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 23, 2026 Ends Today Competition Featured

Art Battle at ArtCrawl, hosted by Notta Gallery

Notta Gallery



Art Crawl 2026 | Downtown Lakeland | November 8, 2026




Notta Gallery is selecting 10 artists for this year’s Notta Art Wars.




The challenge:


MAKE A "NOTTA SWAN"



Each selected artist will find their own existing painting — thrift-store art, discarded décor, an old landscape, portrait, floral, or other previously created work and transform it into an original Notta Swan.




WHAT IS A NOTTA SWAN?




It should still have a recognizable connection to Lakeland's swan culture, but it should push beyond a traditional depiction into something strange, funny, beautiful, surreal, dark, absurd, or completely unexpected.




Show us what a swan could or couldn't become, show off your wit and cunning.




The found painting should remain part of the story.




THE COMPETITION




10 artists. 10 found paintings. 10 local sponsors.




Each artist will:



  • Find their own painting to transform



  • Receive a $100 artist stipend



  • Be paired with a local sponsor



  • Compete live at Art Crawl



  • Be featured in a short exhibition at Notta Gallery



  • Have their finished work displayed afterward at their sponsor’s establishment



Art Battle at ArtCrawl, hosted by Notta Gallery
Organization:
Notta Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 23, 2026
Event Dates:
November 8, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Award Info:
1st Place — $750 2nd Place — $500 3rd Place — $250 Crowd Favorite — $250
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Lakeland, Florida 33801, United States
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October 23, 2026 Ends Today Public Art & Proposals

Willits Town Center Roundabout Sculpture: The Town of Basalt, CO, through the Basalt Public Arts Commission

The Town of Basalt, CO, through the Basalt Public Arts Commission is accepting proposals to create a unique sculpture for the Town of Basalt that will be located within the landscaped roundabout at Willits Town Center in West Basalt. The sculpture should capture the atmosphere, energy, and architectural character of the surrounding area.

Submission Deadline:
October 23, 2026
Award Info:
Budget: $100,000
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Basalt, Colorado 81621, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists must be at least 18 years of age to enter a submission. Ideally the artist will be experienced working with the materials proposed for the sculpture and can provide examples of previous work. Local, regional, or artists located within the state of Colorado will be given priority.

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October 23, 2026 Ends Today 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 23, 2026
Event Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Dallas, Texas 75217, United States
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October 23, 2026 Ends Today Competition Featured

ARTE - PERFUME - COLECCIONISMO

ASTA House

Subasta benéfica que se llevará a cabo en el Museo del Perfume en el Centro Histórico, con la intención de apoyar tanto al museo como a la Fundación La Nana, que se dedica a la educación para personas que no tienen acceso a esta de manera tradicional.

Los artistas pueden participar con una o más obras, donando desde el 50% al 100% del valor de que adquiera la pieza a través de la venta.

La dirección curatorial la lleva el Dr. Ricardo Camacho, quien analizará las obras para ver si entran a subasta, o venta directa o bien a la modalidad de oferta silenciosa. 

Está programada para el 5 de noviembre del 2025. Es una oportunidad para ser parte de un proyecto institucional y con sensibilidad social.
Cada obra adquirida será una forma de llevar arte a casa y de contribuir a las labores de Casa La Nana y MUPE.

​Casa La Nana trabaja junto a ConArte. A.C., el cual es un organismo de sociedad civil con 20 años de trayectoria dedicado a la transformación social a través de la educación artística. Su labor se enfoca en comunidades periféricas, escuelas públicas y entornos de riesgo, utilizando el arte como herramienta para fomentar una cultura que promueva la equidad y la inclusión. Esta organización está comprometida con la prevención y concientización de la violencia de género, así como casos de feminicidio en México, enfocándose en públicos jóvenes.

ARTE - PERFUME - COLECCIONISMO
Organization:
ASTA House
Submission Deadline:
October 23, 2026
Event Dates:
November 5, 2026
Type:
Competition
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October 25, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

The Bronx Museum AIM Fellowship

Founded in 1980, the AIM Fellowship (formerly known as the “Artist in Marketplace”) is The Bronx Museum’s flagship incubator and career accelerator program for the most promising artists based in NYC. The Bronx Museum selects 14 artists for the program annually through a competitive open call application process. AIM Fellows are awarded a nine-month practicum led by a distinguished faculty of experts who cover finance, law, media management, and writing, among other subjects vital to maintaining and growing a successful career as an artist.

Submission Deadline:
October 25, 2026
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists

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October 25, 2026 2 days left Public Art & Proposals Featured

Re-Issue RFQ City of Gainesville Regional Transit System - Public Art

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), the primary public transportation provider for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County, is seeking qualifications from artists or artist teams to create functional public art for the new Eastside Bus Transfer Facility.
 
Since its establishment as a public entity in 1974, RTS has grown from a small private fleet into a high-capacity urban transit network. Today, it facilitates more than 4.8 million passenger trips annually and is recognized as a national model for university–municipal partnerships.
 
The Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department, in partnership with Art in Public Places Trust (APPT) and RTS, invites professional artists to submit qualifications for this exciting public art opportunity.
 
Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the City will pre-qualify three (3) or more artists or artist teams to develop site-specific proposals for creatively designed, functional artwork. Selected concepts should integrate artistic expression with infrastructure, enhance the pedestrian experience, and reflect the history, character, and values of the Gainesville community, while meeting all applicable safety and durability requirements.




Re-Issue RFQ City of Gainesville Regional Transit System - Public Art
Organization:
City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Submission Deadline:
October 25, 2026
Event Dates:
September 25, 2026 - October 1, 2027
Award Info:
The City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust and Gainesville Regional Transit System is re-issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) due to an increase in available project funding.The project is located at the Regional Transit System (RTS) Eastside Bus Transfer Station, 614 SE 20th Street, Gainesville, Florida. The opportunity seeks professional artists or artist teams to create functional, site-specific public art integrated into the transit infrastructure. Potential elements include shade structures, bike racks, benches, decorative fencing, and tree guards.The revised RFQ includes an increased project budget of $48,915 and an expanded scope. The top three artists or artist teams selected to move forward to the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase will each receive a $1,000 honorarium.Artists should review the revised project description, budget, requirements, and submission guidelines in their entirety before submitting qualifications.Artists who previously submitted qualifications must submit a new application to be considered under the re-issued RFQ.
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Gainesville, Florida 32601, United States
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October 26, 2026 3 days left Exhibition

Handmade / Site:Brooklyn

Site:Brooklyn

Site:Brooklyn Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting the current practice of contemporary artists. Site:Brooklyn is going online with a new series of interactive exhibitions. The human hand possesses a particular intelligence. From the earliest carved tools to the studio traditions of ceramics, glass, textile, and woodwork, artists have long understood that artistic creation comes from a synthesis of mental and physical labor. In an era increasingly shaped by mechanical and digital reproduction, the handmade object points towards something different: a focus on touch and the material process. For Handmade, SiteBrooklyn is looking for works, across all mediums, that foreground the artist’s hand as both process and subject — the point where thought becomes physical, direct, and irreversible action.

Organization:
Site:Brooklyn
Submission Deadline:
October 26, 2026
Event Dates:
November 14, 2026 - December 14, 2026
Entry Fee:
$26.00 for three (3) images, $10 for each additional image
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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October 26, 2026 3 days left Competition Featured

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ART - Divide Magazine Issue 21

Divide Magazine

Art by @Lea Baeriswyl

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.

– All artists who submit will be featured in the magazine (with publication-ready files).
– Select artists will be chosen for Instagram features and interviews for additional exposure.

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ART - Divide Magazine Issue 21
Organization:
Divide Magazine
Submission Deadline:
October 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
£35
Award Info:
Artists selected through the Open Call for Issue 21 will have the incredible opportunity to be featured in Divide Magazine, showcased on their Instagram platform, and may even receive a 4-page spread complete with an in-depth artist interview. This is a chance to gain meaningful exposure and share your creative journey with a passionate community of art enthusiasts.
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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October 27, 2026 4 days left Exhibition Featured

Beginning Again: 2026 Yellow Studio Arts Center Juried Member Show

Yellow Studio



Title: Beginning Again



Juror: Tina Villaveces, Founder &  Executive Director, Yellow Studio


As we begin our next chapter as Yellow Studio Arts Center, we invite our members to submit artwork that considers and celebrates new beginnings of every kind for Beginning Again, our annual juried member show.


A new beginning can be large or small, public or deeply personal. It might be a move, a recovery, a change of direction, a first attempt, or a return to something set aside long ago. It can arrive with excitement, with uncertainty, or with both at once.


This exhibition marks a moment of change for our own community, and we hope it will reflect the many ways our members experience beginnings in their lives and in their work. 


We welcome every interpretation of the theme. All media welcome.


What does beginning again mean to you? Show us.




Juried by Tina Villaveces, Executive Director



Submitting Artists must be Yellow Studio Arts Center Artist Members (or Supporter Members who are practicing Artists). 
Not a Member, but want to join? Read more and become an Artist Member here.


From Saturday December 5 to Sunday January 10 The Gallery at Yellow Studio will present our Juried Member Show, Beginning Again.  The opening reception will take place on Saturday December 5 from 4 to 6pm. 

Beginning Again: 2026 Yellow Studio Arts Center Juried Member Show
Organization:
Yellow Studio
Submission Deadline:
October 27, 2026
Event Dates:
December 5, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Exhibition
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Ongoing 6 days left Competition Featured

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent publication dedicated to presenting contemporary creative work across disciplines. The journal brings together a range of voices, with a primary focus on visual art and poetry, alongside experimental and cross-disciplinary practices.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and considered for inclusion in quarterly issues. Submissions made before the call deadline will be considered for the upcoming Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue. Selected work is published both online and in print, with featured artists and writers presented within the journal’s curated editorial framework.

In addition to publication, selected contributors may be included in editorial features, interviews, and broader PJAS releases.

To view past publications, please visit their website, https://pjasmag.org.

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
Optional
Award Info:
Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
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 to artists internationally

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Ongoing 6 days left Competition Featured

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' 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.

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.

The chosen artist is featured prominently on the issue’s cover and included in accompanying editorial materials; this includes but is not limited to spotlight interviews, prominent social media promotion, and a feature in the magazine newsletter. Finalists are selected for publication within the issue.

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
14
Award Info:
Selected artists will have their work featured prominently on the cover of the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
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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Ongoing 6 days left Exhibition Featured

Print Magazine Feature: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS)  is an independent publication dedicated to presenting contemporary creative work across disciplines. The journal brings together a range of voices, with a primary focus on visual art and poetry, alongside experimental and cross-disciplinary practices.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and considered for inclusion in quarterly issues. Submissions made before the call deadline will be considered for the upcoming Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue. Selected work is published both online and in print, with featured artists and writers presented within the journal’s curated editorial framework.

Print Magazine Feature: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Magazine Feature, Institutional-Level Recognition, Expanded Audience, Interview Opportunities
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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October 29, 2026 6 days left Exhibition Featured

The Short List

Jessica Ransom


Call for Artists: Seeking artists for The Short List


The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announces an Open Call to Palm Beach County artists for its upcoming group show The Short List. This exhibition will highlight small works of art in all media as an opportunity for collectors of all types to start or add to a collection. The Cultural Council welcomes visual artists residing in Palm Beach County to submit their artwork for the exhibition opening on March 12th, 2027. 

Artists working in all styles and media (2D & 3D) are welcome to apply. Suggested categories include collage, abstract, whimsical, flora and fauna, and food. 



All works should be “tiny” or no greater than 12 inches framed in their longest dimension. There is no minimum size.



Artists will be accepted on a rolling basis limited to 150 participants.


 Artists may apply with up to three completed individual artworks to be considered for inclusion in The Short List. Please do not apply with sets of artworks (diptych, triptych, etc.) Artwork can complement other artwork, but each must be priced and sold separately. 


When choosing artwork for The Short List, keep in mind that the Cultural Council will be promoting the show as a great opportunity to buy unique, Palm Beach County-based original work, so a price range at or below $500 would be appropriate and will result in higher sales. We will not exclude higher priced works, but the most common price range is $75 - $300.

The Short List
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Submission Deadline:
October 29, 2026
Event Dates:
March 12, 2027 - April 3, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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October 29, 2026 6 days left Grants & Fellowships

Graduate Fellowship for Immigrant Artists & Creatives

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate study in the United States. Each year, 30 Fellows are selected based on their potential to make significant contributions to American society, culture, and their chosen fields. Fellows receive funding along with mentorship, community, and lifelong connection to a network of nearly 900 Fellows across various disciplines including the arts.

Submission Deadline:
October 29, 2026
Award Info:
USD $90,000 over one to two years of graduate study
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to immigrants or children of immigrants currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a United States graduate program

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October 30, 2026 7 days left Competition

Burnie Print Prize 2027

Artists from across the country are invited to submit work for this nationally significant acquisitive prize, which continues to champion excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. With a long history of attracting hundreds of entries each year, the Burnie Print Prize offers a highly regarded platform for both emerging and established artists to present their work to a broad audience. They welcome submissions across all printmaking techniques, from traditional processes such as etching, lithography and relief printing, to digital and expanded practices that push the boundaries of the medium.

Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Event Dates:
March 20, 2027 - May 29, 2027
Entry Fee:
$50 (inc. GST)
Award Info:
Total Prize money $24,000.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Tasmania 7320, Australia

Eligibility Info

Entries are open to artworks created in print media only. This includes works produced primarily using techniques such as relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil printing. Open to Australian artists aged 18 years and over.

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October 30, 2026 7 days left Public Art & Proposals

The Quest For Allyship - Call to Artists (RFQ)

BLDG

Project Overview
Artists or Artist Teams are invited to submit qualifications for a permanent public sculpture or installation
that celebrates the concept of the quest for allyship — the active, intentional, and ongoing practice of
supporting, advocating for, and standing in solidarity with communities different from one’s own.
The commissioned artwork will serve as a symbol of unity, reminding those who encounter it that lasting
change and meaningful progress are built when diverse groups come together in mutual respect,
empathy, and action.
This initiative is driven by a coalition of mission-aligned organizations who believe that diverse cultural
experiences are wanted and valued in their community.
Covington, Kentucky

The Quest For Allyship - Call to Artists (RFQ)
Organization:
BLDG
Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Award Info:
The total budget for the commissioned artwork is $100,000.00 inclusive of all artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, community engagement, and applicable taxes.
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Covington, KY 41011-2994, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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October 30, 2026 7 days left Residency

2027 Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency

The Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency is a program designed to bridge the gap between artistic inquiry, technological advancement, and entrepreneurial innovation. Developed in partnership across Michigan Central, Newlab, and Henry Ford Health, with funds from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, this residency situates artists at the nexus of Detroit’s innovation district, fostering research, exploration, and impact across disciplines.

Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Award Info:
USD $30,000 award
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Michigan, United States

Eligibility Info

Individual artists that are able to receive taxable U.S. Income are welcome to apply.

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October 30, 2026 7 days left Competition

16th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition.

The “Nature” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of nature art. Nature subjects include geographical subjects, landscapes, natural objects, wildlife and natural environments. 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 receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

16th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition
Organization:
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Event Dates:
November 5, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
Award Info:
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
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 30, 2026 7 days left Residency Featured

Escape to Vancouver Island for a residency this winter

The Ou Gallery

The winter season can be a busy time, but being an artists in residence at The Ou is a call to slow down and turn inward with your practice. The forests have gone quiet as they drink up the rains, but the air is fresh with evergreen cedar boughs, pine and fir.

A gorgeous container for your creative rest and renewal, The Ou Gallery’s studios and accommodations have been thoughtfully appointed and kitted out, so that all that’s left for you to focus on is you and your work. Maybe that looks like learning how to nap again. Maybe it looks like staring out at the trees and watching squirrel acrobatics while the heron fishes below. Maybe it looks like long, uninterrupted studio hours.

Located on gorgeous Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada, The Ou Gallery is located in a a 100 year-old boat-building workshop in the Quwut’sun Valley (the Warmland) and overlooks a year-round creek fed from Mount Swuq’us.

Escape to Vancouver Island for a residency this winter
Organization:
The Ou Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Event Dates:
December 1, 2026 - December 14, 2026
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 8 days left Exhibition

Community Gallery Proposals

Lux Center for the Arts

The LUX Center for the Arts invites proposals for exhibitions in their upstairs Community Gallery. This gallery has historically been reserved by local organizations, and they are excited to open the opportunity to a broader range of artists, collectives, and community groups.

This opportunity is open to Nebraska-based artists, collectives, and community groups only.

They are seeking proposals from:

• Individual artists (emerging or established)

• Artist collectives

• Community organizations

• Cultural groups

• Collaborative or cross-disciplinary projects

They especially encourage proposals from artists and groups who have faced barriers to exhibiting in traditional gallery spaces.

Community Gallery Proposals
Organization:
Lux Center for the Arts
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Eligibility Info

This opportunity is open to Nebraska-based artists, collectives, and community groups only.

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October 31, 2026 8 days left Exhibition

International Call for Artists – Exhibition & Art Sales Opportunities

Genuine Art is seeking international contemporary painters for upcoming exhibition and art sales opportunities. They welcome applications from talented emerging and established artists with distinctive artistic styles and strong bodies of work. Selected artists may be considered for exhibitions and art projects, with opportunities for artwork promotion and sales. Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “International Call for Artists.” Please include: Portfolio or selected artwork images, Short artist bio, Website or Instagram, if available, Country of residence

Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Award Info:
exhibition opportunity
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Seoul, South Korea

Eligibility Info

Open to international contemporary painters. Emerging and established artists are welcome to apply. Applicants should submit a portfolio or selected artwork images and a short artist bio.

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Ongoing 8 days left Exhibition

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Springer Cultural Center in Champaign, Illinois seeks solo or group exhibition proposals for their upcoming calendar year. Located within the Champaign Park District, the center hosts approximately eight exhibitions annually in their historical building. The facility offers 100 linear feet of wall space and 630 square feet in the lobby for 3D work. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. Artists must live within reasonable driving distance to deliver and pick up artwork, as shipping is not provided. Selected artists are responsible for having artwork ready to hang and for insurance during transport.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Professional exhibition venue with 100 linear feet of wall space and 630 square feet for 3D work
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists should live within reasonable driving distance to facility for artwork delivery and pickup

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October 31, 2026 8 days left Competition

Anthology Cover Art Competition 2026

This competition invites artists working in painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and digital media to submit work for consideration as the cover feature of an upcoming issue of Anthology magazine. Open to artists of all nationalities and experience levels, the competition provides a platform for publication and wider visibility. The winning artist receives a cash prize along with prominent placement and editorial coverage in the publication.

Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
€18
Award Info:
The winner will receive €500 and publication on the cover of – and editorial coverage in – a future issue of Anthology.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally.

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October 31, 2026 8 days left Competition

New American Paintings MFA Annual

Their competitions are open to all artists working in the United States, and submissions are reviewed through a blind jurying process, with decisions based solely on the artwork. They take an expansive view of painting, welcoming all styles, subjects, and media, provided the work is original. No educational credentials are required for our regional competitions; the only exception is our annual MFA competition. Artists applying to the MFA competition are also eligible to apply to their regional competition within the same calendar year.

Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$50.00
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to all artists working in the United States

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October 31, 2026 8 days left Competition Featured

October 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.

October Salon Art Prize
Organization:
PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines
Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Event Dates:
October 1, 2026 - October 31, 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 internationally

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October 31, 2026 8 days left Exhibition Featured

16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110

Gallery 110

Since 2011, Gallery 110’s annual juried exhibition has showcased work by emerging and established artists, with pieces chosen by a prominent juror with ties to the artistic community of the Pacific Northwest. Our nonprofit gallery's location and reputation offer artists exposure to professional reviews, access to Seattle’s Pioneer Square Creative District, and participation in the First Thursday Art Walk, which averages 1,000+ visitors per month.



Gallery 110 invites emerging and established artists to submit original artwork in any two- or three-dimensional media for consideration for the 16th Annual International Juried Exhibition. This is an OPEN CALL.

FEES: The basic entry fee is $40, which allows you to upload images of up to 3 works. Add $10 for each additional image you wish to show the juror, up to 10 images total. Payment must be in US dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable. 

FOR 20% off the application fee through August 31, 2026: EARLYBIRD20

Our nonprofit organization's aim is to be accessible to a broad range of artists. Entry fees are crucial to this annual exhibition's funding; however, if the application fee causes a financial hardship, please contact [email protected]. 



NOTIFICATIONS: Finalists will be notified by email & phone and will need to return signed, dated, and scanned consignment agreements within 7 days of notification. Artists whose work has been selected will be responsible for the framing and delivery of work to Gallery 110 by the morning of Sunday, January 31st, 2027. Shipping, delivery, and return instructions will be provided with the acceptance notification. Delivery and return shipping charges are the artist’s responsibility, and prepaid return shipping labels must accompany works.


IMPORTANT DATES:


  • October 31, 2026, at 11:59 (PT): Deadline for entries.


  • November 1- November 31, 2026: Juror review and selection period. 


  • December 1 - December 15, 2026:  Call admin period. You may be contacted in this timeframe if we have questions about your entry.


  • December 16, 2026: Final notifications emailed to all artists.


  • December 23, 2026:  Selected finalists submit signed loan agreements, hi-res images of selected work(s), and any final updates to their application files (bio, statement, CV). 


  • January 20-23 and January 27-30, 2027 (Wednesday – Saturday, Noon-5 pm only). Drop-off and/or shipped artwork delivery period.


  • January 30, 2027 (Saturday): Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork.


  • January 31, 2027 (Sunday), 10 am: Deadline for receipt of hand-delivered artwork.


  • February 4, 2027: Seattle’s First Thursday Art Walk. 


  • February 5, 2027 (Friday): Artist Reception and Juror’s Awards, 5–7 pm. 


  • February 27, 2027, 5pm: Exhibition closes.


  • February 27, 2027 (Saturday), 5-8 pm & February 28, 2027 (Sunday), 10 am – 2 pm: Pick up hand-delivered artwork.

  • Shipped work to be returned to the artist the week of March 1, 2027. Delivery timeframe is dependent on the artist-provided return label.



For questions about this opportunity, contact us at [email protected].

For technical issues (account set-up, login, submitting), contact Artwork Archive at [email protected] or call 720-900-5560.


16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110
Organization:
Gallery 110
Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Event Dates:
February 4, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40.00
Award Info:
Finalists’ works will be displayed at Gallery 110 in Seattle, WA, from February 4 to February 27, 2027. The juror will award first, second and third-place prizes of $1000, $500, and $300 respectively. There will also be a ‘People’s Choice' award of $200.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Seattle, WA 98104, United States
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November 1, 2026 9 days left Exhibition

CSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibitions

CSU Spur invites artists to submit proposals for solo exhibitions celebrating the intersection of community, sustainability, and innovation. The organization seeks compelling works exploring environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity, and local storytelling through art. Exhibition proposals around themes of food, water, and health are encouraged. Through exhibitions, the program aims to foster dialogue between artists, scientists, and the public to inspire meaningful connections around shared environment.

Submission Deadline:
November 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
USD $20
Award Info:
Solo exhibition opportunity
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Denver, Colorado, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in any medium, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fiber arts and mixed media.

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November 1, 2026 9 days left Exhibition

MOCA GA Gathered VII

A biennial open call to Georgia artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, with Georgia artists serving as jurors. Selected work will be shown in the museum's new building. Artists submit three recent works representing their practice.

Submission Deadline:
November 1, 2026
Event Dates:
January 23, 2027 - March 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
USD $35
Award Info:
Up to USD $5,000 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists aged 18 and older living in Georgia

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November 1, 2026 9 days left Residency

2027 Artist Residencies at Gladstone House

Gladstone House, built in 1889, is Toronto’s oldest operating hotel. For more than two decades, it has been a hub for art and creativity, with art by local artists in public and spaces and guest rooms. The Art Studio at Gladstone House is a space for creativity and interaction. Located on the Studio Level of the hotel, the Art Studio is a bright, open, 480 square foot room with 3 spaces for resident artists. Since the program launched in 2021, they have hosted more than 50 artists in the studio. Gladstone House invites applications for short-term (3 month) visual art or craft residencies. Residencies are self-directed: the artists work on projects of their own choosing. Work may be tied to a project, including preparation for an exhibition or show/sale, or may be for portfolio/practice development.

Submission Deadline:
November 1, 2026
Event Dates:
January 4, 2027
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Toronto, OA M6J 1J6, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to professional artists* at any career stage (must be at least 19 years old) and local artists – Gladstone House focuses on local and regional artists and they do not provide accommodation or transportation.

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November 1, 2026 9 days left Exhibition

Small Works Show at Chicago Fine Art Salon

Chicago Fine Art Salon is seeking original, small-scale artwork for their Small Works group exhibition. Each piece must measures under 16” in all directions, challenging exhibiting artists to play with finite scale and composition. Open to all mediums.

Submission Deadline:
November 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in any media

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November 2, 2026 10 days left Competition Featured

photographic call for entry | "animalia"

A Smith Gallery

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "animalia". Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. 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. 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 and is selected by most Instagram likes. All exhibition images receive exposure on both Instagram and Facebook over the duration of the exhibition.

Juror for "animalia" will be Traer Scott, photographer and author.

photographic call for entry | "animalia"
Organization:
A Smith Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 2, 2026
Event Dates:
November 27, 2026 - January 7, 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 to photographers internationally

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November 2, 2026 10 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards are merit-based awards of $10,000 for practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability residing in Washington State. These unrestricted awards are open to artists of all disciplines and are given annually to up to 8 artists in recognition of artistic excellence and dedication to their practice. The awards were first selected in 1987, making it Artist Trust's longest-running award program. Recipients have the opportunity to participate in Artist Trust's Meet the Fellows program, a storytelling initiative aimed at helping recipients share their stories, build new audiences for their work, and honor each recipient as a Fellow. All applications are reviewed by one multidisciplinary panel consisting of five artists from across the state with expertise in a range of artistic disciplines. Panelists prioritize Black and Indigenous artists, artists living in rural areas, and artists who identify as LGBTQIA+ by considering structural, institutional, and historical barriers artists face.

Submission Deadline:
November 2, 2026
Award Info:
USD $10,000 unrestricted award
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Washington, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to Washington State residents at the time of application and payment. Individual artists or artist teams who are the originators of works of art. Fellowship recipients from 2018-2025, recipients of two or more Fellowship Awards in a lifetime, previous recipients of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Awards, and current graduate or undergraduate students are not eligible.

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November 3, 2026 11 days left Residency

Lucid Art Residency Program 2027

The Lucid Art Foundation offers a residency in a retreat-like natural setting in Inverness, California, intended for creative exploration and inquiry into art and consciousness. Residents are provided housing and a dedicated art studio on the Foundation's campus, along with access to the organization's library resources. The Foundation encourages multimedia, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary approaches to art-making. Selected residents may be asked to contribute work to a curated online exhibition of residency artists. The program is juried, with artists selected based on their proposed work and alignment with the Foundation's mission of exploring inner consciousness in harmony with the natural world.

Submission Deadline:
November 3, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Inverness, California, United States

Eligibility Info

Applicants must have an MFA or equivalent independent studio practice with an exhibition history, and must be residents of the US or Canada. Applicant must be 18 years or older.

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November 3, 2026 11 days left Services Featured

Series 101 - 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 101 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Submission Deadline:
November 3, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Services
Eligibility:
International
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November 4, 2026 12 days left Competition

Her Canvas Women-Only Art Competition & Exhibition

Blue Koi Gallery

Open to women artists worldwide, age 18 and older. Her Canvas welcomes original 2D and 3D visual artwork in all styles and subjects, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, textile art, and other visual media. AI-generated artwork is not accepted. Selected artists will be featured in an international online exhibition presented by Blue Koi Gallery.

$600 in cash awards: First Prize $300, Second Prize $150, Third Prize $100, and Merit Prize $50. Winners and finalists receive placement in the Her Canvas online exhibition, artist recognition, promotional opportunities, and professionally designed award certificates.

Organization:
Blue Koi Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 4, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35
Award Info:
$600 in cash awards + online exhibition and artist recognition
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to women artists worldwide, age 18 and older.

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