Calling All Artists for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, May 3 & 4, 2025 at the Grand Boulevard Town Center in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. $10,000 in cash awards. Artists accepted in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). $50 application fee. Deadline: January 24, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 850-622-5970.

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Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition

Historic Cane Hill in Canehill, AR will host an exhibition for the Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition, March 15 - April 19, 2025. 1st Place: $2,500 each (for quail and turkey); 2nd: $500 each; 3rd: $250 each. Open to all U.S. residents 18 or older. Artwork must be an original hand-created horizontal design done on paper, canvas, or panel, and must measure exactly 18" wide by 13" tall (no exceptions). Artwork must be suitable for printing at a reduced size, providing the design for a 1.75" x 1.5" finished stamp. Entries must include a live portrayal of the northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) or the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) within its correct Arkansas natural habitat. Entry designs must have an equal focus on the bird and its habitat features. See website for complete guidelines. No entry fee. Deadline: January 25, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 479-824-4455.

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The Other Art Fair Dallas May 2025

Call for Artists! Now accepting applications for the 8th edition of The Other Art Fair Dallas, happening at Dallas Market Hall, May 15-18, 2025. Are you an early-stage artist facing the traditional barriers of the contemporary art world? You may qualify for our New Futures prize, where one recipient is awarded free exhibition space. View the eligibility criteria and New Futures application. We've been dedicated to representing independent artists since 2011, and have worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. We host 12 in-person fairs each year across the UK, US and Australia. Our Fair package includes a booth, pre-fair operations and marketing workshops, booth curation feedback, and more. Fees start at $2,050. Application is free. More info. Deadline: January 26, 2025. Apply online.

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Rising Eyes of Texas Call for Entries

The Rockport Center for the Arts in Rockport, TX announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, March 7 - April 20, 2025. $500 for First prize, $300 for Second prize, $200 for Third prize, $500 for Giesey Award Prize, $500 for Curator's Choice Award. Both 2D and 3D Artwork are eligible - Works must not be larger than 72 inches in any direction. $5 for up to 3 entries. Deadline: January 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 361-729-5519.

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Louisiana Watercolor Society 55th Annual International Exhibit

The Louisiana Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 5-23, 2025 at Place St. Charles in New Orleans, LA. 1st Place: $2500, 2nd Place: $1000, 3rd Place: $700; Additional cash and merchandise awards, totaling approximately $8000. Juror: David R. Smith. Watercolor preferred. Other water-based paints accepted: Acrylic, casein, gouache, water-based ink, and egg tempera used in the style of watercolor without any impasto (i.e., paint build-up). See prospectus for details. Members: $30, $40, $45; Non-Members $50, $55, $60 (prices for 1-3 paintings, respectively). Deadline: January 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 504-905-5907.

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Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals, May 10-11 and/or Oct 11-12, 2025 at Crozet Park in Crozet, VA. Awards: Director's Choice, President's Choice, 1-3 People's Choice. Eligible Media Categories: Clay, Culinary, Fiber, Glass, Graphics/Drawing/Printmaking, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media (2D & 3D), Other, Painting, Personal Care items made and packaged by the artist, Photography, Wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: January 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email

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Larger than Life: The Everyday Made Big - A Public Sculpture Call

The City of Roanoke, through the Roanoke Arts Commission, is accepting submissions for freestanding sculpture responding to the theme "Larger than Life." The installation calls for oversized reimaginings of everyday objects and will be on display, May 16, 2025 through April 20, 2027 at Roanoke Virginia's Elmwood Park. $4,500 per sculpture. Open to all artists 18 and older or supervised student groups under an applicant instructor or institutional program. Regional artists and teams with connections to Roanoke are strongly encouraged to apply, as are women and artists of color. Works must be: of a scale and material suitable for outdoor display; designed to withstand an outdoor, high traffic, unmonitored environment; require little or no maintenance; original; suitable for family viewing; and constructed so that they can be securely anchored. See prospectus for guidelines. No entry fee. Deadline: February 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 540-853-5652.

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Academy Center of the Arts National Juried Art Exhibition

The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 4-26, 2025. Cash Awards, with Best in Show Award of $1000. Juror: Jeffrey Allison, Director of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older, working in the following disciplines: painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal and mixed media. All work submitted must be original (no reproductions), not done under supervision, not made from kits or patterns. All work must be suitably prepared for installation. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2015, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried art show. $35 for 3 entries. Deadline: February 10, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256.

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The International Portrait Competition 2025

The Portrait Society of America announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 8-11, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, VA. $50,000 in awards. $55 entry fee. Deadline: February 17, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 877-772-4321.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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