14th Annual BAAC National Juried Exhibition

The Batesville Area Arts Council announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 28 - June 12, 2026 at BAAC Gallery on Main in Batesville, AR. 1st Place - $500 and solo exhibition, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place - $200, Purchase Prize - $500. Juror: Veronica Inberg. The exhibition is open to all U.S. artists 18 and older working in 2D and 3D media. Entries must be original works created within the last 5 years, and not previously exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main. $30 ($25 for BAAC Members) for up to 3 entries, $5 each for up to 2 additional entries. Deadline: March 16, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 870-793-3382.

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Bayfront Blues & Fine Art Festival Galveston Island

ARTS Downtown GTX is excited to announce a brand-new spring event on Galveston Island and invites you to be part of it, the inaugural Bayfront Blues & Fine Art Festival, May 2-3, 2026 on the beautiful waterfront at Pier 21. Set against the sparkling backdrop of Galveston Bay, this two-day juried art festival brings together exceptional fine art, live blues performances, and the laid-back coastal energy that makes the island unforgettable. Application fee: $25, Single booth 10x10: $200, and Double 10x20: $400. Deadline: March 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 409-457-9780.

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Tri-State Watercolor Show (FL, GA, AL)

The Tallahassee Watercolor Society is proud to call for submissions for the 38th Annual Tri-State Watercolor Exhibition to be held at the Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts May 28- July 27, 2026. 10 awards will be given (a combination of cash, gift certificates, and merchandise). Juror: Don Andrews. Artists over 18 years of age residing in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, are eligible to enter this exhibition. For a full prospectus and entry details, go to our website. Membership is required, but artists may join when submitting. $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 850-443-0789.

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Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out

Capture the beauty of the Lowcountry during Art League's first Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out, taking place April 9-10, 2026. This two-day outdoor painting event offers participants the opportunity to paint en plein air at stunning locations throughout Hilton Head Island, celebrating the region's natural landscapes, coastal light, and distinctive sense of place. The Paint Out will be judged by acclaimed artist Catherine Hillis, with a $1,000 first-place prize ($2500+ in total awards). Registration is $75 (or $50 for Art League members). Artists are invited to present up to two finished works at Art League Gallery for our Wet Paint Gallery public display (paintings must be delivered no later than 2 PM on Friday, April 10). Artists may also choose to extend the experience by participating in a lively Quick Draw competition at Shelter Cove Marina on April 11, a fast-paced, crowd-favorite event available as an optional $25 add-on. Art League instructor Carol Iglesias will judge the Quick Draw. Deadline: April 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 843-681-5060.

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Metro Montage XXVI Juried Exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 11 - September 13, 2026 in Marietta, GA. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250. Juried by Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, collage, printmaking, photography (limited edition), sculpture, pottery, mosaic, and fiber. Giclées and video/sound art are not eligible. Installations must be approved prior to submission deadline. Entries must be original artwork completed within the last ten years, and not previously shown at MCMA. Submitted artwork (including framing) may not exceed 80 inches. See prospectus for complete guidelines. $45 for Members of MCMA / $50 for Non-Members. Deadline: April 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 770-528-1444.

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Art Center of Corpus Christi: South TX and National Artist-in-Residence

The Art Center of Corpus Christi (ACCC) is taking applications for an Artist-in-Residence Program offered in collaboration with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's Center for Coastal Studies (CCS). The program runs for 2 weeks, including a 5-day stay at the Laguna Madre Field Station (LMFS), an off-grid research station built on an island in the Laguna Madre. For a 1-week period following the stay at LMFS, ACCC will provide the artist with dedicated time and space to create art inspired by the unique ecosystems of the Laguna Madre. Works will be exhibited in a solo exhibition at ACCC where the resident will give a brief presentation. The artist will also complete marketing opportunities including, but not limited to, radio interviews, TV interviews, and social media marketing. This residency includes a $2,000 stipend for the regional (South Texas) artist and a $4,000 stipend for the national/international artist. Disciplines: Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Illustration, Book Arts, Ceramics, Paper Arts, Textile & Fiber Arts, Woodworking, Environmental Arts, and more. Deadline for South Texas Artists: March 12. Deadline for National/International Artists: May 4. More info. Contact: email or call 361-722-9233.

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Cape Fear Studios' National 2D Competition

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC seeks entries for a national juried art exhibition, June 26 - August 25, 2026. Best in Show: $1000; 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; Honorable Mention: (2) $50 each. Juror: JJ Jiang. Open to all artists, 18 or older. All 2D painting and drawing media, hand-pulled prints and collage; no photographs, recovered image transfers or digitally produced images. Maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35 for first entry; additional $15 for a second entry. Deadline: May 8, 2026. Entry through CaFÉ. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

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14th Hill Country Galleria 4th of July

Artists are invited to apply for the 14th Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival, held July 4, 2026 at Hill Country Galleria in Austin, Texas. Attendance: 30,000 customers. Fireworks, 2 blocks of carnival rides, only 40 art vendors accepted. Texas top income zip codes. Free admission. Seeking arts and crafts, photography, fine arts, sculpture. $25 application fee, $250 10x10 booth space. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in Kearneysville, WV announces a call to artists for the 50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 25-27, 2026 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds. Best in Show Award ($400 value). Eligible media: Handmade Fine Arts & Crafts in a multitude of mediums. Jury Fee: $30. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2055.

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SeptemberFest 2026

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX seeks artists for SeptemberFest 2026. Artists must be present to show their own work September 11th - 13th. No commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits. Eligible media includes: Fine art prints of original work (must be sold in conjunction with original work and clearly labled as reproductions), Ceramics, Jewelry and Metal-Smith, One-of-a-kind Leather items, Photography, Fiber, Painting, and Woodworking. $20 Application Fee, $250 Single Booth, $350 Double Booth. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 432-237-9102.

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International Call for Artists - 2027 Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences invites artists worldwide to submit original artwork for the 2027 international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. Up to $6,000 in awards. Each year, 50 works are selected and reproduced on billboard-sized panels displayed in public parks, paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring themes of inclusion, kindness, resilience, and shared humanity. The exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is part of a broader educational initiative reaching thousands of students and educators. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Free entry. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 941-404-5710.

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