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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International Art Competition and Online Exhibition

Influence Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for a juried art competition & online exhibition. 1st Place: $250, 2nd Place: $150, 3rd Place: $80. Merit Awards: Free entry vouchers. Other prizes: certificates of participation, features on social media, interview articles, and extensive worldwide promotion. "The Power of Color" invites artists to explore the emotional, cultural, or symbolic impact of colors. Open to all mediums & styles - painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, and video art. $25 for 2 artworks, multiple entries allowed. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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15th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 15th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition, July 1-31, 2025. Cash prize for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. The gallery invites both 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to submit their best representational or abstract art. The "Animals" theme will be the artist's interpretation and depiction of animal art: living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that live in water. $18 for 1 to 2 entries / $26 for 3 to 5 entries. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Copic Award 2025

Too Marker Products invites artists to apply for the Copic Award. Over $2,500 USD in awards. There are no restrictions for nationality, age, experience, residence area, genre, theme etc. Applicants must be individual artists, not groups. Entry is limited to artworks which have not already been made public either through another competition or an exhibition (excluding personal exhibition or own social media pages). Your artwork must have been created using Copic products. The artwork should be no larger than 420mm x 297mm x 300mm and weigh no more than 5kg. L420mm x W297mm is equivalent to the international paper size A3. There is no restriction on the orientation of length and width. Three-dimensional works are also welcome. The base material does not have to be paper, but the use of fragile materials such as ceramic or glass is prohibited. Only one piece of artwork may be submitted per person. Free entry. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info.

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The Art of Faces | Portrait Art Competition

Let the beauty, complexity, and emotion of human faces & forms speak - across all mediums, from 2D to 3D at the 11th Portrait International Online Juried Art Competition by TERAVARNA! Up to $3,500 in prizes and certificates of recognition. Whether your work leans toward realism, abstract, or something entirely your own, we welcome all interpretations of portrait art. $15 per entry. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

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June 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: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

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Lines, Shapes & Objects 2025 Art Competition

Fusion Art seeks entries for the Lines, Shapes & Objects 2025 Online Art Competition, July 5 - August 1, 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. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting lines, shapes & objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: July 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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The Lost Vision - 2025 London Contemporary Art Review Exhibition

Gallery NAT invites artists aged 18 and above from around the world to participate in "The Lost Vision - 2025 London Contemporary Art Review Exhibition", a competition combined with an online showcase of selected entries, July 15 - August 15, 2025. Official award certificates will be issued to the winners, and their names and works will be featured in major mainstream and art media across the UK, the US, Europe, and other regions. Artists who receive the Best Exhibition Grand Prize or Gold Prize may have the opportunity to be represented or curated for a solo exhibition by Gallery NAT, and may also be invited to join the academic committee. All entries must be original artworks and designs created solely by the submitting artist. Accepted media: oil painting, acrylic, watercolor and gouache, ink painting, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video art, sculpture, installation, ceramics, fiber art, collage, digital art, land art, and other original high-quality visual art forms. No pornography, gambling, drugs, blasphemy, or provocative political content. Entry Fee: £33 for up to 5 artworks. Deadline: July 5, 2025, 24:00. More info. Contact: email

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Bodies & Beyond | Figurative Juried Art Contest

Gallery 4% announces a call to artists for an online juried art contest. Step into the spotlight with Forms & Figures 3, celebrating the depth and drama of the human form. Whether it's a fleeting glance or a powerful pose, we're looking for works that capture the soul behind the surface. Submit your most compelling figurative piece, and you could win a share of $500 in cash prizes. No AI-generated art, videos, or unsupported formats (PDF, TIFF, MP4, MOV, DOC). Entry is just $11 per artwork, and all finalists will gain global exposure through our online gallery. Deadline: July 5, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

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Art, Color and Innovation | 9th Color Art Competition

Step into the world of color with TERAVARNA's 9th Online Color Art Competition! Up to $3,500 in cash prizes and a certificate of recognition. Whether you paint a bold monochrome masterpiece or a joyful dance of vibrant hues, we want to see how you explore color theory to transform your canvas. All forms of visual art, 2D and 3D, are welcome. $15 per artwork. Deadline: July 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

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"Botanicals" 2025 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, August 1-31, 2025. Cash Award for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- "Botanicals" They are an essential part of life as they are used for food, in medicine, perfumes, and adding beauty to Earth. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Nature Conservancy whose mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: July 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Grant for Visual Artists

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant three times each year. International visual artists aged 18+ working in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation, and other new or alternative visual media are eligible to apply. Please note: We do not accept submissions for music, theater, dance, or film/video. $30 application fee. Deadline: July 15, 2025. More info.

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The Light from the Other Shore - 2025 New York International Art Competition

Whitelock Art Center in New York is issuing a global call for an online competition and exhibition, July 27 to August 27, 2025. Grand Exhibition Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Excellence Award recipients will receive official honor certificates and be featured in major mainstream and art media outlets both in the United States and internationally. Artists who win the Grand Exhibition Prize or Gold Prize will have the opportunity to be represented by Whitelock Art Center, to hold solo exhibitions, or even be invited to join the Academic Committee. Submissions must be original artworks created solely by the artist, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, photography, new media, video art, sound art, ceramics, collage, illustration, installation art, visual art, digital art, AI and technology in art, and mixed media. $45 for up to 5 artworks. Deadline: July 17, 2025 (midnight, ET). More info. Contact: email

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"Square" | Online Group Exhibition

CEV Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, August 1 - September 30, 2025. Artists selected for inclusion in the Square Exhibit will also be considered for a feature interview on the CEV Art Gallery Podcast. Juror: Chantelle Fulce. Open to artists of all levels and backgrounds. All visual art mediums (Photography, Collage, Oil, Abstract, Textiles, Sculpture and more). $25 entry fee. Deadline: July 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Nature on Canvas | 6th Landscape Art Contest

Gallery 4% announces a call to artists for an online art competition. Grand prize of up to $500. The 6th Scenes and Places Contest i.e., Landscape Juried Art Contest, is an international open call for artists who love celebrating nature via art. All mediums, including 2D and 3D are accepted to encourage artists in submitting their powerful visions of landscapes. Let your creativity captivate us with surreal views of mountains and rivers on your canvas! $11 per artwork. Deadline: July 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 657-214-9466.

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NYC4PA Call for Entry - Abandon/Abandonment

The New York Center for Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4,000 in awards. Juror: Stephen Perloff. All photographers worldwide are welcome to submit images relevant to the theme. $35 for 3 images, $10 each add'l. Deadline: July 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 917-359-2642.

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15th Annual "Cityscapes" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 15th Annual "Cityscapes" Online Art Competition, August 1-31, 2025. Cash prize for Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to submit their best representational or abstract art. The "Cityscapes" theme is the artist's interpretation and depiction of cityscape art: cities, towns, urban scenes and any related metropolitan subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: July 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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"Art on Climate" International Illustration Competition

Any person aged 18 or above, from any location, is eligible to participate in the "Art on Climate" International Illustration Competition. Total awards: EUR 12,000. All winners will receive a customised e-certificate. The winning illustrations and animated videos will be displayed in a virtual exhibition. Artwork must be original, relevant to the theme of the competition, and submitted by participants on an individual basis. Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos. Works must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competitions. Works must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words). See website for specific submission requirements. Free entry. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info.

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The Homiens Art Prize

The Homiens Art Prize awards $12,000 annually and is open to all artists internationally. This round will award 3 winners and 12 finalists with an exhibition, 3 x $1,000, and more. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, and Ol James, PhD. Up to 200 artists Highly Commended. Each entrant to The Homiens Art Prize receives a certificate of participation which can be used to contribute towards a demonstration of professional participation in the art industry. All entrants may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Featured Artist. All entrants are considered for exhibition. Artworks completed in any year are eligible, and there are no theme or size restrictions. $30 entry fee. Deadline: July 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT). More info. Contact: email

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Symphony Of Scenes | Landscape Art Competition

Unleash your creative spark and paint the poetry of nature! TERAVARNA invites artists around the globe to enter its 12th Landscape International Online Juried Art Competition, a celebration of nature's symphony through visual art. Gain international exposure, win up to $3,500 in cash prizes, and earn a certificate of excellence. Whether it's the grandeur of mountains, the playful gait of the streams, or the wild bloom of flowers, your landscape masterpiece - 2D or 3D - deserves to be seen. $15 per entry. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call +1 657-214-9466.

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Waterscapes 2025 Art Competition

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2025 Online Art Competition. 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. Both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: August 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Whispers of Serenity | 10th Flower Art Competition

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Flower International Online Juried Art Competition - a captivating platform to explore the delicate beauty of flowers through your artistic vision. Up to $3,500 in cash prizes, along with a certificate of recognition. Express your creativity without boundaries in any medium, including 2D and 3D. $15 per artwork. Deadline: August 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 657-214-9466.

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Synesthetic Soundscapes

treat gallery new york announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, September 1-30, 2025. Juror: Sherri Littlefield. For this open call, we're seeking visual artists whose work is inspired by songs, lyrics - and/or the power, rhythm, and emotion of music. $10 entry fee. Deadline: August 24, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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7th Annual "Primary Colors" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 7th Annual "Primary Colors" Online Art Competition, September 1-30, 2025. Cash prize for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to submit their best representational or abstract art. The "Primary Colors" theme is one in which one of the primary colors (Red, Blue &/or Yellow) stands out as a primary artistic element in the artwork. Any subject matter and any media. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: August 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Water Breathes Life

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, September 1-30, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates water in any of its forms. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: August 29, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Landscapes 2025 Art Competition

Fusion Art announces the Landscapes 2025 Online Art Competition, September 5-October 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. Both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, ponds, forests, wilderness, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: September 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Echoes of Water | Water Art Competition

Let your art flow with the spirit of water! TERAVARNA invites artists from around the world to enter the 7th Water International Online Juried Art Competition, a visual celebration of water in all its forms. Compete for up to $3,500 in cash prizes, earn international recognition, and receive a certificate of excellence. Whether it's the calm of still lakes, the rhythm of ocean waves, the rush of waterfalls, or the shimmer of rain, your 2D or 3D water-themed masterpiece deserves the spotlight. Let your creativity ripple across the world! $15 per artwork. Deadline: September 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 1-657-214-9466.

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The Traveller

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, October 1-31, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that explores the travels of the world. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: September 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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The Keller Prize

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for The Keller Prize. Selected artists will be showcased in an online exhibition and printed magazine (2 page spread in Architectural Digest in January 2026 AD100 issue, sent to subscribers in Manhattan, Dallas/Ft Worth, South Florida, Los Angeles). Juror: Libby Selikoff. Any medium that can be shown in print media; murals, sculptures, etc. can be submitted as images. Entry fee: $50.00 USD. Deadline: September 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 970-379-0928.

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Soul of the Wild | 12th Animal Juried Art Competition

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for their 12th International Juried Online Animal Art Competition. Prize pool of up to $3,500, along with certificates of recognition and global exposure via social media promotions. Bring the wild to life... From the fierce to the gentle, express the wonders of the animal world through your 2D or 3D creations. $15 per entry. Deadline: September 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Brush without Borders | Open Art Competition

TERAVARNA invites artists to let their imagination run free with their 13th Open International Online Juried Art Competition! Submit your work for a chance to win up to $3,500 in cash prizes and receive a certificate of recognition. No limits on theme, style, or subject. Whether you create in 2D or 3D, bring your unique vision to life without restriction. Entry is just $15 per piece. Deadline: October 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 657-214-9466.

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Martha's Vineyard Drawing Prize 2025

Artists are invited to submit entries for the Martha's Vineyard Drawing Prize. 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $400, 3rd place: $300 and other awards TBA. The theme for this year's online-only competition is 'Passage'. Entries may be created using graphite, charcoal, Conté, silverpoint, pen & ink, or other suitable drawing media including colored pencils and chalk. Categories of drawing can include academic, realistic, contemporary, fantasy, historic, etc. All work must be original in concept. Drawings created in classes or workshops are not accepted. Submitted images of work must not be altered digitally. Artist must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the USA or Canada (including territories). $15 entry fee for up to 3 works. Deadline: October 20, 2025 midnight EST. Enter through Artcall.org. Contact: email

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Anthology Cover Art Competition 2025

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for the Anthology Cover Art Competition. €500 award. The competition is open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media. Works entered must not have appeared on the cover of another publication and not entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition. Works previously exhibited or published on the artist's website on the interior pages of a book or magazine are accepted. €18 entry fee. Deadline: October 31, 2025. More info.

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Collage

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, December 1-31, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that invites spontaneity, experimentation, or storytelling. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: November 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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