46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival - Evergreen, CO

Center for the Arts Evergreen invites artists to apply for the 46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival, held July 18 & 19, 2026 at Buchanan Park Field in Evergreen, CO. Summerfest welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting their own handmade works of art. There are no quotas in any medium; however, the jury will be instructed to do their best to select a well-balanced show. Mediums accepted: Ceramics, Eco Art (incorporates recycled materials), Digital Art (limited editions, signed and numbered), Drawing (includes pastel), Fiber (basketry, embroidery, leatherwork, weaving, tapestry and papermaking), Glass, Jewelry, Makers (home goods, foods, drinks, or other creative products), Metalwork (non-sculptural, non-jewelry), Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking (No Photomechanical or Giclee prints. All prints must show the edition number and the artist's signature), Sculpture, Wearable Art (No mass-produced items), Wood, Other. $40 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-674-0056.

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National Small Print Show

The Creede Arts Council announces a call to artists for their annual National Small Print Show, a juried art show of matted hand-pulled prints held as a live exhibit at the Creede Repertory Theatre lobby in Creede, Colorado and as a virtual show, May 23 - July 31, 2026. Cash awards for Best in Show, 2nd and 3rd Place and for Two Honorable Mentions. Artists from all 50 states and Canada are invited to submit up to 3 original prints to exhibit and sell. Matted hand pulled prints - Monotype, Linocut, Lithograph, Woodcut, Aquatint & more (see our website for guidelines). $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 719-658-0312.

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Redmond Arts Festival 2026

Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) announces a call to artists for the Redmond Arts Festival, July 31 - August 2, 2026 at Redmond Town Center in Redmond, WA. All work must be original to the artist or a reproduction of the artist's original work. Reproductions may comprise no more than 40% of work for sale (excluding printmakers and photographers). Items outside these guidelines are not permitted. Eligible artist-made goods include 2D and 3D art, photography, sculpture, wearable and functional art, fiber and paper art, glass, ceramics, jewelry, candles, body-care products, furniture, and home décor. $40 application fee. Apply by March 20 and use code earlybird26 for $10 off your application fee. Deadline: April 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-351-2826.

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Estes Valley Plein Air

The Art Center of Estes Park announces a call to artists for Estes Valley Plein Air, August 20-25, 2026 in Estes Park, CO. $11,000 in cash and gift certificates. Open to any artist using oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or gouache. Participating artist must paint from life, on location. To be considered for participation in this event, artists must submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work. $60 jury fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (970) 586-5882.

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Brighton Traffic Box Murals

The City of Brighton, CO invites artists to embark on an exciting endeavor - transforming traffic signal boxes into captivating public art installations to be displayed across the community for 2-3 years. The subcommittee will select up to 15 pieces of art for public voting. Six pieces of artwork will be selected. Each artist or artist team will receive a $500 honorarium. All artists must be based in Colorado. All mediums welcome (watercolor, photography, multi-media, acrylic, etc.). Individual artists as well as artist teams are eligible. Submissions will be accepted for young artists (17 and younger) and adult artists (18 and older). At least one traffic box will be awarded to the youth category. The City will handle the printing and installation of all Traffic Box Murals. Selected artists need only submit their final digital file, and the City will take it from there! No application fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-655-2176.

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Call for Photography Unveiled, Los Angeles

TAG Gallery in Los Angeles, California seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, April 22 - May 15, 2026. Best of Show receives a Solo show in Lazarus Gallery at TAG, and three honorable mentions. Jurors: Eric M. Renard and Joe Doherty. Entries must be original photographs of the artist's own execution, all artwork must be for sale, and under 30 inches. Open to photographers/artists 18 yrs +. $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

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Framed: Black and White

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, May 1-25, 2026. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Juror: Todd Johnson. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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Call for Entry- "O Say Can You See...The Soul of Our Nation"

The Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 29-June 28, 2026. Juror: Jeff Raz. Open to California artists 18+. All fine arts visual media (2D & 3D) will be considered. Must fit through a standard-sized door (80" x 35") and weigh less than 50lbs. $15 per image. Deadline: April 14, 2026 11:59pm. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

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CaRt26 | Contemporary Art in Realism, 3rd International Juried Exhibition

3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, CO announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 19 - July 31, 2026. $3500 in awards. Jurors: Kazuhiro Yamada, Kumiko S. McKee, Ricki Klages, Rubén Fernández Pereira. Traditional media only: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking (drawing-based). No digital art, photography, AI-generated elements, or reproductions. $65 entry fee. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 1-970-388-1969.

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10th Annual Out 'N About Plein Air Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for the 10th Annual Out 'N About Plein Air Exhibition, to be held July 1 - August 1, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Cash awards of $1,225, $700 and $500. Three Honorable Mentions at $250 and Best Local San Diego Scene, $175. Juror: Ken Goldman. Artwork must be painted on location, in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Start with a blank piece of paper and let the location be your guide. Open to artists 18 years and older. Members $45, Non-members $55 for two paintings. Deadline: April 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

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10th Seattle Art Fair

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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2027 Open Call for Art

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange - whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 Corvallis Fall Festival

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People's Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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SDWS 46th International Exhibition

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 27 - October 31, 2026 in San Diego, CA. $30,000 in cash and merchandise awards anticipated. Juror: Ana Laura Salazar. Open to artists 18 years and older. Paintings must be water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on natural or paper synthetic paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel. Members $45, Non-members $55. Deadline: May 8, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

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69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Committee announces a call to artists for the 69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, to be held September 19 & 20, 2026 at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA. Four Awards of Excellence - $500 each. We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products, etc. View the 2026 Standards Info Sheet on our website. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 Summerlin Festival of Arts

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

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53rd Annual Steamboat Creates Art in the Park Call for Artists

Steamboat Creates announces a call to artists for the 53rd Annual Art in the Park, to be held July 11-12, 2026 at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs, CO. Categories: Clay (functional or sculptural), Fiber (sculptural, wearable, leather or other), Fine Art 2D (digital, mixed media, painting, pencil or photography), Glass (functional or sculptural), Jewelry, Kidspot (activity, apparel, toys or other), Metal (functional or sculptural), Wood (functional or sculptural), Food (service or retail products), Other. Early Bird Deadline: April 11, 2026 = $35 Application fee, Late Applications: April 12-June 26 = $75 Application fee. More info. Contact: email or call 970-879-9008.

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Meeker Classic Sheepdog Art & Photography Show and Sale

The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials seeks entries for an art & photography show, September 9-13, 2026 at Wilber Barn at Ute Park in Meeker, Colorado. $1500 Fine Art Best of Show Plus Media Feature, $500 Photography Best of Show, plus multiple other awards in both categories. Juror: John Kobald. Open to all artists aged 15 years and older. The theme of artwork entries must reflect sheepdog trials (Sheep, dog or Handler) in order to be eligible for the judging for the contest; the theme must have two of the three subjects (sheep, dog, handler) in the work. **Work can still be entered and sold regardless of the judging. Entries must be original artwork not previously entered in a Meeker Classic Art Contest. Any reproducible medium is acceptable. No sculptures or digital art. Photography Class: Digital enhancement of images to improve photographic quality and impact is allowed. $35 per submission. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-670-8415.

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. $77,000 USD in cash & prizes in seven award categories. Jury panel. Winners will be invited to participate in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA alongside 100+ of the world's best contemporary representational artists, November 7, 2026 - January 7, 2027. Open to all static mediums including Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, lowbrow etc. $40 entry fee. Deadline: July 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival

The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to submit entries for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, the largest juried fine art exhibition in Eastern Oregon. The festival takes place September 18-20, 2026 in the scenic town of Joseph, OR. $4,000 in awards. Eligible media include: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, and digital art. $50 for up to 3 works. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-432-0505.

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