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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June 20, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition

DRIFT 2026 annual Juried Open + Awards Exhibition

To drift is to let go, to surrender to a current; it is a state of being in slow motion. To drift is the serene space between leaving and arriving. DRIFT, their annual juried open + awards exhibition asks you to explore gradual movement—whether through physical displacement or the wandering of thoughts or ideas. DRIFT investigates what happens when people let go. It examines the marks left behind by that which has passed or the blurring of memory. First Prize*—Awarded to one artist: a month-long Solo Show in Gallery I at BAU Gallery during the 2027 exhibition calendar* Second Prizes*—Awarded to two artists: a month-long Two-Person Show in Gallery II at BAU Gallery during the 2027 show calendar*

Submission Deadline:
June 20, 2026
Entry Fee:
$45
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Beacon, New York , United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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June 21, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

Momentum

Momentum seeks to capture a moment in the evolving landscape of the Northern California Art Scene. It encourages all eligible artists to contribute to this unique snapshot of the broader artistic community. Momentum invites diverse artistic perspectives and encourages all genres and media. Open to Northern Californian Artists, over the age of 21. They ask that all work must be completed within the last four years.

Submission Deadline:
June 21, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Oakland, California, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to Northern California (Fresno and North)

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June 21, 2026 1 day left Exhibition Featured

Brushstrokes of Freedom: 250 Years of American Artistry

Palette of Roses Art League

Important Dates:


Online Entry Deadline: June 21, 2026
Delivery Art:  June 24th 10-5pm to Rose City Art Gallery  at 328 S. College Ave. Tyler Texas.

Opening Reception, June 30th 5:30-7:30pm
Announcement of the People's Choice award will be posted on Tuesday July 14th via social media
Each artist may submit up to 2 pieces. Due to limited space we will close the Art Call when we reach a maximum of 40 pieces or by the deadline of June 21st,  whichever comes first.


Fee: $10 for 2 artworks


Description

Brushstrokes of Freedom: 250 Years of American Artistry

 This exhibition explores the American experience through abstraction, symbolism, typography, geometry, texture, and contemporary visual language. Artists are invited to interpret the spirit of America not through literal illustration alone, but through layered visual storytelling that reflects identity, conflict, celebration, innovation, memory, freedom, and cultural evolution across 250 years.


The exhibition embraces work that merges fine art, design, pattern, architecture, symbolism, and emotional atmosphere into cohesive visual statements. Artists should consider how shape, rhythm, color, fragmentation, and hidden meaning can communicate ideas beyond direct representation.


Artists are encouraged to  depict patriotic imagery and investigate what America feels like, remembers, struggles with, celebrates, and aspires toward.

The goal is to create a visual language for 250 years of American artistry. The exhibition is not about propaganda. It is about interpretation.






Brushstrokes of Freedom: 250 Years of American Artistry
Organization:
Palette of Roses Art League
Submission Deadline:
June 21, 2026
Event Dates:
June 30, 2026 - July 11, 2026
Entry Fee:
$10.00
Award Info:
People Choice Award $100
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Tyler, TX 75702, United States
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June 22, 2026 2 days left Residency

Dwell Here: One Year Studio Residency Open Call / 2027

IMMA welcomes applications for Dwell Here 2027: One Year Studio Residencies for locally based practices. This opportunity invites applications across disciplines of the visual arts, design, architecture, curation, and related humanities fields. Successful applicants will be supported to undertake independent site-responsive research.

Submission Deadline:
June 22, 2026
Entry Fee:
€10
Award Info:
A bursary of €4,000 for the year
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Dublin, Ireland

Eligibility Info

Open locally.

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June 22, 2026 2 days left Residency

Dwell Here: One Month Residency Open Call / 2027

Dwell Here offers participants a simple proposition: to commit to this time and place while thinking deeply about its urgencies. Together they are curious to learn what can be activated or challenged through the process of dwelling.

Submission Deadline:
June 22, 2026
Entry Fee:
€10
Award Info:
Weekly bursary of €250 for pre-agreed contracted weeks
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Dublin, Ireland

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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June 22, 2026 2 days left Residency

Dwell Here: One Year Residency Open Call / 2027

IMMA welcomes applications for Dwell Here 2027: One Year Residencies for nationwide and internationally based practices to reside for one year at the Museum. This opportunity invites applications across disciplines of the visual arts, design, architecture, curation, and related humanities fields. Successful applicants will be supported to undertake independent site-responsive research.

Submission Deadline:
June 22, 2026
Entry Fee:
€10
Award Info:
Monthly bursary of €1000
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Dublin, Ireland

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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June 22, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

2026 Grants for Artist Projects

Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) are unrestricted project-based grants awarded to artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Funding may be used for but not limited to artist fees, materials, equipment, space rental, travel for research, documentation, professional development opportunities, marketing and promotion, support to continue a current project, support to start a new project, and many other needs related to the artist's project. All applications are reviewed by one multidisciplinary panel consisting of five artists from across the state with expertise in a range of artistic disciplines.

Submission Deadline:
June 22, 2026
Award Info:
USD $1,500 unrestricted project-based grants awarded to 65 artists
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 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Must be Washington State residents at the time of application. Must be 18 years of age or older.

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June 22, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP)

Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) are unrestricted project-based grants awarded to 65 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Funding may be used for artist fees, materials, equipment, space rental, travel for research, documentation, professional development opportunities, marketing and promotion, support to continue a current project, support to start a new project, and many other needs related to projects. Applications are reviewed by one multidisciplinary panel consisting of five artists from across the state.

Submission Deadline:
June 22, 2026
Award Info:
Amount Awarded: $1,500
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States

Eligibility Info

Washington State residents at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made in October 2026). Individual artists (or artist teams): those who are the originators of works of art. Not eligible: recipients of GAP from 2021-2025, previous recipients of James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Awards, recipients of another Artist Trust grant in the 2026 calendar year, current students.

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June 23, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

Ian Potter Cultural Trust Emerging Artist Grants

The Emerging Artist Grants program offers grants of up to $15,000 to assist talented emerging and early-career artists in taking up professional development opportunities, usually overseas. Professional development opportunities allow emerging artists to gain experience, develop networks and learn skills from the world's best. They believe these experiences are invaluable for individual artists and the ongoing development of Australia's vibrant arts sector. The Trust's Emerging Artist Grants program funds nationally and supports individual artists practising across the spectrum of the arts, from visual arts to community radio, design to literature, conservation of cultural heritage to circus arts.

Submission Deadline:
June 23, 2026
Award Info:
up to $15,000
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Eligibility Info

Must be a minimum of 18 years old when they apply. Must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, with access to an Australian bank account in their name.

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June 24, 2026 4 days left Exhibition

2026 Arts Without Borders Juried Fine Arts Show

Artists and photographers are invited to submit original work for consideration in their annual exhibition. This show celebrates creativity, diversity, and artistic excellence, featuring selected works in a public gallery setting.

Submission Deadline:
June 24, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15
Award Info:
$2200 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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June 24, 2026 4 days left Exhibition

Kenmore Art Show 2026: Togetherness

The Arts of Kenmore is pleased to offer the 2026 Kenmore Art Show. The 2026 theme is Togetherness. They are excited to bring artists and the community together to enjoy Photography, 2D, and 3D Artwork at Kenmore City Hall. They are excited to add a new category: The Little Gallery, showcasing small 2D artwork priced at $265 or less. August 14-16 & 20-23, 2026. Kenmore City Hall is located at 18120 68th AVE NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.

Submission Deadline:
June 24, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Award Info:
Over $900 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Washington , United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists across the Pacific Northwest

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June 25, 2026 5 days left Exhibition Featured

Mother Dearest: Threads of Nurture - woven by love, guided by care

Nike Art Gallery USA Inc.



Mother Dearest Exhibition 2026 – 3rd Edition




With deep joy and excitement, we now invite artists and creatives from around the world to participate in the 3rd edition of the Mother Dearest Exhibition (2026).




This virtual global art exhibition welcomes artists of all backgrounds and creative disciplines to share visual interpretations of motherhood, nurturing, and human connection.


We invite submissions across visual mediums including:


 Painting I  Textile Art I  Photography I  Sculpture I  Mixed Media I  Fiber Art

This exhibition aims to create a world of stories that celebrates the many ways nurturing, care, mentorship, and maternal influence shape our lives and communities.


Whether honoring a mother, grandmother, caregiver, mentor, or community elder—your artwork can become part of this growing global tribute.


Artists from every country are encouraged to participate.




Together, we will continue building a platform that celebrates creativity, legacy, and the enduring power of nurturing


Exhibition Format
 International Virtual Exhibition


Open to Artists Worldwide
Artists from every country are encouraged to apply.


Presented By
Oluwaseyi (Shayee ) Awoyomi

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Instagram: @nikeartgalleryusa | @shayeearts


Mother Dearest: Threads of Nurture - woven by love, guided by care
Organization:
Nike Art Gallery USA Inc.
Submission Deadline:
June 25, 2026
Event Dates:
May 7, 2026 - July 7, 2026
Award Info:
4 Cash award in total of $1000
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Huntington, NY 11743, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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June 25, 2026 5 days left Competition

The R & M McGivern Prize 2025/26

The R & M McGivern Prize was established by the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern, a local resident and artist of Maroondah, as a legacy of Muriel’s support of the arts in Maroondah. The Prize is awarded every three years by the Trustee for outstanding, original artwork in the medium of painting in oil and watercolour (including gouache). The R & M McGivern Prize is an acquisitive award and the winning artworks will become the property of the Maroondah City Council Art Collection. The Prize aims to promote artistic excellence in painting and build a high-quality collection for the Maroondah region.

Submission Deadline:
June 25, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30 entry payment
Award Info:
In 2025/26 the R & M McGivern Prize will make two awards of $25,000.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Ringwood, Victoria, Australia

Eligibility Info

To be eligible the medium used must be predominantly oil or watercolour (including gouache), meaning produced for the most part with these materials. The Prize is open to all artists living in Australia.

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June 26, 2026 6 days left Public Art & Proposals

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Hub Mural

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF), also known as the Birkie, is seeking an experienced outdoor muralist/s for a mural at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, WI. This call is for the creation of a site-specific mural that reflects themes of nature, community, cross country skiing, running, mountain biking, active lifestyles, and site history at Mt. Telemark over time. The ABSF is interested in either one artist/team to complete the total work, or up to three artists/teams to design the work in segments. This mural will enhance the area’s visual landscape, preserve the legacy of the property, engage and inspire the community.

Submission Deadline:
June 26, 2026
Award Info:
Concept Sketch Fee $500 each, commissioned Artist Fee: $25,000 per each of 3 mural segments or $75,000 total for a single artist/team
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Wisconsin, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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June 27, 2026 7 days left Exhibition

Feminism 250: Woman Made America

Woman Made Gallery (WMG) invites women and nonbinary artists to submit work for Feminism 250: Woman Made America. Anchored in America 250—the nationwide commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary—this exhibition reflects on the long arc of feminist history within a broader national moment of remembrance, reckoning, and re‑imagining. As one of the nation’s longest continually operating feminist art spaces, WMG enters this milestone with a history shaped by decades of cultural resistance, artist‑led advocacy, community care, and the ongoing fight to claim space for those long pushed to the margins.

Submission Deadline:
June 27, 2026
Event Dates:
August 29, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States

Eligibility Info

Submissions are open to women and nonbinary artists at all career stages, working in any medium. Artists whose work engages with feminist histories, contemporary issues, or future-oriented feminist visions are especially encouraged to apply.

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June 27, 2026 7 days left Competition

8th Annual “Primary Colors” Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 8th Annual “Primary Colors” Online Art Competition.

Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Primary Colors” theme is one in which one of the primary colors (Red, Blue &/or Yellow) stands out as a primary artistic element in the artwork.

Any subject matter and any media are acceptable in this open theme competition, as long as the primary colors in the artwork are at least one or more of the three primary colors – Red, Blue &/or Yellow.

Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

8th Annual “Primary Colors” Online Art Competition
Organization:
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Submission Deadline:
June 27, 2026
Event Dates:
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries.
Award Info:
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners 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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June 28, 2026 8 days left Exhibition

THE SWEEP OF TIME: Beyond the Horizon

Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original lens-based works that explore the orientation of time. Open to all traditional and non-traditional photographic and light-based genre and media.

Organization:
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
Submission Deadline:
June 28, 2026
Entry Fee:
$45
Award Info:
$1000 award
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Cincinnati, Oh

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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June 29, 2026 9 days left Public Art & Proposals

WS|FC Public Art Commission

City of Winston-Salem

The City of Winston-Salem’s Public Art Commission (PAC) is launching the CNI Resident Artist Project, a one-time artist residency funded through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Public Art Revitalization Program. The CNI Resident Artist will collaborate with the Public Art Commission to work with East Winston-Salem residents to develop an artistic project that is community focused. The selected artist will have an all-inclusive budget of $300,000 with an expected time commitment of 12 months that includes the initial immersion period, a proposal period, and then time to implement the artistic project. This project will start in September 2026 and must be completed by September 2027.

Organization:
City of Winston-Salem
Submission Deadline:
June 29, 2026
Award Info:
Total Budget: $300,000
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Winston-Salem,, NC, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists nationally

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June 29, 2026 9 days left Residency

Residency open call for artists based in the Caribbean

Their residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. They host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All their residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process-based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks. They provide administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support throughout the residency, but they expect residents to be self-motivated, and to lead on the research and production of their own work, during their time with us.

Submission Deadline:
June 29, 2026
Award Info:
Weekly stipend of £175, materials budget of up to £800
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
London , United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to early-career artists based in the Caribbean (Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba; Bahamas; Barbados; Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Haiti; Jamaica; Martinque; Montserrat; Puerto Rico; Saint Barthélemy; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Martin; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Sint Maarten; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; United States Virgin Islands).

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Other

TIME Fest (Texas Inter-Media Experience Festival)

The Institute for Applied Creativity (IAC) at Texas A&M University proudly announces the call for submissions for Texas Inter-Media Experience (TIME) Fest! TIME Fest exists at the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. It's mission is to showcase innovative film and media through screenings and live experiences, fostering community, experimentation, and bold creative risk-taking across Texas and beyond.

Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
TX, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Grants & Fellowships

ACS Studio Prize 2026

The ACS Studio Prize offers recent graduates £6,000 to contribute to the cost of securing an artist's studio in a UK city of their choice. Now in its tenth edition, the prize addresses economic challenges faced by artists starting their careers, particularly the difficulty of finding affordable studio space. Shortlisted finalists gain exposure through a group exhibition at Gurr Johns International in London. The 2026 jury includes art dealer Philip Mould OBE, artist David Dawson, National Gallery Director Sir Gabriele Finaldi, and ACS Chairman Viscountess Bridgeman CBE.

Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Award Info:
GBP £6,000 towards artist studio costs
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
London, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to nationals of UK, EEA, Australia or New Zealand who are undergraduate or postgraduate university students on accredited art courses about to graduate, or have graduated within the last four years. Work must be in pictures, collage, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, glassware or photography.

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Competition Featured

June 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.

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

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Other Featured

Gift Shop Call for submissions

Lakeland Arts Association

This call is for artist submissions to the Depot shop. We are looking for unique handcrafted items to carry.  You must submit online and with appropriate visuals.  Failure to do so means that your work will not be considered until the next submission window. 



Published deadlines MUST be met.  The shop committee must have time to jury. Please do not ask for the deadlines to be extended.  


When you are considering what to submit, think about them as units.   


For instance, for a pack of assorted note cards  - you might have four different images  in a set, but it would count as ONE item. 


If you are submitting handmade cards, show a sample of multiple ones - this would count as one item.  


If you are submitting a mug, it would be one unit but we might want to include several of the same item and it would count as ONE item.  



You may submit five different items for consideration.  They will be considered, but that does not guarantee acceptance of all five. Each submission will be curated, please do not bring items that were not curated in. 


Please make sure you read, understand, and agree to abide by the guidelines below. 


Gift Shop Call for submissions
Organization:
Lakeland Arts Association
Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Type:
Other
Location:
Lakeland, FL 33801, United States
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June 30, 2026 10 days left Grants & Fellowships

Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards 2026

Applicants do not need to reside in Santa Clara County, as long as their work meaningfully engages or benefits residents of Santa Clara County. Artists must be at least 18 years old and working in the art form declared on the application. Applications are open and will be accepted until June 30th, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time. Winners are required to participate in the Awards Program to be held on Oct. 21st at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose.

Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Award Info:
$10
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
California, United States

Eligibility Info

Applicants do not need to reside in Santa Clara County, as long as their work meaningfully engages or benefits residents of Santa Clara County.

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Competition

GALLERY ONE / SMALLACOMBE Self Portrait Prize 2026

SUBJECT IS SELF PORTRAIT: a 2D WORK, created in PAINTING TECHNIQUES only, including Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Tempera, Gouache, Pastel and Mixed Media EXCLUDING Digital or AI assisted Art

Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40
Award Info:
$22,750 in awards
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Residency

Centrum Residency, Emerging Artist Residency

Centrum Residency

The Emerging Artist Residency provides stipends, multiple resident gatherings, visiting artists & curators, and an open studio/public reading. This residency is aimed at visual and interdisciplinary artists in the Pacific Northwest who are towards beginning of their creative paths and can benefit from the time to focus and receive support from a community of peers and specialists in their fields.

Organization:
Centrum Residency
Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Award Info:
Stipend/Honorarium: $1500
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Port Townsend, WA

Eligibility Info

Applicants must live in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Competition Featured

National Juried Photography Exhibition Submissions

Academy Center of the Arts

The Academy Center of the Arts invites photographers from across the United States to submit work for the 2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition. Juried by photographer and filmmaker Kiera Hight, this national exhibition celebrates contemporary photography and showcases a diverse range of artistic perspectives from emerging and established artists. Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older, the exhibition welcomes original photographs and photographically derived works completed after January 1, 2021. Selected works will be exhibited at the Academy Center of the Arts from September 4–25, 2026, providing artists with an opportunity to share their work with a wider audience and engage in a dynamic visual arts community. Submissions are due by June 30, 2026.

National Juried Photography Exhibition Submissions
Organization:
Academy Center of the Arts
Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Event Dates:
September 4, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$45
Award Info:
$1000 Cash Prize, and more!
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older, the exhibition welcomes original photographs and photographically derived works completed after January 1, 2021.

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June 30, 2026 10 days left Exhibition Featured

CALL FOR EXHIBITS 2026/27 – Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan

CALL FOR EXHIBITS – The Gifts of Art Program is seeking submissions for individual and group art exhibits for the September 2026 to August 2027 exhibition year. One of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs in the nation, Gifts of Art brings the world of art and music to Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan. Their nine 2-D and 3-D galleries throughout the medical center are viewed by thousands of people each day and display over 30 exhibits per year. Their rotating gallery program is intended to support the healing process by calming nerves, lifting spirits, engaging minds and reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with healthcare settings.

CALL FOR EXHIBITS 2026/27 – Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine
Organization:
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
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June 30, 2026 10 days left Residency

2027 Art/Sci Awarded Residency

PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency brings together artists and scientists to immerse in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. All of PLAYA’s programs focus on expanding and deepening the field of art and science to empower the human motivation necessary for a healthy and whole future on this planet. They believe if human society is to maintain vibrancy of culture and biodiversity, it needs new ways of seeing the world.

Submission Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Lake County, Oregon, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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Ongoing 10 days left Competition Featured

"PRESENCE" Summer 2026 Magazine Issue

PJAS Magazine

PJAS is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by their journal showcase all types of creative work, from visual arts and installations to literary arts and poetry.
They accept submissions on a rolling basis year-round, with their upcoming quarterly issue published online and in print. Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in their Summer 2026 "PRESENCE" issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from their editorial team.
This is your opportunity to gain wide-reaching exposure, connect with an international community of creators, and elevate your artistic career.

"PRESENCE" Summer 2026 Magazine Issue
Organization:
PJAS Magazine
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in their Summer 2026 "PRESENCE" issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from their 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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July 1, 2026 11 days left Residency

CCA Hamaguchi Emerging Artist Residency at Kala

The CCA Hamaguchi Emerging Artist Residency at Kala award is part of the Hamaguchi series of awards for the advancement of printmaking at California College of the Arts in partnership with the Kala Art Institute. The award represents a rich collaboration between the two institutions that creates a special opportunity for a recent BFA Printmaking graduate to work and learn in the dynamic Kala facilities located in Berkeley with a community of artists from all over the world.

Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
There is no fee for the application from May 15, 2026, to June 15, 2026, and a $15 application fee after June 15th.
Award Info:
The 2025-2026 Veterans Artist Residency includes 1-4 months of a studio residency with 24/7 studio access, cash stipend: $1,000, 1 month of housing at Kala’s apartment for artists coming from outside the Bay Area, an individual project spaces (150-200 sq ft) or a large shared project space (400 sq ft) available to artists staying in Kala’s apartment; funded Kala class or workshop, community and network of approximately 75 artists working at Kala, participation in Kala events and support of Kala staff!
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
San Francisco, California 94132, United States

Eligibility Info

Emerging artists working in Printmedia who have graduated from CCA with a bachelor’s degree in the past three years are eligible.

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July 1, 2026 11 days left Exhibition Featured

Stitch and Resist — Open Call for Artists

Island Gateway Gallery



We are looking for fiber and textile work that has something to say.




Work where the piece itself takes a position, bears witness, or asks something of the person standing in front of it.   And work that demonstrates a beautiful process.  If you have been making with intention, making toward something, making because the world requires it — this show is for you.


Fiber art carries a particular power: it is intimate and collective at once. It is the work of slowing down in a world that will not slow down, of sitting with something long enough to understand it, of building stitch by stitch until it exists in the world and cannot be unsaid. It speaks in a language that crosses difference, because nearly everyone has known the weight of cloth, the texture of thread, the memory of something made for them by someone who loved them. That familiarity is not incidental. It is the point. Craft enters rooms that division cannot.


We are not prescribing causes or positions. The work in this exhibition may speak quietly or at full volume. It may address the urgent or the enduring, the local or the global, the political or the profoundly personal. What we ask is that it be made with intention — that the fiber, the stitch, the color, the form are not incidental but part of what the work is saying. That the making itself is a stance.



Stitch and Resist is Island Gateway Gallery & Gathering's first curated exhibition — the fourth and final show of our inaugural 2026 season — opening September 12 as part of Bayfield Art Escape 2026 in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on the south shore of Lake Superior. Gallery admission is always free.


Full submission guidelines and instructions: https://islandgateway.org/submit/

Stitch and Resist — Open Call for Artists
Organization:
Island Gateway Gallery
Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2026
Event Dates:
September 12, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Award Info:
Viewer's Choice: $50 Judges' Award: $50
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Location:
Bayfield, WI 54814, United States
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July 1, 2026 11 days left Exhibition Featured

Pierce Street Art - Call for Artists 2026-2027 Calendar

Pierce Street Art

Pierce Street Art is an artist-run exhibition space dedicated to supporting contemporary artists and fostering meaningful creative exchange within our community.


We produce a limited number of curated exhibitions each year, with a focus on thoughtful presentation, strong visual dialogue, and connection between artists and audience. This open call is for your work to be considered in our calendar year of exhibitions.


Pierce Street Art prioritizes artists working in Omaha and the surrounding region.

Selected artists may be considered for:
– Inclusion in curated group exhibitions
– Future exhibition opportunities
– Solo exhibitions within the space
– Artist talks, panels, and programming
– Ongoing relationships with Pierce Street Art

This is a selective, curated opportunity. We are intentional about building each exhibition as a cohesive experience, considering not only individual works but how they exist in dialogue with one another within the space.


Exhibition Schedule Context:
Pierce Street Art presents four exhibitions annually. This open call is for Exhibition 2 of 2026.

Pierce Street Art - Call for Artists 2026-2027 Calendar
Organization:
Pierce Street Art
Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2026
Event Dates:
August 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Location:
Omaha, NE 68124
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July 1, 2026 11 days left Exhibition Featured

November - December 2027 Murray Gallery

Molly Brookhiser-Smeltser

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. We are committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming.

November - December 2027 Murray Gallery
Organization:
Molly Brookhiser-Smeltser
Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2027 - November 30, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
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July 1, 2026 11 days left Exhibition

Open call for New House Art Space Summer exhibition: Out of the Blue

From Lana Del Ray to Joni Mitchell, Blue has long been an evocative colour provoking mystery, mood, and tone in Western pop. culture. Blue can also symbolise links to spiritual realms, from the blue skins of Hindu deities Vishnu, Krishna & Rama representing the vastness of ocean and sky, the sacred colour ‘Mayan Blue’ representing rain, fertility and divinity; to the divine blue hair of Buddha in Tibetan culture. Out of the Blue conjures the all encompassing swell of the world’s oceans to the planet’s place in an infinite universe - full of possibilities. An unexpected visit from a friend, a change in one's everyday routine, a moment in time to treasure. What does Out of the Blue conjure up for you?

Submission Deadline:
July 1, 2026
Event Dates:
July 31, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
£5
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Guildford, England GU1 4SQ, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Artworks can be in any medium and fits with the brief outlined above.

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