therefore, sculptors are not charged to participate in this event. SculptFest is the first national show to not charge sculptors to exhibit. Deadline: January 30, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 512-671-2705.

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7th Zebra Awards - International Monochrome Photography Competition

TZIPAC is proud to celebrate the magic of black and white photography with the Zebra Awards. With great prizes up for grabs, $3000 Grand Prize, TZIPAC medal and international exposure, we hope the Zebra Awards will bring to light the marvelously diverse and vibrant visions of black and white photography from many amazing artists worldwide. Entry fee from US$1 per entry for Stage 1. Images must be in JPG/JPEG format, 8 bit, maximum of 2000pixels on the longest side, 72 dpi, and have maximum file size of 500KB. All images must be monochrome, i.e. grayscale or toning with just one colour. The colour space can be gray scale or RGB. All images which are not strictly monochrome will be disqualified during Stage 1 judging. Deadline: January 31, 2019. More info. Contact: email

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Neoteric Abstract VII

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 4-28, 2019 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Open to all abstract art, all media. $35 entry fee. Deadline: January 31, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 518-828-2343.

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St. Joseph Sculpture Walk Call for Sculptors

St. Joseph Sculpture Walk (Saint Joseph, Missouri) is open to professional and amateur sculptors. Selected sculptures/sculptors will receive a $500 honorarium and all sculptures selected will be competing for up to $13,000 in cash prize awards. Artists must own the rights to the artwork and the sculpture must be available for the duration of the one-year contract (June 2019-May 2020). All submissions must be professionally constructed of durable materials that will withstand the elements. All durable outdoor media are encouraged. Must be 18 years old or older. Entry requires submission of a brief biography, concise CV/resume, artist's statement/ description of the sculpture submitted, and directions for installation and removal. A maximum of four entries may be submitted, represented by three images per entry. $15 per sculpture. Deadline: February 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 816-233-0231.

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International Open Art Competition - Art Olympia 2019

All artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, held June 8-29, 2019 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan. 1st prize $120,000 (total awards: $320,000) and 1000 artists will be featured in website and catalog. Jurors: Brett Littman, Chu Teh-I, Emmanuelle Lequeux, Florence Derieux, Zheng Lin, and more. Regardless of nationality, must be a resident outside of Japan and the age of 18 or older. Two Categories: 1) All-Entrants Category; 2) Student Category: Entrants who are enrolled in a university, graduate school, technical school or similar and less than 35 years old at the time of entry. $60 for 1 image, Student $40 for 1 image. Deadline: February 28, 2019. More info. Contact: email

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47th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the Crested Butte Arts Festival, held August 2-4, 2019 on Historic Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, CO. A total of six awards will be given: Best of Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and 3 Juror's Awards. Media categories: ceramics, digital art, drawing & graphic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. See website for complete requirements. $35 application fee. Deadline: March 1, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 970.349.1184.

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Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Fine Art & Photography Exhibitions

Artists are invited to submit entries for two juried fine art and photography competitions. The first exhibit will be held May 18 - June 5, 2019 at the Westmoreland County Community College (Youngwood, PA). The second exhibit will be held July 4-8, 2019 at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival (Latrobe, PA). $4,400 in awards. Eligible media: Painting, Graphics, Ceramic, Sculpture, Woodworking, Mixed Media, Photography. $40 for up to 4 pieces, $10 each thereafter. Deadline: March 1, 2019. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 724-834-7474.

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Village at Winona Art Fair 2019

Artists are invited to apply for the Village at Winona Art Fair, held June 1-2, 2019 in Winona Lake, IN. Sunshine Artist magazine Top 100 fine art fair for 2017, based on artists' sales. $35,000+ pledged money provides built-in sales before the show even begins. This juried show of original fine art includes: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood. $30 Jury / $175 Booth. Deadline: March 3, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 574-268-9888.

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Art on the Rockies

The Vail Valley Arts League announces a call to artists for Art on the Rockies, July 12-14, 2019 at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, CO - the heart of the Vail Valley Community. With Vail's Rocky Mountain backdrop and glorious summer weather to compliment the event, the festival attracts more than 8000 seasonal and year round residents and tourists. The festival showcases 110 fine artists from around the country. Handmade Fine Arts and Crafts. $35 application fee. Deadline: March 11, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 480-304-0885.

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Art at Ives: Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show

Art at Ives is a 2 day juried art show, held June 1-2, 2019 at Ives Concert Park in Danbury, CT. It features a great variety of high quality original works and offers a diverse scope of art forms representing every major category. A wine tasting along with great food & music, art demonstrations and children's events will be included. Also, we are working on other exciting additions to this year's show to make it the best yet! Every year we are growing this show to showcase the top notch talent of artists from New England and beyond. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 203-837-9227.

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Inspired: Contemporary Responses to a Legacy of Courage

The Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg, PA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 10 - August 18, 2019. Viewer's Choice Prize, $250. Juror: Lauren Nye. Works selected for this exhibition should provide a contemporary reflection on a pivotal moment (the Stonewall Riots) in American LGBTQ+ history. Submissions may consider the history of the LGBTQ+ community, the continued search for equity and inclusion both nationally and globally, social justice for marginalized groups, or other expressions of creativity inspired by the collection. These works may include, but are not limited to: ceramics, mixed media sculpture, painting, drawing, performance, video, the written word, and graphic design. Free to enter. Deadline: April 4, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 717-233-8668.

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Call for Artists

Artists are invited to apply for the White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival, June 1-2, 2019 at Tibbits Park, 1 North Broadway in White Plains, NY. Hand-crafted art, all media. No resale or mass-produced items. Painting, photography, sculpture, glass, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, etc. Booth fee - $350 single (10'x10'), $475 double (10'x20'). Deadline: April 15, 2019 (Jewelers- March 15th). More info. Contact: email or call 866-210-7137.

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Big Four Arts Festival 2019

Artists are invited to apply for the Big Four Arts Festival, held September 7 & 8, 2019 at Big Four Bridge Lawn in Louisville, KY. The inaugural Big Four Arts Festival was the most attended (50,000+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, a-mere two-minute drive from downtown Louisville. The Festival is known by artists for its easy access, spacious booth layouts, and many artist amenities. We want you, the quality artist to join us in 2019! $25 application fee. Deadline: May 10, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 502-435-7602.

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2019 Baltimore Fine Craft Show

Artists are invited to apply for the Baltimore Fine Craft Show, Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Jurors: Michael Monroe, Lloyd Herman and Carol Sauvion. All work submitted must be original creations. The Craft Show is committed to presenting the most thoughtful, original, and skilled American & International craft and design objects. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. The artist should apply in the category that best describes his/her medium. For instance, a jewelry artist using metal should not apply in the metal category. Other media not listed above may be included in mixed media when combined with one of the Show's established media. If applying under mixed media, please explain in artist statement why mixed media is appropriate. Unacceptable media categories: Objects created by 3D printing technology, paintings, prints, graphics, photography, mass-produced work, soap, or objects made from commercial kits. In addition, works that incorporate materials and or parts acquired from the killing of endangered species (e.g., feathers, tusks), elephant or mammoth ivory, dried or silk flower arrangements, bonsai, embellished commercially-made objects (e.g., t-shirts, note cards, etc.) do not qualify. The non-refundable fee for applying is $35. Deadline: May 15, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

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The Gateway International Painting Competition 2018-2019

The Gateway International Painting Competition is an online monthly painting competition open to all artists world wide over 18 years old. Cash awards: $50 to $1000 to Best in Show, depending on number of entries; free promoted entries to finalists. There are 3 entry categories: Representational Professional, Abstract Professional, and Novice/For the Love of Painting. All painting media is accepted, such as but not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and mixed media. $25 annual membership fee; $10 per painting entry / enter as often as you wish. Deadline: July 31, 2019. More info. Contact: email or call 928-282-4326; 928-201-5082.

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