Artist Grants

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2025 artist grants. We are offering 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 145k. $40 for 10 artworks. Deadline: May 13, 2025. More info.

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YICCA 2025 - International Contest of Contemporary Art

International exposure and networking are the key strengths of YICCA, making this competition an exceptional opportunity for growth and visibility for the selected artists. Participants will have the chance to win cash prizes (1st Prize: € 3,000.00; 2nd Prize: € 1,000.00) and the opportunity to showcase their works in a prestigious exhibition, September 2025 at Imagoars in Venice, Italy. Finalists will also be able to expand their network by connecting with critics, curators, gallerists, and representatives of public and private art institutions who will attend the exhibition. Entry fees vary. Deadline: May 14, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, held September 20 & 21, 2025 at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA. $500 in awards. All exhibited work must be original and produced solely by the applicant. You may apply separately in more than one category, but you must exhibit only in those categories for which you have been juried/accepted. All artwork exhibited must be consistent with that originally submitted for jurying, and must also meet the eligibility requirements. No kits, commercial molds, tumbled stones, embellished objects, strung beads, ivory, edible art, plants, flowers, T-shirts, manufactured cards, manufactured clothing, or any other manufactured items. Only limited edition, signed, and numbered high-quality "giclee" reproductions of artwork are allowed. Artist must disclose their process to the buyer and editions must be limited to 450 or less. Original framed art must occupy at least 70% of the applicant's booth space. Photographs must also be signed and in limited editions. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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"Water" 2025 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, June 1-30, 2025. Cash prize for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- "Water" covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital for all known forms of life. 96.5% of the Earth's crust water is found in seas and oceans. Although the sea moderates the Earth's climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, it is often viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Water Project, a non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: May 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Breaking Boundaries | Abstract Art Competition

Push the limits of creativity for a chance to win up to $3,500 in cash prizes and a certificate of recognition. Let vibrant shades of blue, dazzling pink, and crimson red blend with raw emotion in the 14th Abstract International Juried Online Art Competition by TERAVARNA! Here, art breaks all boundaries - 2D or 3D, every medium is welcome. $15 per entry. Deadline: May 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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45th International Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for an international juried art exhibition, Sept 28-Oct 31, 2025 in San Diego, CA. $20,000 in cash and merchandise awards anticipated. $6,000 First Prize. Juror: Kathleen Conover, AWS, NWS, TWSA. Open to artists 18 years and older. Paintings must be water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on paper, synthetic paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel. Members: $45; Non-members: $55. Deadline: May 18, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

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PaperWorks 2025: Made in America

Upstream Gallery in Hastings on Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 19 to July 6, 2025. Artists are invited to submit 2-D or 3-D work that is primarily paper based and made by hand, not digitally. Successful entries will demonstrate clear thematic relationships among two or more pieces. Photography is not eligible for this exhibition. All work must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. Maximum framed size may not exceed 40 x 60 inches. The gallery reserves the right to reject poorly presented pieces. $45 entry fee. Deadline: May 25, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 914-674-8548.

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15th Annual "Landscapes" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, June 1-30, 2025. Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion. Jurors: Chris and Valerie Hoffman. The "Landscapes" theme will be the artist's interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments, scenic vistas and related landscape subjects. $18 for 1 to 2 entries / $26 for 3 to 5 entries. Deadline: May 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 888-490-3530.

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Craft + Design

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host its annual juried, museum-quality contemporary craft show, Craft + Design, November 21-23, 2025 at Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia. Cash awards in twelve categories. Artists are invited to apply in the following categories: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $50 Application fee. Deadline: May 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 804-353-0094.

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Seattle Art Fair | Free Showcase

TERAVARNA Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its participation in the 9th edition of the Seattle Art Fair, WA, taking place from July 17-20, 2025! This is an exclusive opportunity for artists to shine on a global stage, as TERAVARNA will carefully curate and handpick standout artworks to exhibit - completely free of charge. Competition winners will enjoy unparalleled international exposure and media buzz, making this a golden chance to elevate their creative careers. This open call invites bold and visionary artists to become part of one of the year's most exciting art events. $25 entry fee for each artwork. Deadline: May 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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May PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles, and not just for plein air painters! $2,250 is awarded monthly. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: May 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

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RepreSENSATIONAL 2025

The Heartland Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 13 - October 4, 2025 at The Galleries at Heartland Art Club in Kirkwood, Missouri. $9,000+ in awards. Juror: John Lasater. Accepting: Original 2D representational artwork from anywhere in the U.S. $45 for the first artwork, $15 each thereafter, up to a total of 3. Deadline: June 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Figures & Faces 2025 Art Competition

Fusion Art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, June 5 - July 4, 2025. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the human form - both figures & faces. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit representational and/or abstract art and photography. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: June 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Resistance: Seen or Unseen

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 17 - August 15, 2025. $600 in prizes as donations to relevant non-profit organizations. We are looking for photographs for that explore, express and document resistance. Artists of all levels who are at least 18 years or older are invited to enter. $25 for first 3 images. Deadline: June 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

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NYC4PA Call for Entry - Apparel

The New York Center for Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4,000 in awards. Juror: Niamh Treacy. All photographers worldwide are welcome to submit images relevant to the theme. $35 for 3 images, $10 each add'l. Deadline: June 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 917-359-2642.

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Resonance: Virtual Exhibition & Print Catalog

Warnes Contemporary x Visionary Art Collective invite artists to submit to Resonance, our upcoming virtual exhibition and print catalog exploring the deep, often unspoken ways art connects us to something beyond ourselves. We welcome submissions from international artists of all career levels whose work engages with this theme - whether through metaphor, emotional tone, or the abstract interplay of form, light, and space. Selected works will be featured in a virtual exhibition on the Warnes Contemporary website this summer, with all accepted pieces available for sale. Artists will also be spotlighted across the social media platforms of both Warnes Contemporary and Visionary Art Collective, and included in a beautifully designed print catalog available online and at our Brooklyn gallery. Additionally, this exhibition will be highlighted in our quarterly print magazine, New Visionary. We accept submissions in painting, drawing, photography, digital art, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation. $25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images. Deadline: June 1, 2025 at midnight ET. More info. Contact: email

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2025 Summerlin Festival of Arts!

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, celebrating its 29th year at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, a walkable open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This popular outdoor event will take place October 10-12, 2025, and features the works of more than 100 fine artists and artisans. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

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Bosque Art Classic

The BAC Art Council announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 13-27, 2025 at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, TX. $15,500 in cash awards, including $5,000 John Steven Jones Purchase Award. Juror: Bruce Greene, CA. Representational art only. Mediums: drawing, oil/acrylic, pastel, sculpture, water media. See prospectus for full guidelines. $30/entry online; $35/entry if mailed. Deadline: June 2, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 254.386.6049 or 254.675.3724.

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Call For Artists for Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

Rock Falls Tourism seeks artists for the Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery, August 23, 2025 at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls, IL. $250 Best of Show Award. Juror: Melinda Jones. Eligible media: All fine arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood. All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artists themselves. We encourage live demonstrations. $60 for a 10'x10' space. Deadline: June 2, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 815-622-1106.

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Artists, Exhibit in L.A.!

The Holy Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition, June 20-22, 2025 at 1056 S Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles, California. Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works in any medium (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is Open. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us. Participation fee from £100. Deadline: June 7, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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18th International ARC Salon Competition

Art Renewal Center seeks entries for the 18th International ARC Salon Competition. Over $130,000 in cash awards. All entries must be original artwork, conceived and created by the entrant within the past 3 years. We do not accept etchings, photography, or other forms of prints whatsoever, nor do we accept digital art or art with digital elements. This is a competition for fine quality representational based works of art, no modernist works such as abstract expressionism will be accepted. Representational work in all styles spanning from highly realistic to impressionistic to imaginative qualify. First entry: $93, Additional entries: $73, Same work in additional category: $53. Deadline: June 12, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 732-636-2060.

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Art Talent Fair - Prize

The Art Talent Fair, a contemporary art award dedicated to visual artists, offers you the chance to exhibit your art at the "Moho Art Gallery" stand, September 2025 at the Lucca Art Fair in Lucca, Italy. 8 artists will be selected. The prize is addressed to professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, etc. from all over the world. Entry fees vary. Deadline: June 12, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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33rd Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 18 - December 18, 2025. $1,975 in awards. Best in Show wins $1000 and a solo show curated by MKAC typically exhibited during the next season's ECN show. Juror: Nicholas Croghan, Director of the Pensacola Museum of Art and a faculty member in the UWF Department of Art and Design. Programming includes opportunities for talks, demonstrations, and community engagement throughout the show's duration. All styles of art and all mediums are welcome, including sound, kinetic, sculpture, photography, video, design, functional art, fiber, textile, and performance. This year, we have introduced the themes of texture and touch, which suggest connection, involvement, function, use, comfort, and more. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 13, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (850) 729-6044.

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Black and White 13 Virtual Juried Exhibition

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists. Cash award to Best in Show, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries for all black, white and/or gray artworks, all subject matter and all visual arts mediums (drawing and painting, digital art, sculpture, photography, fiber, collage and sculpture). No AI. $20 for 1-2 images. Deadline: June 13, 2025. More info.

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Grayscale: A Picture Show

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 1-25, 2025. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 13, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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94th Annual Online Juried Open Exhibition

The National Art League seeks entries for a virtual art exhibition, July 1 - September 1, 2025. Over $2,000 in Awards. First Place $500. Juror: Chris Lucore, owner and curator of The Lucore Art Gallery, NY. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older living in the US, working in all styles of artwork, both 2D and 3D media, including sculpture. Artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Photography, digital art, computer art, reproductions (such as giclee, prints) are not acceptable unless part of a mixed media artwork. Film, video, AI generated art, installation art or performance art are not accepted. No crafts (such as jewelry, beads) or kit work. No artwork previously exhibited in a judged show at the NAL. $25 for one entry, $10 second entry. Fees are not refundable. Deadline: June 14, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Define Your Vibe: A HiFiCo.Shop Call for Art

The High-Fidelity Company announces an art contest open to U.S.-based artists. $2,000 in awards. Juror: Chris Macek. We accept 2D artwork in any medium that can be formatted for print, including illustration, digital painting, mixed media, and photography-based artwork. Work should align with the theme of creative expression and the artistic process. Selected pieces will be printed on HiFi's seasonal product packaging. No entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 713.568.2716.

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Grants for Artists & Photographers

Applications are now open for the ArtFund.ME Quarterly Grant, offering $1,000 in unrestricted funding to visual artists and photographers worldwide. Artists must be 18+ years old. Don't miss this opportunity for funding and global exposure! No lengthy applications, project proposals, or recommendations needed. Just submit your work, and let our expert panel do the rest! £35 application fee. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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9th Artist Grant 2025

TERAVARNA invites artists worldwide to apply for its 2025 Artist Grants. Apply now and get yourself a cash prize of $2,000. Submit 5 artworks for $45. Artists can enter unlimited times. All visual arts accepted except AI. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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2025 Miami University Young Sculptors Competition

Hiestand Galleries at Miami University in Oxford, OH announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 6 - October 6, 2025. $10,000 Yeck Purchase Award; $2500.00 Second Place Award; $2000.00 Third Place Award. Juror: Sohrab Mohebbi. Year 2025 is for Representational Realism Sculpture. Artworks, not less than 12"; not to exceed 60" in any dimension. May contain multiple/modular components. Artwork should be completed within the past three years and demonstrate the scope and depth of your work. Materials: Permanent. Bronze, stone, ceramics, glass, aluminum, steel, wood, mixed, etc. Time-based works must include projector and/or monitor for exhibition. No works to exceed 200 pounds. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 16, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-529-1883.

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"Summer 5 for $10" 2025 Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery invites all 2D and 3D artists from around the world to submit entries for their "Summer 5 for $10" Online Art Competition, July 5 - September 5, 2025. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. This is an "Open" (No Theme) art competition open to representational and/or abstract art. The artwork does not need to be "Summer" themed. Any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. $10 fee. Deadline: June 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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29th Annual No Dead Artists International Juried Art Exhibition

Ferrara Showman Gallery in New Orleans, LA invites entries for a juried art exhibition, September 17 - October 18, 2025. One artist will be awarded a solo exhibition. The exhibition's name is derived from the old adage that artists never achieve success until they are dead. No Dead Artists turns that notion on its head and often gives emerging artists their first break in the art world. Now in its 29th iteration, the exhibition has been a springboard for numerous artists; leading to national press coverage, recognition, gallery representation, art fair exhibition, and acquisitions by museums and other prominent collections. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 19, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (504) 522-5471.

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Visions In Clay 2025

Horton Art Gallery on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA announces a call to artists residing in the U.S. for a juried art exhibition, August 25 - September 28, 2025. $2100 total awards. Exhibition Juror: Nancy M. Servis (ceramic artist, curator, author, educator). Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California. In addition to the Gallery exhibition, there is an exhibition website with individual webpages for exhibiting artists. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are eligible. Clay must be the primary medium. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at the Horton Art Gallery is not eligible. Artwork may not exceed 4ft. in any dimension. $30 for 1-3 Entries / $45 for 4-6 Entries. Deadline: June 23, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 209-954-5507.

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Spring Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Innovate Grant awards: $1,800 Grant to a Visual Artist + $1,800 Grant to a Photographer + 12 Honorable Mentions. Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 fee. Deadline: June 26, 2025. More info.

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Abstract

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, July 1 - August 31, 2025. We invite artists to submit any abstract artwork that celebrates one of the most polarizing forms of art. Abstract art allows artists to express their vision in an array of techniques and styles. Abstract art also leaves room for vast interpretation. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. $20 entry fee. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Steamboat Springs Art in the Park

Approximately 130 creative vendors will be exhibiting at the 53rd annual Art in the Park Festival, July 12 - July 13, 2025 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs, CO. Applicants are selected on the basis of quality, uniqueness of work and presentation. No kits or mass produce products are allowed. The number of exhibitors in each category and selection of exhibitors shall be determined by Steamboat Creates. Categories include: Clay, Fiber, Fine Art 2D, Glass, Jewelry, Kidspot (activity, apparel, toys), Metal, Wood, Food Trucks. $35 Early Bird (by April 11), $75 Final Application Fee. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 970-879-9008.

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Amsterdam Open Art

The Holy Art Gallery invites artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming open theme exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 4-7, 2025. This is your chance to showcase your art to a diverse audience in a prime space with high foot traffic and a vibrant atmosphere. We welcome work in any medium: painting, photography, printmaking, video art, film, installation, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond. If it's creative, we want to see it! Free to submit. Participation fee from £90. Deadline: June 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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The Almenara Art Prize

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, held November 7-30, 2025 at Real CÍrculo de la Amistad in Córdoba, Spain. More than 29000€ in cash awards, 16000€ in products and other prizes. Jurors: Peter Trippi, Bryan Mark Taylor, Jeremy Lipking, Amaya Gurpide, etc. Work must be original in concept and execution, and the copyright must be the artist's exclusive property. We accept realist, figurative paintings, including Hyperrealism, Photorealism, contemporary realism, imaginative Realism, Surrealism, Impressionism, Plein Air Painting and any kind of representational painting. No photography, digital or any other media. No digitally manipulated work, painted giclee prints or any other type of reproductions, no manipulated or painted over photos or prints. Artworks not available for sale, can not be chosen for acquisition awards. First entry 45€. Additional entries: 29€. Young Category: 29€. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Call for Artists

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, held September 27-28, 2025 along the Ohio River in downtown Madison, Indiana. Best in Show, Best Presentation, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Fine Craft, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Fine Art, 2 Honorable Mentions. This juried festival showcases high-quality original art from the following eligible categories: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper, printmaking, mixed media, and leather. Consideration of a media not listed may be given upon request. All work must be handmade and designed by the artist. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 800-559-2956.

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Surreal Visions: Call for Entries

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 4-27, 2025 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all media. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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2026 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibition

Embracing Our Differences is seeking submissions for an outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard-size images emphasizing the importance of inclusion, kindness, and respect in our lives. The exhibit will be on display in mid-April in Sarasota, Florida and St. Petersburg, Florida. Cash prizes totaling $6,000 will be awarded. All art mediums are welcome. Free entry. Deadline: July 1, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email

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On the Street: a Call for Street Photography

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 18 - October 10, 2025. $475 in awards. Juror: Harvey Stein. Artists of all levels, at least 18 years or older, are invited to enter Street Photography in all forms and formats. $45 for the first 3 images, $10 for each additional image. Deadline: July 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2025

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 8th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. The exhibition opens at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY, USA. Over USD$70,000 worth of cash and product prizes. Open to all static mediums: Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and lowbrow. It has 5 award categories you can enter: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Digital Art, and Emerging Artist award. You can enter more than one category if you wish. USD$40. Deadline: July 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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49th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce invites artists to apply for the 49th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 26-28, 2025 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds in Kearneysville, WV. Award for Best in Show. We accept fine artists and crafters working in the following mediums: Art Glass, Basket, Bath & Body products, Candles, Clothing & Accessories, Furniture, Gourds, Graphic/Fine Art, Jewelry, Leather, Photography, Pottery, Quilting, Rugs, Toys, Wood Accessories and many more that fall under other or mixed media! No Buy Sell or commercial products allowed. Artist statements required. Jury Fee $30. Deadline: July 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2270.

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American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition

Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, MD seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2025. $5250 in prizes. Juror: Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen. Two-dimensional artwork only. This exhibition is unusual in that it welcomes fine art print submissions and original artwork. Artists may also submit digital files, which, if accepted into the exhibition, the Gallery will print for the brick-and-mortar show. There will be an online exhibition as well. Artwork must depict North, Central, or South American wildlife and may include extinct species, including dinosaurs. Artwork may not be priced higher than $4000 and must have been created within the last seven years. $30 for the first two pieces. $20 for each additional entry up to five entries. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info at CafÉ. Contact: email or call 301-919-3494.

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Arte Laguna Prize 20

Artists from around the world are invited to apply for the Arte Laguna Prize with an exibition at Arsenale Nord in Venice, Italy. 10,000€ prize. Jurors: Anastasia Dawson, Jemima Kulumba, Kostas Stasinopoulos, Emiliano Valdes, and more. The contest accepts emerging artists of all ages, countries, genders and artistic backgrounds, and is free-themed. Entry fee: 97,6€ for artists under 35; 122€ for artists over 35. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call +390415937242.

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A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 9 - November 1, 2025 at the Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all media. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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42nd Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition

The Center for American Marine Art seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 18 - October 10, 2025 at The Mariner Gallery in Newport, RI. Awards: Rudolph J. Schaefer III Emerging Artist Award, $1000; Rudolph J. Schaefer Maritime Heritage Award, $1000; Marine Wildlife Award, $500, and more. Eligibility: Any painting, drawing, sculpture, or scratch-built ship model whose theme relates to past or contemporary maritime experience of the sea and may include images of ships, yachts, coastal waterways, marshes and beaches, marine wildlife in their natural habitat, and the working boats and people whose lives and fortunes depend on the sea. $45 for first entry, $15 for each additional (up to three). Deadline: August 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 518-466-5975.

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Future Stars: Athens

The Holy Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, August 22-29, 2025 at Praxitelous 26, Athina 105 61, Greece. Theme is Open. We welcome work in any medium - painting, sculpture, photography, video art, film, installation, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond. If it's creative, we want to see it! Fee: From £30. Deadline: August 16, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call +302110010912.

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Open Call for Artists - Exhibit in Madrid, Spain

The Holy Art Gallery invites artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to submit their work for an upcoming group exhibition in Madrid, taking place in the heart of the city this September 3-6, 2025. Whether you're emerging or established, this is your opportunity to exhibit your work in a vibrant European art hub. Open Theme - Let your creativity speak. All Mediums Welcome: Painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, video art, installation, film, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and more. No Submission Fees - It's free to apply. Spots are limited - early submissions encouraged! Deadline: August 18, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call +302110010912.

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Showcase your art in Tokyo, Japan

The Holy Art Gallery invites artists from all countries and backgrounds to submit their work for an upcoming group exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. Opening Night: September 12, 2025. Public Viewing: September 13-15. The theme is completely Open. We want to see your boldest, most expressive work in any medium. Painting, photography, sculpture, installation, mixed media, poems, illustration - all forms are welcome. Exhibition fee from £100. Deadline: August 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call +44 121 823 1573.

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Arts on the Green

The Art Association of Jackson Hole seeks artists for a juried art fair, September 7, 2025 at Center for the Arts Park in Jackson, WY. Artwork must be original, designed and produced by, or under the direct supervision, of the exhibiting artist. No mass-produced or buy-sell artwork or products. Applicants must live in Wyoming or in a state bordering Wyoming to qualify for this show. Acceptable states are Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, & South Dakota. Application Fee: $40. Deadline: September 5, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.

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Word Play

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 15, 2025 - January 10, 2026. $250 check, juror's award ribbon, certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Jack Fischer. We are looking for artworks that creatively engage with text, whether through words, letters, phrases, or entire narratives. The text can serve as a message, a visual texture, a conceptual element, or even as the main subject. We encourage submissions that explore the interaction between words and image, spanning themes such as language, identity, culture, politics, and beyond. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: September 8, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 415-606-7059.

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Streeters Gallery: LDN Calling

Streeters Gallery is throwing open the doors in East London this October - and we want you in the spotlight. No gatekeeping. No boundaries. Just raw, original, unapologetic art. What we're after: Anything and everything. Paint, pixels, performance, sculpture, sound. If it's bold, weird, beautiful, messy - we're here for it. No theme. No box to fit in. Bring your voice. Bring your chaos. Bring your truth. This isn't your typical white-wall gallery show. Fee: From £40. Deadline: September 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Call for Artists: New York 2025!

Be part of Art On Loop & New York Open Art, November 7-10, 2025 - a global showcase for artists of all styles and mediums! From paintings to video art, poetry to sculpture, this is your chance to shine in the heart of NYC. No theme limits - just pure creative freedom. Show your work in-person or digitally via our cutting-edge displays. Exhibition fees start at £180. Deadline: October 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Open Art Melbourne, Australia

The Holy Art Gallery invites artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming open theme exhibition, December 12-15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. We welcome work in any medium - painting, photography, printmaking, video art, film, installation, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond. If it's creative, we want to see it! Participation fee from £180. Deadline: December 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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