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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October 2, 2026 Ends Today Residency

Center for the Arts Evergreen Artist-in-Residence Program 2027

Center for the Arts Evergreen invites emerging and established artists across disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, installation, writing, and music, to its Artist-in-Residence Program in Evergreen, Colorado. Twelve-week residencies are offered three times each year, providing housing, a private studio with secure access, a monthly stipend, and teaching and sales opportunities. Residents develop a community program connected to their residency plan, engaging the local Evergreen community and surrounding towns. The program supports creativity and community engagement in a natural setting in the foothills of metro Denver.

Submission Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35
Award Info:
USD $250 monthly stipend
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Colorado, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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October 2, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition Featured

Embodied Existence

Chronic Pain Project

The Chronic Pain Project brings artists with experiences of chronic pain together to shift narratives and perceptions of invisible conditions while creating empathy for the people living with them. This exhibit, "Embodied Existence," will be held at Lewis & Clark's Watzek Library. We encourage anyone living with chronic pain or caring for someone with a chronic condition to submit a piece and to consider what it means to be embodied.

Embodied Existence
Organization:
Chronic Pain Project
Submission Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Event Dates:
October 9, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97213, United States
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October 3, 2026 1 day left Exhibition Featured

Art In Flight - 2026

Palette of Roses Art League

ROSE CITY ART GALLERY & GIFTS PRESENTS



OPEN ART CALL for Art In Flight Art Show - 2026


A Celebration of Art, Aviation & Imagination


Prepare for takeoff!


Rose City Art Gallery & Gifts invites artists to participate in Art In Flight 2026, an exciting exhibition and sale presented in conjunction with the 6th Annual Rose City Airfest and Tyler’s Weekend of Flight.


This unique exhibition brings together the excitement of aviation and the creative vision of artists. We invite you to explore the many interpretations of flight—from aircraft and aviation history to movement, freedom, adventure, dreams, journeys, and the limitless power of imagination.


Whether your inspiration comes from the sky, the stories of those who have taken flight, or the feeling of freedom and possibility that flight represents, this is your opportunity to take your art to new heights.

IMPORTANT DATES


Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026
NOTE: Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-entry basis; There is a limit of 2 entries per submission (person). The call will close when all available spaces are filled, even if that occurs before the October 1 deadline. 

Artwork Delivery: October 6, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM to Rose City Art Gallery & Gifts 328 S. College Ave. Tyler, Texas 75703

Exhibition Dates: October 8, 9 & 10, 2026

Artwork Pickup: October 10, 2026 | 4:45 PM at Rose City Art Gallery & Gifts 


Sales & Commissions:

A 20% commission will be retained by the Rose City Art Gallery.  

WHY SUBMIT YOUR ART?


Showcase your work during one of Tyler’s most exciting aviation weekends.

Reach a diverse audience of art lovers, collectors, aviation enthusiasts, families, and visitors.

Gain exposure by having your artwork displayed in a professional gallery setting.

Sell your work and introduce your art to potential new collectors.

Be part of a major community event connecting the arts with Tyler’s aviation heritage.

Connect with other artists and become part of a vibrant creative community.

Challenge your creativity by interpreting the theme of flight in your own unique way.


LET YOUR IMAGINATION TAKE FLIGHT



Art In Flight is more than an aviation-themed exhibition. It is an invitation to interpret what flight means to you.


Paint it. Draw it. Sculpt it. Photograph it. Create it.


From vintage aircraft and soaring skies to birds, bees, butterflies, insects, kites, balloons, rockets, and anything else that takes to the air—Art In Flight invites you to explore flight in all its forms. Let your imagination take wing.


EXHIBITION LOCATION:

Rose City Art Gallery & Gifts
328 S. College Ave.
Tyler, TX 75702
Across from Caldwell Arts Academy


Join us for Art In Flight 2026 and put your work where art and aviation take center stage.


TAKE YOUR ART TO NEW HEIGHTS.


SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR ART IN FLIGHT 2026.

Art In Flight - 2026
Organization:
Palette of Roses Art League
Submission Deadline:
October 3, 2026
Event Dates:
October 8, 2026 - October 10, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Location:
Tyler, TX 75702, United States
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October 4, 2026 2 days left Competition

M16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026

The M16 Artspace Drawing Prize invites submissions in traditional drawing media and techniques, as well as innovative, experimental formats that extend and challenge understandings of what constitutes drawing in contemporary art practices. As a staple in their exhibition calendar since 2006, this prestigious prize celebrates the breadth and diversity of contemporary drawing practice, attracting hundreds of entries from across Australia.

Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Event Dates:
November 21, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Entry Fee:
$45 for your first entry, $40 for your second entry, $35 for your third entry. E.g. If you submit 3 entries your total will be $120 ($45 + $40 + $35)
Award Info:
Total prize pool of over $15,000
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Drawing
Location:
Griffith, Australian Capital Territory 2603, Australia

Eligibility Info

The competition is open to all artists over 18 years of age (as at time of entry) from Australia.

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October 4, 2026 2 days left Residency

Abrons Arts Center 2027-2028 Visual Artist AIRspace Residency

Visual Artist AIRspace Residency supports a cohort of 3 visual artists for a residency at Abrons Arts Center over the course of 20 months. Each fellow will be paired with a professional artist mentor who is an alum of the Abrons Arts Center Visual Artist AIRspace Residency program. The mentor will support the creative and professional development of the fellows during the residency period.

Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Award Info:
Annual honorarium of $7,000 and annual materials stipend of $5,000
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Based in New York City and living within the 5 boroughs at the time of application submission and during the residency period

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October 4, 2026 2 days left Competition Featured

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale - 2026

Palette of Roses Art League

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale: 2026
The Palette of Roses Art League (PORAL) announces a call to East Texas Artists with memberships from the Palette of Roses Art League ( PORAL) to an open art exhibit. Junior entries do not have to have a membership with the Palette of Roses Art League to enter this show.
The show will be located at the beautiful Tyler Rose Garden Center at 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, Texas
 


Show Guidelines


How to become a member of the art league:

East Texas Artist without PORAL membership may sign up for membership using the link provided to become eligible for the show entry:  Select here for membership link
PORAL memberships comes with many benefits including eligibility to participate in multiple art shows hosted by the organization throughout the year, class discounts, eligibility to sell artwork in Rose City Art Gallery , and much much more. See website, paletteofrosesartleague.org for more information on the benefits of membership.

What you need ready before submitting to Art Call:


  • Setup free submission only account with artwork archive. *** A paid account subscription or 14 free trial is NOT needed. ***


  • Images of artwork - straight on photographs and neatly cropped. These images will be used in promotional materials so please present your images professionally. 


  • Title of artwork


  • Price, this is the price you want to sell your artwork for. (do not enter anything in the fields for the wholesale value, fair market value, or insurance value)


  • Medium and Substrate entered in the Medium field box. (example: acrylic on canvas, watercolor on paper, oil on wood panel, etc...) Some artwork may not have a substrate such as jewelry. 


  • Subject Matter of the art is the category of your artwork. (landscape, portrait, still life,  etc....) See below for full list of categories. 


  • Size (size of artwork and size of frame if applicable)


  • Complete your profile information to include contact information, headshot & artist bio. A photo of yourself can also be uploaded in your submission only account. Headshots and artist bio are used for promotional material and highly recommended.  


  • Division: Choose your division based on the definitions provided. Please email any questions regarding division selection to [email protected]

Summary of Important Dates:



  • Show submission deadline: Oct. 4, 2026


  • Show dates & hours:

    • Thursday, October 15th                  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    • Friday, October 16th                         9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    • Saturday, October 17th                   9:00 am – 4:00 pm




  • Delivery/Check-In date: Sunday, October 11th;  10:00pm – 4:00pm. 

             Delivery time slots will be setup by Division.  
             Professional & Photography - TBD
             Advance II -TBD
             Advance I - TBD
             Amateur- TBD
             Junior I & II - TBD
             Sculpture, Dimensional, Wearable - TBD
          Note: Labels for your show pieces will be provided at the check-in table

  • Reception Dinner and Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, October 14th; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
           - Check in will begin at 6:00 pm with appetizers and beverages, program begins at 6:30 pm.
          -  Best of Show winners will be awarded at 7:00pm along with other ribbon winners in each category.
           - The judges will be available for individual critiques at the reception as time allows

  • Artwork pick up date: October 17th; 4-5pm
It is the responsibility of the artist to pick up their artwork (or arrange someone to pick it up for them. If someone is picking up your artwork for you, please advise Diane Reis or Deborah Setser prior to pick up date).  PORAL is not responsible for artwork left after 5:00pm.



Entry Fees:

Maximum entry pieces: 8 
Adult Fee (18 yrs & up) : $15 per entry
Junior Fee ( 7-17 yrs) : $4.95 per entry with discount code: JUNIOR2026

Adult entries must be members of the Palette of Roses Art League. However, Junior entries (7-17 yrs) do not have to have a membership with the Palette of Roses Art League to enter this show.

Entry Fees Deadline:


  • Fees:  $15.00 per entry.  Show submission & registration fees must be paid online by credit or debit card.

  • Max. Entries: 8 artwork entries per artist submission.

  • Artists are encouraged to get their entries in as soon as possible.  

  • Show entry and fees deadline is Oct. 4, 2026

Artwork Delivery and Pickup:


  • Artwork will be received Sunday, October 11th   9:00am – 4:00pm at the Rose Garden Center. Drop off Time Slots will be established by Division  (professional, ameture, etc.).  Notification of division drop times will be emailed to every show participant.  IF YOU CANNOT BRING IN YOUR ENTRIES AT THIS TIME, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO DROP IT OFF FOR YOU.  

  • ALL UNSOLD ENTRIES MUST REMAIN ON DISPLAY FOR THE ENTIRE SHOW. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • The buyer prior to the close of the show may take artwork that is sold during the show. (Exception is Best of Show winners)

  • All artwork must be picked up between 4:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday, October 17th . Any artwork left behind will be donated to PORAL for fundraising auction and included in our scholarship fund.

  • All artwork must be checked out at the registration table.

  • It is the responsibility of the artist to pick up their artwork (or arrange someone to pick it up for them. If someone is picking up your artwork for you, please advise Diane Reis or Deborah Setser prior to pick up date).    PORAL is not responsible for artwork left after 5:00pm.



NOTE:
The Palette of Roses will take every precaution to ensure the safety and handling of your artwork.  The persons handling your work on behalf of the league are not held responsible for your work during the time it is in our possession.  By selecting the "submission" online entry button, you agree to the terms and conditions of the procedures associated with this show.




Eligibility and Entry Requirements:


  • Entry into the show is open to all Palette of Roses Art League members with dues paid as of 10/01/2026. 


  • This is not a juried show. Your entry is accepted unless it does not meet the show’s eligibility requirements and guidelines.

  • There is a limit of eight (8) artwork entries per member.

  • Entries must not have been previously exhibited in this show.

  • Entries must be original in concept in all categories except Reproduction. 

  • Artwork done from a published book, magazine, calendar or internet image would not be considered original in concept (just changing a few items in the image does not make it your original concept)

  • Paintings must be solely the work of the artist (none done in a workshop of under a teacher’s instruction)

  • Artwork done from a photograph that the artist did not take; artist must be able to provide documentation of permission granted by photographer upon request by PORAL.

  • Entries must have been executed within the last two (2) years. 

  • Entries must be framed unless painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas of at least ½ inch deep. Photography exception: Photographs are exempt from this guideline. See specs under photography section below.

  • Entries must be no larger than 40 x 40 framed size. Artist must provide your own easel for large or heavy work.

  • Entries 36”x 36” or larger requiring glass must be framed using Plexiglas.  

  • No pictures with sawtooth hangers will be accepted, noncompliance will lead to art being rejected.  Wire hangers are mandatory. 

  • Artists may only enter in one (1) division but in as many categories as they wish. 

  • No crafts, gruesome or vulgar subjects will be accepted. Tasteful nudes are acceptable. Works that are deemed ...

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale - 2026
Organization:
Palette of Roses Art League
Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Event Dates:
October 15, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15.00
Type:
Competition
Location:
Tyler, TX 75702, United States
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October 4, 2026 2 days left Competition

The City of Arvada’s Arts & Culture Commission

The City of Arvada’s Arts & Culture Commission invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications and concepts for the creation of a sculpture near the new Arvada Aquatics Center. This landmark artwork will serve as a visual icon for the neighborhood and facility, showcasing a celebration of water, movement, and community.

Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Award Info:
Budget: $74,500
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Arvada, Colorado 80002, United States

Eligibility Info

This call is open to professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience in creating and installing large-scale, durable, outdoor sculpture. Artists working in abstract or contemporary sculptural forms are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 18 years or older and hold a current Colorado home or studio address to be eligible to apply.

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October 4, 2026 2 days left Services Featured

Certified Independent Publishers (Civil Rights Organization)

Point Pleasant Publishing

The mission of Certified Independent Publishers is to certify to the public a publisher or publication is truly 'independent'. As an organization, we believe independence in publishing means human-authored writing, independent distribution, and convictions in freedom of speech and freedom of expression. Independent publishers play a critical role in society as they almost in all cases are the only ones publishing speech deemed to be unpopular or non-commercially viable. As a result, independent publishers are vital to our communities, our nation, and the world in maintaining freedom of speech and freedom of expression, by allowing minority voices and ideas to be heard and recognized. Certified Independent Publishers is a civil rights organization dedicated to verifying authentic independence in publishing.


Zero Fees. No Membership Dues. 



Criteria for becoming a Certified Independent Publisher:
 
- 100% of your writing and published content must be free of artificial intelligence. This includes no editing or proofreading with artificial intelligence.


- Cannot use artificial intelligence to design your promotional materials or publication designs.


- You must be a print-on-demand publisher or publication. Online-only publications also qualify. No brick-and-mortar publishing houses can qualify as they censor content by omission and prioritize commercially-viable content. 


- Your publisher or publication believes in the concepts of freedom of speech and freedom of expression.



​
Benefits of Being a Member:
​
- A decal to prove to your audience your publisher or publication is truly independent, free of AI, with independent distribution, and does not censor content outside of editorial standards. This decal proves the integrity of your authorship. 
​
- Ability to use Certified Independent Publishers as a professional and verifiable reference. We will vouch for you.
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Disclaimer:
​
- Receiving membership, a decal, and reference is not an endorsement of the content of any publisher or publication. Certified Independent Publishers does not endorse or oppose any publisher or publication who are verified members. 
​
- Membership can be revoked for using artificial intelligence in publishing, overtly censoring content outside of editorial standards, or turning your operation into a brick-and-mortar publishing house. 
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- Unauthorized publishers and publications who use the decal or name of Certified Independent Publishers as a reference will have their publisher / publication listed on our website as an unauthorized user.



How to Apply:
​

Email your CV and a link to your publisher / publication website or portfolio to [email protected]


Our website is located at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/certified-independent-publishers

Certified Independent Publishers (Civil Rights Organization)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Type:
Services
Eligibility:
International
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October 4, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant

Supported by the Wagner Foundation, this grant program provides unrestricted funding to independent presses with a history of publishing artists' books. Now in its third year, the program recognizes past accomplishments in artists' book publishing while supporting future projects and organizational sustainability. Selected publishers also receive a featured exhibitor presence at a major art book fair, offering visibility and connection to a broader audience of collectors, artists, and institutions. Applications are reviewed by Printed Matter staff alongside an outside jury.

Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Award Info:
USD $10,000 unrestricted grant plus a featured exhibitor presence at a Printed Matter NY or LA Art Book Fair
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to independent artists' book publishers with a history of artists' book publishing; not intended for individual artists

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October 4, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

Mount Barker District Council Arts Grants

The Mount Barker District Council’s Arts Grants are open for applications 24 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. Professional artists and arts organisations can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to create, produce and show new projects or new stages of projects. The Arts Grants are designed to support works of high artistic merit with professional artist involvement throughout the creative process and outcome of the project. Projects must have a clear link to the Mount Barker district in South Australia and be able to be engaged with by members of the public.

Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Award Info:
Up to $5,000
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
South Australia, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to Australia-based artists

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October 5, 2026 3 days left Competition Featured

photographic call for entry | "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage"

A Smith Gallery

Diptychs, Triptychs, Collages and Multiples (more than a Triptych) tell stories. What kind of a storyteller are you?

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage" to A Smith Gallery by October 7, 2026. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Up to forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase.

27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition.

Juror will be Manuela Thames, photographic artist, writer and educator.

photographic call for entry | "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage"
Organization:
A Smith Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
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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October 5, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Otterbein University's 8th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

Museum and Galleries


Supporting the work of young artists.

Juror:  Scott Short 
Scott Short earned an MFA in 1990 from The Ohio State University. Short is a 2026 recipient of the international Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Individual Support Grant, and his art has been exhibited at The Whitney Museum of American Art (New York) The Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo), The Renaissance Society (University of Chicago), The Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago), Christopher Grimes Gallery (Los Angeles), Charlie James Gallery (Los Angeles), Western Exhibitions (Chicago), The DePaul Art Museum (Chicago), Randolph Street Gallery (Chicago), and Yvon Lambert (New York). Short's work has also been exhibited at Barbara Gladstone Gallery (Brussels), Cardi Gallery (Milan), and the Leal Rios Foundation (Lisbon). He currently lives and works in Columbus, Ohio, and works at The Frank Museum of Art & Galleries on installation and collection management. 

Otterbein University's 8th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition
Organization:
Museum and Galleries
Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
November 21, 2026 - December 4, 2026
Award Info:
Cash awards & Scholarships! (Awards announced at the exhibition reception.) All students who jury into the exhibition receive a $3,000 scholarship if they apply and are accepted too Otterbein as an Art Major. They also qualify for portfolio review that comes the possibility of additional scholarships up to a total of $8,000.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
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October 5, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Foodways

Jessica Ransom

This exhibition explores foodways in Palm Beach County and beyond, encompassing the eating habits and culinary practices of the many cultures represented in the region. It also includes the broader cultural, social, and economic practices of farming, fishing, and food production and consumption.

Themes to Explore:


Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. Possible avenues of exploration include:


  • The beauty and challenges inherent in growth and production practices: Food products and those who cultivate and/or modify, package, or move them through the community


  • Community and culture: The role food plays in shaping identity, unity, and tradition

  •  Environmental context: Farming, fishing, and food production and their relationship with the environment





Foodways
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
January 15, 2027 - March 6, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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October 5, 2026 3 days left Competition

Kilgour Prize

The Kilgour Prize is an annual non-acquisitive art prize for figurative and portrait painting. This major Australian art prize awards $50,000 for the most outstanding work of art as selected by the judging panel. A People’s Choice award of $5,000 is presented for the painting voted most popular by the public during the exhibition. Newcastle Art Gallery celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the Kilgour Prize this year. Administered by Newcastle Art Gallery since 2006, the Kilgour Prize was established following the generous bequest of renowned Newcastle-based figurative and portrait painter, Jack Noel Kilgour (1900-1987).

Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
April 10, 2027 - August 1, 2027
Entry Fee:
$50 entry fee
Award Info:
$50,000
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

Eligibility Info

The Competition is open to professional artists based in Australia who are either citizens of Australia or residents who have resided in Australia for at least 12 months and who are 18 years and older (Entrants). Entrants under the age of 18 are not permitted to enter the Competition.

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October 6, 2026 4 days left Exhibition

Call for Artists: Display at Two Harbors Public Library

The Two Harbors Public Library is accepting applications for their 2027 display season. The library welcomes over 30,000 visitors every year and serves as a cornerstone of the community dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, connection, and inclusivity.

Submission Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Local and regional artists.

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October 6, 2026 4 days left Competition

Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026

One of Australia’s major prizes for realistic portraiture, the $50,000 biennial Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait painting prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists. For the 2026 Award, several changes have been introduced to better support artists. The entry fee has been reduced, and finalists will receive an artist loan fee payment, along with a contribution towards artwork freight costs. The Award is distinctive in its focus – all works must depict the subject accurately and without abstraction, representing a living person known to the artist and aware of the process. This commitment to realistic portraiture has defined the Award since its inception and continues to distinguish it within the national portrait prize landscape. Previous recipients include Lucy Culliton, Shaun Gladwell and Sally Robinson.

Submission Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Event Dates:
December 12, 2026 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$35 (GST incl.)
Award Info:
The $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Bega, New South Wales, Australia

Eligibility Info

The award is open to Australian artists, or permanent residents, over the age of 18 at the time of entry.

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October 7, 2026 5 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: Mi'kmaq Basketry Public Art, Mount Allison University

Mount Allison University invites Mi'kmaq basket makers and Mi'kmaq-led artistic teams to submit expressions of interest for a permanent public artwork celebrating Mi'kmaq basketry traditions at the RP Bell Library Centre for Innovation and Learning. The commission honours cultural knowledge, artistic excellence, and intergenerational teachings embodied in basket weaving. Selected artists receive a substantial all-inclusive budget to create a lasting work reflecting their own artistic vision, to be installed in one of the university's most significant public spaces. The initiative reflects the university's commitment to reconciliation and to recognizing Mi'kmaq artists as the appropriate knowledge holders for representing their traditions and contemporary expressions.

Submission Deadline:
October 7, 2026
Award Info:
$100,000 CAD (All-Inclusive budget covering artist fees, materials, travel, and taxes)
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts
Location:
Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open regionally to emerging and established artists living and working in Ontario. Submission capacity limited to 300 entries.

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October 7, 2026 5 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: Wabanaki Ornamental Doorway, Mount Allison University

Mount Allison University is seeking Wabanaki artists or Wabanaki-led teams to create a permanent public artwork for an ornamental doorway portico at the RP Bell Library. The piece should reflect and honor Wabanaki systems of knowledge, language, communication, and artistic expression.

Submission Deadline:
October 7, 2026
Award Info:
$100,000 CAD (All-Inclusive budget covering artist fees, materials, travel, and taxes)
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open nationally to Wabanaki artists and Wabanaki-led artistic teams, including Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkati, Penobscot, and Abenaki artists.

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October 7, 2026 5 days left Competition

The Defiance Award

The Defiance Award has been founded to discover, support and profile exceptional Australian painters. The prize is designed to provide a prominent platform to connect artists to a wider audience. It offers both financial support and professional development opportunities to foster long-term careers in the arts, ensuring artists are equipped to thrive and grow within their practice. The Award will offer finalists the opportunity to exhibit in a group show at Defiance Gallery.

Submission Deadline:
October 7, 2026
Event Dates:
February 6, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$50 (incl. GST)
Award Info:
$5,000 cash prize, Solo Exhibition at Defiance Gallery, 2 week residency at Giverny Artist Residency in Queenstown, New Zealand proudly sponsored by the Nock Art Foundation, return flights to Queenstown from an Australian capital city
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Paddington, New South Wales 2021, Australia

Eligibility Info

The Defiance Award is open to artists over the age of 18, living and working in Australia who are Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents.

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October 7, 2026 5 days left Workshops & Classes

Art Café | From Studio to Biennale & Art Fairs: Breaking Into Major Exhibitions

Visual Artist Association

Art Café: From Studio to Biennale & Art Fairs
Wednesday 7 October | 14:00 UK | Free Online

Major exhibitions don’t happen by chance. Biennales, art fairs, and large group shows can transform an artist’s career, yet often feel inaccessible. This session explains how these systems really work and what it takes to get your work seen. You’ll learn how selection processes operate, what curators and fair directors look for, how to position your practice, and the practical steps that move you closer to major opportunities.

For artists at any stage who want to break into higher‑level exhibitions.

Speakers:
Laura O’Hare – VAA Director & prize lead
Dr Stephanie Dieckvoss – Courtauld Senior Lecturer & art‑market researcher
Shirley‑Ann O’Neill – VAA Founder, curator & bestselling author

Art Café | From Studio to Biennale & Art Fairs: Breaking Into Major Exhibitions
Organization:
Visual Artist Association
Submission Deadline:
October 7, 2026
Event Dates:
October 7, 2026 - October 7, 2026
Type:
Workshops & Classes
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Available for artists at any stage who want to break into higher‑level exhibitions

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Residency

Djerassi Resident Artist Program 2027

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program has supported more than 2,700 writers, visual and media artists, composers, choreographers, filmmakers, and scientists over more than four decades, offering a one-month residency on a 583-acre ranch in Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains. The residency is provided at no cost to participating artists. Giving artists dedicated time and space, away from daily obligations, to focus on their creative work within a rural, scenic setting.

Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
California, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Exhibition

Royal Institute of Oil Painters | Annual Exhibition 2026

The Royal Society of Marine Artists seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environment, including harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches, and wildlife involving tidal water. The RSMA Annual Exhibition is widely recognised as a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, with selected work from the open entry hung alongside the work of members. The exhibition offers several prizes and awards. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions.

Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Event Dates:
November 26, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Entry Fee:
GBP £22
Award Info:
GBP £5,000 total awards including The Baltic Exchange Award £2,000
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Painting
Location:
London SW1Y 5BD, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Artists aged 18 and over may enter, from anywhere in the world. Artists may enter a maximum of six artworks each. Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. All works must be an original creation by the artist. Acceptable media: Oil, acrylic, watercolour, original prints of any media (excluding photography), mixed media, textiles, drawings, pastels, or sculpture.

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art - IN SERIES

Art Fluent

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit a series of artwork to their online exhibit, IN SERIES.

IN SERIES highlights artists who explore an idea across multiple works. Five pieces. One vision. They're curating a lineup of mini collections that showcase a cohesive series and each artist's unique voice. Think of it as a mini solo show within a group exhibition. Show them your work IN SERIES.

Call for Art - IN SERIES
Organization:
Art Fluent
Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
$250.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Exhibition

Solo Exhibition at Gallery VERY

Gallery VERY invites artists to apply for a five-week solo exhibition at their gallery in Boston’s SoWa arts district. One artist will be selected to work collaboratively with Gallery Director John Guthrie to develop an exhibition approximately six months following selection. All visual media and career stages are welcome. No exhibition proposal is required—they are selecting an artist, not a pre-planned exhibition. The exhibition includes professional installation, an opening reception, artist talk, promotion, sales representation, and a permanent presence on the Gallery VERY website. Gallery VERY is an independent artist-run gallery celebrating ten years of exhibitions and community in Boston.

Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists must live and work within approximately 250 miles of Boston, Massachusetts.

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Art fair Featured

Artisphere

Artisphere

2027 marks the 23rd annual event for the top ranking Artisphere festival in Greenville, SC. Established in 2005, Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a regional and national highlight. Over 500 volunteers make the three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike. Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art organization. Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program.

Artisphere has been ranked a TOP 10 Fine Art and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and #1 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival. 

Artisphere
Organization:
Artisphere
Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Event Dates:
May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Entry Fee:
$45, booth fees apply, emerging artist scholarship available
Award Info:
$15,000
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Eligibility Info

Open Internationally.

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October 9, 2026 7 days left Competition Featured

Framed: Shadow and Light

Black Box Gallery

A juried group photo show on shadow and light at Black Box Gallery.

For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com

Framed: Shadow and Light
Organization:
Black Box Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - November 25, 2026
Entry Fee:
40.00
Award Info:
0
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97214, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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October 11, 2026 9 days left Exhibition

Seen + Heard: Exploring Gendered Experiences in Appalachia

The Dairy Barn Arts Center presents a regional exhibition bringing together women and individuals with diverse experiences of femininity to share stories through visual art and contemporary craft. The exhibition centers narratives from the Appalachian region, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the complexity of gendered identity and experience. Participating artists gain gallery exhibition experience at an established regional arts institution, with the option to sell work through the venue.

Submission Deadline:
October 11, 2026
Event Dates:
January 23, 2027 - March 21, 2027
Entry Fee:
$15 – $65 (for up to 3 works)
Award Info:
Several $150 awards, including the Voice and Visibility Award and Juror's Awards for Storytelling, Impact, and Innovation.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Athens, Ohio, United States

Eligibility Info

Focused on women and individuals with diverse experiences of femininity connected to the Appalachian region.

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October 11, 2026 9 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art: Enchantment

UNDERSTORY

UNDERSTORY is seeking artists and makers for "Enchantment", a winter exhibition and pop-up shop inspired by magick, ritual, and folklore - all for sale to a large audience of holiday shoppers looking for a truly unique gift. Open to artists from anywhere.

Call for Art: Enchantment
Organization:
UNDERSTORY
Submission Deadline:
October 11, 2026
Event Dates:
November 20, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
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 artists internationally

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October 12, 2026 10 days left Competition Featured

Chrome and Canvas, Plein Air At the Lake Mirror Classic

Notta Gallery



Chrome & Canvas is designed to bring two creative traditions together: the craftsmanship and design of classic automobiles and the immediacy of plein air painting.




Set against Lake Mirror and the architecture of downtown Lakeland, the competition gives artists a unique opportunity to interpret one of Central Florida’s signature cultural events through their own artistic perspective.



Chrome and Canvas, Plein Air At the Lake Mirror Classic
Organization:
Notta Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 12, 2026
Event Dates:
October 17, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Award Info:
Completed artwork will be judged following the painting period. Judges will consider: Composition Use of color and/or value Technical execution Interpretation of the environment Overall artistic impact Artists are encouraged to bring their own individual style and interpretation to the event. $750 / $400 / $250 / $100 possibility that there is a purchase award - to be shown at notta gallery for the remainder of the day for sale - 30% commission rate
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Lakeland, Florida 33801, United States
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October 13, 2026 11 days left Other Featured

Series 96 - 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-created content, 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.

​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.


Read more details and Apply at https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/info-callforartists

Series 96 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
October 13, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
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October 14, 2026 12 days left Exhibition Featured

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026

Cordova Community Council

The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in July 2026 will be our 57th show.  "The Fall Fine Arts Show" is your opportunity to bring our your favorite inspiration without limits of a theme. This open themed show is the largest show of the year. Be mindful of size and make sure it is a new work.

Art reception 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 29th

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026
Organization:
Cordova Community Council
Submission Deadline:
October 14, 2026
Event Dates:
October 23, 2026 - January 22, 2027
Award Info:
Best of Show !st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
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October 15, 2026 13 days left Competition

Everything Abstract 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art

Fusion Art announces the Everything Abstract 2026 Art Competition.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best nonobjective or nonrepresentational art. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best abstract art and photography using any subject matter and any media.

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.

Everything Abstract 2026 Art Competition
Organization:
Fusion Art
Submission Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - January 1, 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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October 15, 2026 13 days left Grants & Fellowships

2027 Creative Catalyst Fellowship Open Call

The Creative Catalyst Fellowship supports individual artists whose work engages the public on critical issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and can serve as a catalyst for civic participation. Selected artists join a cohort convened for peer sharing and learning, with access to communications consultation and promotion of their final work.

Submission Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Award Info:
Up to eight artists will each receive $30,000 to produce work with the potential to break through to broader audiences and spark conversation around this year’s theme: Belonging.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York 10018, United States
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

They're looking for artist-led work that connects with AAPI communities: projects grounded in life experiences, shaped by cultural perspectives, and built to break through to new audiences. For U.S. based artists only. Elected Fellows must submit either a W-9 (for U.S. citizens or resident aliens) or a W-8BEN (for applicants outside the United States). Applicants must be 18 or older.

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October 15, 2026 13 days left Exhibition Featured

Remembrance: More Than an Art Show - Dia de los Muertos Edition

Gallery 86


Description:
This Dia de los Muertos, we're having an art show honoring the lives of lost loved ones - with special consideration given to those murdered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Submissions can range from traditional Dia de los Muertos artwork to more politically engaged pieces dealing with the political climate surrounding immigration and any subsequent loss of life. All media and sizes are encouraged to apply.

Gallery 86 is a Latino-based, multicultural arts organization guided by the values of honesty, fearlessness, and art for its own sake. For more information, visit www.gallery86.org.


Important Dates:

  • Artwork Delivery: Thurs., Oct. 22nd between the hours of 10:00am to 6:30pm to Gallery 86.

  • Artwork Pick Up: Fri., Nov. 13th between the hours of 10:00am to 6:30pm at Gallery 86.

Remembrance: More Than an Art Show - Dia de los Muertos Edition
Organization:
Gallery 86
Submission Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Event Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Dallas, Texas 75217, United States
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October 15, 2026 13 days left Grants & Fellowships

Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery offer one of the oldest and largest fellowship programs in American art, inviting scholars from any discipline whose research engages American art, craft, or visual culture. Fellowships are residential, supporting full-time research within the museum's extensive collections, archives, and library resources in Washington, D.C. Fellows benefit from regular workshops, seminars, and lectures fostering scholarly exchange and professional growth. The program encourages applicants from all backgrounds and disciplinary perspectives, including those introducing new methodologies or materials to the field of American art history.

Submission Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Award Info:
Residential fellowship providing stipend, research resources, and access to Smithsonian collections (amount not specified)
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Washington, D.C. 20004, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior scholars in any discipline whose research relates to American art, craft, or visual culture.

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