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Call for Artists
Feb22
527,040 Minutes
A Photographers Place in Raleigh, NC seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 8 - April 3, 2025. Juror: Robbie Bailey. We invite photographers to submit works that reflect the theme "527,040 Minutes", the number of minutes in 2024. We ask that you look back on this past year, reflecting about how you view the passage of time, it's fleeting nature, and the profound impact of the moments that make up a day, a week, a month, a year. This exhibit is open to photographers of all levels, from emerging talents to seasoned professionals. $35 for up to 5 images. Deadline: February 22, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 919-783-9173.
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Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Feb28
Call for Art Proposals: Arbor Day Mural
The City of Cedar Park, Texas has an extensive history tied to tree preservation and providing exceptional recreational opportunities to its residents. In preparation for Arbor Day, the City seeks to commission an interactive mural inside of its Recreation Center. $7,000 budget. The City hopes that the mural will capture both the City's commitment to the preservation of trees/natural space within the community and recreation. Design proposals should: · Be family-friendly and fitting for a community environment. · Be interactive providing a fun photo opportunity for members of the community. · Complement and celebrate the natural scenic beauty of Cedar Park and its many recreational opportunities by incorporating recreation themes, as well as local natural scenic imagery (including local trees). · Utilize durable materials. No application fee. Deadline: February 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 512-401-5044.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Mar1
Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2025
All artists 18 and older are invited to apply for Mayfaire by-the-Lake, held May 10 & 11, 2025 at Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum (formally Polk Museum of Art) in Lakeland, FL. Best of Show: $5,000. Awards of Excellence: 2 awards at $2,000 each. Awards of Distinction: 4 awards at $1,000 each. Merit Awards: 6 awards at $500. Eligible categories: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing & Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Music, Painting - Oil & Acrylic, Painting - Watercolor, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. Please see prospectus for complete guidelines. Application Fee/Jury Fee: $40. Single booth: $425 (minimum size: 12' X 10'). Deadline: March 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (863) 210-5975.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Mar15
2025 Photography Award Contest: NCOA - This is 75!
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) seeks entries for a juried photography exhibit at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA and Mosaic Arts in Fairfax, VA. $6500 in awards. This call invites professional and amateur photographers in the U.S. only. Photo subjects also must live in the U.S. The NCOA is eager to discover captivating stories and showcase authentic, everyday individuals. Only color photographs are accepted. No black and white photos or AI-generated images. Entries must include a short statement or story (minimum 100 words) about each photo. See prospectus for guidelines. Free to submit. Deadline: March 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 703-862-0389.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Mar31
2025 Biennale, National Juried Exhibition
Art League of Hilton Head invites you to participate in the 2025 Biennale, their 29th National Juried Exhibition, May 13 - June 13, 2025. Accepted artworks will be displayed at the Art League Gallery, located inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Over $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Juror: Tony Armendariz. This exhibition, held every other year, features various media types, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, photography, mixed media, and three-dimensional works. $35 entry fee. Deadline: March 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 843-681-5060.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Apr1
2025 Allen Fine Arts Festival
The Allen Arts Alliance invites artists nationwide to apply for the Allen Fine Arts Festival, held May 9-11, 2025 at Watters Creek Village in Allen, TX. All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artist. All entries will be reviewed, juried and screened prior to your acceptance. All applications require 3 photos of your work plus 1 photo of your outdoor display. Eligible Media: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing (includes pastel), Fiber (includes leather), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting (oil/acrylic), Painting (watercolor), Metal, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood. $25 application fee. Deadline: April 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 972-727-7272.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Apr14
Metro Montage XXV Juried Exhibition
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, GA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 28 - August 31, 2025. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250. Juried by Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. This annual exhibition features all types of genre, medium, style, subject matter, concept, and technique in art by contemporary artists from across the country, showcasing the diversity and skill within our nation's culture. $45 for Members of MCMA / $50 for Non-Members. Deadline: April 14, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 770-528-1444.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Apr30
81st Waterford Fair Call for Artisans
The Waterford Foundation seeks artisans for the 81st Waterford Fair, held October 3-5, 2025 in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, VA. This unique show affords the 85 heritage and contemporary artisans accepted a beautiful backdrop to demonstrate, sell their work and cultivate lasting relationships with loyal buyers. Eleven mediums accepted: clay, fiber/textiles, furniture, glass, heritage foodways, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. Jury selection notification: May 16, 2025. Early bird: $30 before 3/8/25; Regular: $40. Deadline: April 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 540-882-3018 x 113.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jun19
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. Each year the gallery invites a panel of renowned arts professionals and collectors to select the newest creative talents from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 19, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (504) 522-5471.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul30
