Artist Opportunity Guide

Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2026

Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.

Below you will find artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2026.

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November 12, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition Featured

River of Dreams

Gallery For Good

This exhibit will be held at the Farmington Main Library in partnership with the Farmington Land Trust. In addition to the library exhibit the FLT will be hosting their annual fundraiser to preserve open space in Farmington. There will be 14  spots for artists' work on the theme of River of Dreams Gala on November 19 chosen from among the overall exhibit submissions.  50% of proceeds from any sales will go to the artist, and 50% will go to support the work of the Farmington Land Trust.

River of Dreams
Organization:
Gallery For Good
Submission Deadline:
November 12, 2026
Event Dates:
November 13, 2026 - January 9, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Farmington, CT 06032, United States
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November 12, 2026 Ends Today Other Featured

A Deeper Dialogue : Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)

Point Pleasant Publishing

What is 'the catalogue'?
The Artist Feature Catalogue is not a magazine but rather a collection of scholarly essays published in a hardcover art book format as well as presented digitally in a manner similar to an exhibition catalogue. With distinction, the catalogue includes artists who have works in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and multiple Smithsonian Institution museums. Artists included in the catalogue have also been critically published by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, National Geographic, The Boston Globe, Financial Times, Newsweek, and The Guardian. There are also quite a few artists in the catalogue who are represented by some of the most respected galleries in the world. Point Pleasant Publishing editions include notable award achievers such as National Endowment for the Arts and Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant recipients as well as International Photography Awards (IPA) winners.​
 
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What are the contributions of Point Pleasant Publishing?
Point Pleasant Publishing is a leading voice in international contemporary discourse and experimental visual art. We highlight artworks, moving-images, and performances which incorporate integrative and interdisciplinary practices as well as provide unique or provocative conceptual approaches. Point Pleasant Publishing has a curatorial vision and standard to advance contemporary art beyond design principles and technique. We actively push the boundaries of contemporary art by featuring artists whose works are socially relevant, hallucinogenic, provocatively sensual, mesmerizingly enchanted, conceptually ironic, arthouse documentative, and / or engage in institutional criticism. Through detailed yet direct written commentary, Point Pleasant Publishing applies a deeper dialogue to the visual arts beyond presentation and image-sharing.


Registered with US Library of Congress:


Format: Print
ISSN: 3144-1076


Format: Online
ISSN: 3144-1084
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Archived Permanent Collections:
California State University (East Bay) - Artist Feature Catalogue : Volume 23 in linen wrap hardcover.
United States Library of Congress - Artist Feature Catalogue : Volume 22 in linen wrap hardcover.



No application fee. Modest selection requirements.


Learn more and apply at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/info-callforartists


Point Pleasant Publishing books are available to global retailers such as Amazon, online bookstores, independent and major retail platforms.


Visit our bookstore at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/hardcover-catalogue


A Deeper Dialogue : Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
November 12, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online. Global Distribution. ISBN & ISSN registration.
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
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November 13, 2026 1 day left Exhibition Featured

Open Call for Visual Artists in Northwest Michigan - Solo Exhibition at Delamar Traverse City

Kooiman Pavão Cultural


Overview
K/P Cultural and The Delamar Traverse City are thrilled to announce an open call for the Delamar Traverse City Artist Series, a newly launched featured artist program at the Hotel. Regional artists are invited to submit their work to be considered for a solo exhibition in the Delamar’s Main Hallway.  The space hosts visitors from around the world, as well as regional and local guests. 


Details
Two artists will be selected from the open call submissions and invited to show work in a solo exhibition in spring or summer 2027. Exhibitions are on view for approximately 12 weeks. Selected artists are invited to work on site (plein air) before and during the exhibition if desired. An opening reception for each exhibition will be hosted by the Delamar, and the artist's presence is required.

Selection criteria
Artwork will be selected for its technical skill, conceptual strength, and innovation within its medium. Priority will be given to artwork that is relevant to the Delamar’s audiences, offering them a taste of the creative energy and inspiration of the Northwest Michigan region. Submissions will be juried by K/P Cultural and members of the Delamar staff.


Exhibition Location
The Delamar Traverse City
615 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686


Exhibition Dates

  • Feb 1 - April 25, 2027 or

  • May 3 - August  8, 2027 

About the Delamar
Guests from near and far seek out the Delamar to enjoy moments of adventure, rest, and indulgence. Nestled between Grand Traverse Bay and the hiking trails, scenic bike paths, and other outdoor pursuits steps from the center of town is Delamar Traverse City. From the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame dramatic views of Grand Traverse Bay in our lobby to waterfront dining and guided outdoor experiences, every aspect of your stay is thoughtfully prepared with genuine care and simple, modern details. For more information, visit https://www.delamar.com/hotels/delamar-traverse-city

About K/P Cultural
Kooiman Pavão Cultural is a full-service arts advisory connecting artists, community, and place. We envision a Midwest where artists are deeply embedded in the life of our communities—where art transforms the spaces where we live, work, and gather. Kooiman Pavão Cultural is based in Traverse City, Michigan and works on projects across the region. For more information, visit kpcultural.com. 


Contact
For questions about the application itself (application requirements, terms, etc.), please contact [email protected].

Open Call for Visual Artists in Northwest Michigan - Solo Exhibition at Delamar Traverse City
Organization:
Kooiman Pavão Cultural
Submission Deadline:
November 13, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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November 13, 2026 1 day left Competition Featured

Open Theme: 2026

Black Box Gallery

A juried group photo show with an open theme at Black Box Gallery.

For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com

Open Theme: 2026
Organization:
Black Box Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 13, 2026
Event Dates:
December 1, 2026 - December 25, 2026
Entry Fee:
40.00
Award Info:
None
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97214, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint

Founded on the belief that Minnesota thrives when its artists and culture bearers thrive, the McKnight Foundation’s arts and culture program is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. Support for individual working Minnesota artists and culture bearers has been a cornerstone of the program since it began in 1982. The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowships Program provides annual, unrestricted cash awards to outstanding mid-career Minnesota artists in 15 different creative disciplines. Program partner organizations administer the fellowships and structure them to respond to the unique challenges of different disciplines. Currently, the foundation contributes about $2.8 million per year to its statewide fellowships. For more information, visit mcknight.org/artistfellowships.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
An unrestricted $25,000 award, one year access to Highpoint’s state-of-the-art print shop, and more
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

This program is open to Minnesota-based artists that use one or more forms of printmaking as part of their practice, including artists living outside the metro area. Proximity to Highpoint is not a requirement.

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

SIXI AiR Open Call 2027

Sixi Museum, a non-profit art institution in Nanjing combining collection, exhibition, academic research and public education, runs the Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project to support emerging artists. The program invites interdisciplinary explorations spanning literature, linguistics, music and sound, and visual art, encouraging artists to break traditional boundaries between mediums. Selected residents receive a private studio or apartment, living and studio space, staff support, and financial assistance toward production during a three-month stay. The residency is designed to facilitate exchange between artists of different cultural backgrounds and help them achieve creative and professional breakthroughs.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
Housing and studio space, staff assistance, and financial support for production (amount unspecified)
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Nanjing, China

Eligibility Info

Open internationally. Open to artists of all disciplines and cultural backgrounds; capable of accommodating two artists concurrently per session.

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artist Grant - November

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year. They showcase grantees on their website, social media, and marketing materials. They also feature selected applicants (with permission) on their social media to celebrate and promote artists. They hope this provides insight into the wide range of creative efforts they consider. Artists retain their copyrights.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
(USD) $30
Award Info:
Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to visual artists aged 18+ worldwide

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Anything but...Plastic

Riverside Arts Center

Plastic. noun 
Plas-tic; ‘pla-stik 


1 : a plastic substance

specifically: any of numerous organic, synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.

You know it, you can’t get away from it, but for this year’s Anything But… exhibition, we’re saying no to plastic! Acrylic paint? Get outta here! Try some homemade egg tempera! Nylon thread? No way! We suggest ethically raising and shearing a herd of sheep and spinning your own wool.*  Modge Podge? Nahhhhh, you gotta get into wheatpaste. 

Riverside wants YOU to show us how you art with materials that are free of thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight that can be made into objects, films, or filaments. Are you up for the challenge?!

* If you can’t grow your own wool, purchased wool is acceptable. (You don’t need to make your materials; you can acquire them however you want, so long as they remain plastic-free.)

Anything but...Plastic
Organization:
Riverside Arts Center
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Event Dates:
December 4, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Location:
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, United States
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November 15, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Open Call: Curated Group Exhibition (Spring 2027) - Seven House Gallery

Seven House Gallery

They invite artists to submit work for an upcoming group exhibition exploring the diverse realities of mental health and mental illness.

This show aims to create a supportive, reflective space where personal narratives, emotional landscapes, and unseen struggles can be expressed through visual art.

They welcome both emerging and established artists whose work sparks dialogue, fosters empathy, and challenges stigma around mental well-being.

What they are looking for:

- Photography, paintings, drawings, mixed media, video, poetry, sculpture.
- Creatives that reside in the United States. Due to potential shipping complications they are not considering work from outside the U.S.
- Work that comes from authentic self-exploration, no commercial or client based work

Open Call: Curated Group Exhibition (Spring 2027) - Seven House Gallery
Organization:
Seven House Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S. residents

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Exhibition

Midsumma Festival 2027, Calling for Artists: In Full Colour

Red Gallery is thrilled to announce a call for exhibition proposals as part of Midsumma Festival 2027. They are excited to continue this annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists and are seeking three artists to exhibit from 13–24 January 2027, launching their 2027 exhibition calendar. They invite emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collage, textiles, digital art, performance and installation. To submit proposals that celebrate the richness, diversity, and vibrancy of queer creativity. Whether your practice is contemporary, traditional, or experimental, they welcome authentic and engaging bodies of work that explore identity, connection, belonging and the many ways queer stories are expressed through art.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Event Dates:
January 13, 2027 - January 24, 2027
Entry Fee:
No entry fee, but participation fees depending on exhibition type. View their website link to learn more
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068, Australia

Eligibility Info

They invite emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collage, textiles, digital art, performance and installation.

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

Call for Proposals: Inaugural Ming Fay Research Fellowship 2027

The Inaugural Ming Fay Research Fellowship supports the production of original, archives-based scholarship on Ming Fay (1943–2025), whose multidisciplinary practice bridged sculpture, drawing, installation, ecology, and transnational cultural histories. Proposals may address, but are not limited to: ecology and environmental thought; transnational identity and migration; Asian diasporic histories; material experimentation and sculptural practice; intersections of art, science, and spirituality; nature as mythology and cultural symbolism in art; Downtown New York art networks and artist collectives; and public art and site-specific installations.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
Up to $2,500, based on the proposed budget and demonstrated research needs
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Master’s students, early PhD students, emerging scholars, artists, and curators are eligible. Non-US applicants are welcome to apply, but the University does not provide assistance with housing or visas.

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Competition

Fifteenth Annual Winter Film Festival - Call for Entries

NYC’s 15th annual WINTER FILM FESTIVAL is now open for submissions! They seek creative fresh voices from emerging filmmakers worldwide in all genres and lengths – feature length and shorts, narrative fiction, documentary, animation, horror, web series and music videos. Winter Film Festival is dedicated to helping emerging filmmakers get recognition and press – The festival includes a highly regarded filmmaker education series, all screenings include director Q&A sessions and they work to ensure their films get written articles, video promos and red carpet interviews. They create an SEO enhanced page on the website for each accepted film, written reviews for all films over 20 minutes and tons of on camera interviews.

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
New York, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to filmmakers worldwide

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November 15, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Tomorrow, Imagined: 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition

Sitar Arts Center

“Tomorrow, Imagined” invites artists to explore what’s ahead: the hopes, questions, and possibilities that shape where people are headed as a community and a world. This isn’t about predicting what will happen. It's about asking: What future is one imagining—and what future is one helping to create? Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. All mediums and perspectives are welcome.

Tomorrow, Imagined: 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition
Organization:
Sitar Arts Center
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Event Dates:
February 8, 2027 - March 13, 2027
Entry Fee:
$0-25
Award Info:
1st place adult $450, 2nd place adult $250, 1st place young adult $250, 2nd place young adult $150, People's Choice $100
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Washington, DC 20009, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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November 16, 2026 4 days left Residency

Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild - 2027 Summer Historic Cottage Residency Application

The primary criteria for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s Residency program is artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists in multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply in three general categories: Visual Arts, Literary Arts and Performing Arts.

Submission Deadline:
November 16, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30
Award Info:
All artists-in-residents are invited to participate in the annual AiR exhibition at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert James Gallery the year following their residency.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Woodstock, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Every summer the Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence program provides over 60 visual, literary, and performing artists of exceptional talent uninterrupted creative time within the serene natural setting of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Community and connection are core principals of our summer programs and artists from all backgrounds and all stages of their career are invited to apply.

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November 17, 2026 5 days left Competition

Gallery Ring LANDSCAPE International Online Art Contest

Gallery Ring

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition of work dedicated to land, water and sky. Landscapes, seascapes and pictures of the sky, sun and clouds above are all welcome.

The deadline to submit work is Tuesday, November 17th 2026.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks. 2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.

Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others. All winners receive a digital Award Certificate. The top winners also receive a digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters. All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome.

Organization:
Gallery Ring
Submission Deadline:
November 17, 2026
Event Dates:
November 19, 2026 - December 19, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20 US
Award Info:
Award Certificates
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 17, 2026 5 days left Grants & Fellowships Featured

$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for Fall 2026 artist grants. For this open call, grants have been increased to $4,500. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. All visual art media is eligible. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 175k.

$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026
Submission Deadline:
November 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40 to submit 10 artworks
Award Info:
6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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November 17, 2026 5 days left Other Featured

Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)

Point Pleasant Publishing

Point Pleasant Publishing was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey (currently based in the New Jersey Shore as well as beyond) and is an international contemporary arts publisher specializing in writing critical essays.

​Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive linen wrap hardcover art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue articles and artist features. The writing by Point Pleasant Publishing is 100% human-authored, absolutely no artificial intelligence used. Essays are available on the Point Pleasant website and on Substack. The Artist Feature Catalogue is internationally registered with both an ISBN and ISSN (US Library of Congress). Point Pleasant Publishing books are available to global retailers such as Amazon, online bookstores, independent and major retail platforms.

​Additionally, published artists will have one work of art on permanent display within our online gallery on Saatchi Art.



Eligibility Criteria:

Point Pleasant Publishing accepts alternative and experimental forms of visual art including photography, performance, moving-image (video / film), installation, fiber / textiles, assemblage, collage, jewelry, light design, printmaking, fashion / costume design, text-based fragments, and analogue digital (no AI). ​

Artists are selected based on a variety of factors including originality, conceptual impact, overall cohesiveness of portfolio, and aesthetic qualities of the art. ​We especially encourage alternative / experimental and underrepresented artists to apply.

No application fee. Modest selection requirements.


Learn more and apply at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/info-callforartists

Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
November 17, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online. Global Distribution. ISBN & ISSN registration.
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
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November 20, 2026 8 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art - GO GREEN

Art Fluent

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to the online exhibit, GO GREEN.

Green sits at the psychological midpoint of the color spectrum, and the eye processes it with the least strain of any hue. It's tied to safety, stability, and growth, though it can just as easily tip into envy or unease. That range makes it one of the more emotionally loaded colors artists can work with. Submit your version of GO GREEN.

Call for Art - GO GREEN
Organization:
Art Fluent
Submission Deadline:
November 20, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
Award Info:
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 21, 2026 9 days left Competition

International Open Call - Divide Magazine Issue 21

Divide Magazine

Are you ready to showcase your art on a global stage? Divide Magazine, a leading contemporary art publication, is now accepting submissions for Issue 21.

With a dedicated annual readership and a growing Instagram community of over 30,000 followers at @dividemag, your work will be seen by thousands of art enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals worldwide.

Why Submit?

Global Exposure: Be featured alongside a diverse range of emerging and established artists from around the world.

Expanded Visibility: Select artists will receive additional promotion through Instagram features and exclusive artist interviews.

ELIGIBILITY

Artists from any country are welcome to apply. All mediums are accepted, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, mixed media, installation, fashion, illustration, and more.

International Open Call - Divide Magazine Issue 21
Organization:
Divide Magazine
Submission Deadline:
November 21, 2026
Entry Fee:
£35
Award Info:
All artists that submit will be featured in the magazine
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 22, 2026 10 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: 150th Legacy Mural Commission, City of St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines invites professional mural artists and artist-led teams to design a large mural for the Ontario Street Parking Garage facade as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The commission, titled A Love Letter to a City, draws on the city's history, communities and future. Shortlisted artists integrate an element of a poem by the city's Poet Laureate into their concepts.

Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Award Info:
CAD $50,000 all-inclusive project budget
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Painting
Location:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to professional visual and mural artists and artist-led teams residing in Ontario or with strong connections to St. Catharines, with demonstrated experience delivering public art or large-scale projects

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November 22, 2026 10 days left Exhibition Featured

Synthetic Truths

UNDERSTORY

UNDERSTORY invites U.S. artists to submit conceptual work for SYNTHETIC TRUTHS, an exhibition on the synthetic, the substitute, and the relationship between synthetic and natural.

Synthetic Truths
Organization:
UNDERSTORY
Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Event Dates:
January 13, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Cleveland, OH 44102, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. artists

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November 22, 2026 10 days left Exhibition

Summer Small Works Show & Prize 2026

Applications are now open for the Summer Small Works Show & Prize 2026, for artworks created since 1 January 2026. Open to Australian artists over 18 years, all 2D and 3D mediums accepted. 2026 theme is EMERGENCE. “Small”: {145 x 145 x 210 mm} maximum dimensions, smaller works welcomed.

Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Event Dates:
December 3, 2026 - December 23, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30-$140
Award Info:
1 artwork will be awarded $1000 prize money (non-acquisitive). 11 artworks will each be awarded $100 prize money (non-acquisitive).
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to Australian artists over 18 years, all 2D and 3D mediums accepted.

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November 23, 2026 11 days left Residency

Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild - 2027 AiR Summer Communal Application

The primary criteria for acceptance to Byrdcliffe’s Residency program is artistic excellence and demonstrated commitment to one’s field of endeavor. Artists in multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply in three general categories: Visual Arts, Literary Arts and Performing Arts.

Submission Deadline:
November 23, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30
Award Info:
Fellowships and stipends are awarded to select artists based on merit and need. Need-based artists must fill out our supplemental grant application.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Woodstock, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Every summer the Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence program provides over 60 visual, literary, and performing artists of exceptional talent uninterrupted creative time within the serene natural setting of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Community and connection are core principals of our summer programs and artists from all backgrounds and all stages of their career are invited to apply.

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November 24, 2026 12 days left Grants & Fellowships

Jack Straw Cultural Center - Artist Support Program 2027

The Artist Support Program has been assisting artists working creatively with sound since 1994. Artists of every genre and style have been represented, including writers, choreographers, multidisciplinary artists, theatre sound designers, radio producers, film makers, visual artists, and musicians and composers of all types. Every year, up to eight artists are awarded twenty hours of studio recording and production time with a Jack Straw engineer. An additional twelve artists receive matching awards for studio time as part of our Artist Assistance Program. Artists for the Artist Support Program are selected by an interdisciplinary peer panel. The opportunity to work in a large professional recording studio with experienced sound engineers is a boon to many artists who may not otherwise be able to afford to produce work in this setting. The Artist Support Program is open to artists of all disciplines whose project proposals include sound as a major component. Projects are presented to the public at artist events at Jack Straw and other venues.

Submission Deadline:
November 24, 2026
Award Info:
Every year, up to eight artists are awarded twenty hours of studio recording and production time with a Jack Straw engineer. An additional twelve artists receive matching awards for studio time as part of their Artist Assistance Program. Artists for the Artist Support Program are selected by an interdisciplinary peer panel.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
Seattle, Washington 98105, United States

Eligibility Info

The Artist Support Program is open to artists of all disciplines whose project proposals include sound as a major component. Such projects might include recording a music album, producing radio programs, oral histories, audio literature, sound for a gallery installation or public art project, film, music and sound design for dance and theater, digital media work, etc. Artists living outside of the Puget Sound region may apply, but should be aware that expenses for travel, lodging, etc. are not included in the award. Artists may apply as individuals or in teams.

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November 24, 2026 12 days left Other Featured

Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)

Point Pleasant Publishing

Point Pleasant Publishing was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey (currently based in the New Jersey Shore as well as beyond) and is an international contemporary arts publisher specializing in writing critical essays.

​Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive linen wrap hardcover art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue articles and artist features. The writing by Point Pleasant Publishing is 100% human-authored, absolutely no artificial intelligence used. Essays are available on the Point Pleasant website and on Substack. The Artist Feature Catalogue is internationally registered with both an ISBN and ISSN (US Library of Congress). Point Pleasant Publishing books are available to global retailers such as Amazon, online bookstores, independent and major retail platforms.

​Additionally, published artists will have one work of art on permanent display within our online gallery on Saatchi Art.



Eligibility Criteria:

Point Pleasant Publishing accepts alternative and experimental forms of visual art including photography, performance, moving-image (video / film), installation, fiber / textiles, assemblage, collage, jewelry, light design, printmaking, fashion / costume design, text-based fragments, and analogue digital (no AI). ​

Artists are selected based on a variety of factors including originality, conceptual impact, overall cohesiveness of portfolio, and aesthetic qualities of the art. ​We especially encourage alternative / experimental and underrepresented artists to apply.

No application fee. Modest selection requirements.


Learn more and apply at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/info-callforartists


Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
November 24, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online. Global Distribution. ISBN & ISSN registration.
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
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November 25, 2026 13 days left Competition

Women Artists 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art

Fusion Art announces the Women Artists 2026 Art Competition.

For this open theme online art competition, any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. All 2D & 3D women artists only, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Women Artists 2026 Art Competition
Organization:
Fusion Art
Submission Deadline:
November 25, 2026
Event Dates:
December 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027
Entry Fee:
$25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
Award Info:
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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November 27, 2026 15 days left Competition

16th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Open” (No Theme) Online Art Competition.

There is no theme for this open art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.

Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners and finalists receive social and art media promotion, a virtual award exhibition, and award certificates.

16th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition
Organization:
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 27, 2026
Event Dates:
December 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries.
Award Info:
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners and finalists receive social and art media promotion, a virtual award exhibition, and award certificates.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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Ongoing 17 days left Competition Featured

Magazine Cover Art Selection - PJAS, Winter 2027 Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

The Winter 2027 Editorial Cover Selection recognizes a single work that will serve as the cover for an upcoming Vintage issue of the Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences. The selected piece is presented as the cover image across both digital and print formats, representing the tone and identity of the issue as a whole.

Works are considered for their ability to function as a strong, self-contained image, with particular attention to composition, clarity, and visual presence. The selection process prioritizes work that holds impact both at full scale and in reproduction, maintaining integrity across formats.

Magazine Cover Art Selection - PJAS, Winter 2027 Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
14
Award Info:
Magazine Cover Feature, Institutional-Level Recognition
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Competition Featured

photographic call for entry | "pinhole"

A Smith Gallery

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work for "pinhole. Both digital and analog pinhole images are eligible for this call. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. Also, 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. Both the Juror and Director Award’s will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100. All exhibition images receive exposure on both Instagram and Facebook over the duration of the exhibition.

Juror will be Amanda Smith, gallery director and artist

photographic call for entry | "pinhole"
Organization:
A Smith Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Event Dates:
January 1, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image
Award Info:
Both the Juror and Director Award’s will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art for Atrium at New Central Library, Guelph

The Guelph Public Library Board invites professional artists and artist-led teams to create an original three-dimensional public artwork for the atrium of the new Central Library. The work becomes part of the City of Guelph Public Art Collection and is intended to give the building a strong visual identity. The call runs in two phases, with up to five shortlisted artists developing full proposals.

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
CAD $250,000 project budget plus HST; CAD $2,500 honorarium for shortlisted artists
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to artists and artist-led teams residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada, and to Indigenous artists from the territories now known as Canada

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Competition Featured

November Salon Art Prize

PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize, formerly the PleinAir Salon, is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. They invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners (242) are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize Winners each receive $15,000—one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur.

In addition to over $65,000 in all cash prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through their various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Early Bird Registration ends on the 15th. Enter before the deadline to receive 25% off every entry. The regular cost is $40 for the first entry, and just $16 for each additional entry. Artists are welcome to enter as many paintings as they like, in as many categories as they like. There are 19 categories in all.

Check out https://TheSalonArtPrize.com/archive to see what else is offered to the winners.

November Salon Art Prize
Organization:
PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines
Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
Early Bird: $29/$12 Regular: $40/$16
Award Info:
$2,250 per month, $65,000 annually
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Drawing, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in drawing and painting internationally

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Competition

Anthology Photography Competition 2026

Open to photographers of all levels and nationalities, this competition celebrates outstanding standalone images responding to a set annual theme. Submissions are judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual impact, with a range of photographic styles and techniques accepted. The winning photographer receives a cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology magazine, providing a publication platform and increased visibility for their work.

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
€18
Award Info:
USD $500 cash prize and editorial coverage in Anthology magazine
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Exhibition

Trailhead Gallery – Call For Art

The Loppet Foundation is seeking local artists to showcase their work in the Trailhead Gallery, a bright, welcoming space in the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park — where art, connection to the outdoors, and community meet. Artists receive full visibility in a high-traffic community space. Priority consideration will be given to local, Minnesota artists.

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
6 weeks- 2 months per exhibit
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and established artists in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Residency

The Factory on Willow 2027 Artist Residency Open Call

This residency program brings creative practitioners from around the world to a shared live-work environment for up to twelve weeks. The program is designed to support emerging artists transitioning into professional practice by offering an environment for creative freedom, discovery, and refinement of an individual body of work. Selected participants are provided housing for the duration of the residency, removing a significant barrier to sustained, focused studio time. The setting is intended to foster a community of practitioners working alongside one another during their stay. This structure is well suited to emerging artists seeking uninterrupted time and space away from everyday obligations to develop new work or advance an existing project.

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
Up to 3 months of free housing and dedicated space to focus full-time on creative practice development
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging artists of any discipline.

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November 30, 2026 18 days left Competition

Halloran Contemporary Arts Prize

The Halloran Contemporary Art Prize is an acquisitive art prize that engages with and responds to the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum’s Halloran Collection: Science & the Sea. Open to NSW and ACT residents. With a total prize pool of $27,000, including First Place (acquisitive), Runner-Up People’s Choice the Halloran Art Prize continues to position itself as a significant regional art award. Providing a significant platform for artists to engage with history through a contemporary lens, connecting enlightenment ideas with present-day concerns around perception, knowledge, power, and uncertainty.

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$50.00
Award Info:
$27,000 prize money: First Place $20,000 (acquisitive), Runner-Up $5,000, People’s Choice $2,000
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
HUSKISSON, New South Wales, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to artists over 18 living in NSW or ACT, working in any medium

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