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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July 13, 2026 Ends Today Residency

Pioneer Works Visual Arts Residencies

The Visual Arts Studio Residency program provides artists with glass-enclosed public-facing studios; bimonthly studio visits; access to their resources; and public engagement opportunities.

Submission Deadline:
July 13, 2026
Award Info:
$5,000 award
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York , United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 13, 2026 Ends Today Grants & Fellowships

Pano Awards 2026

The 17th Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art and craft of panoramic photography, and is the world's largest competition devoted to the genre. Since 2010, each year the top performing photographers are showcased in hundreds of publications worldwide.

Submission Deadline:
July 13, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20- $22
Award Info:
Total prize pool worth over $50000, including $15000 in cash
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 13, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition Featured

Open Call for Visual Artists in Northwest Michigan

Kooiman Pavão Cultural


Overview
The Delamar Traverse City is thrilled to announce an open call for local artist submissions. After a highly successful pilot program with significant art sales and very engaged patrons, the Delamar has dedicated a team to select and host a solo exhibition of visual art in the expansive hallway just off the main lobby.  The space hosts visitors from around the world, as well as regional and local guests. 


Details
The call for artists is open twice a year to select four artists to show throughout the year. Selected artists are invited to work on site (plein air) before and during the exhibition if desired. Exhibitions are on view for approximately 12 weeks.

An opening reception for each exhibition will be hosted by the Delamar, and the artist's presence is required.

Artist submissions will be juried by K/P Cultural and members of the Delamar staff. Selected artists will be responsible for artwork delivery, but not installation. Art sales are handled directly by the artist, who will retain full commission.

Exhibition Dates


August 6-Oct 25, 2026 (please note artists for the first round will be notified only 3 weeks prior to install date)
Opening reception: August 13 or 14, 2026

Nov 2-Jan 24, 2027
Opening reception date TBC



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

About K/P Cultural
Kooiman Pavão Cultural is a full-service arts advisory connecting artists, community, and place. We envision a Midwest where artists are deeply embedded in the life of our communities—where art transforms the spaces where we live, work, and gather. With a combined 25+ years of experience spanning the West to the East Coast, Co-Founders Jessica Kooiman Parker and Maggie Pavão bring a national perspective while maintaining a local, personal approach. Kooiman Pavão Cultural is based in Traverse City, Michigan, and works on projects across the region. For more information, visit kpcultural.com


Open Call for Visual Artists in Northwest Michigan
Organization:
Kooiman Pavão Cultural
Submission Deadline:
July 13, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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July 14, 2026 1 day left Grants & Fellowships

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants

The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need* who are creating work in the visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography.

Submission Deadline:
July 14, 2026
Award Info:
Any amount up to $5,000.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists.

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Residency Featured

Ucross Native American Fellowships for Visual Artists and Writers: Spring 2027

Ucross Foundation

Ucross is a vital and relevant resource for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, who come from all over the United States and the world. The uninterrupted time and space offered is increasingly rare, and the connections built within the community are of great importance to artists. The Ucross residency program is known for offering a majestic experience of the High Plains, thanks to its location on a 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.

The Ucross Native American Fellowships for Visual Artists and Writers provide a four-week residency and a stipend of $1,500 and a $2,000 award, as well the opportunity to present work publicly. For visual artists, this entails a featured gallery exhibition at Ucross the following year. For writers, this includes a featured reading and talk.

The Ucross artist residency program strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, private work space, and uninterrupted time, so the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday through Friday by a professional chef, with access to a world-class kitchen and ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials.

Ucross Native American Fellowships for Visual Artists and Writers: Spring 2027
Organization:
Ucross Foundation
Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
February 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Award Info:
4-week residency, $2,000 award, opportunity to display work publicly
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Clearmont, WY 82835, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Residency Featured

Ucross Spring 2027 Artist Residency Open Call

Ucross Foundation

Ucross is a vital and relevant resource for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, who come from all over the United States and the world. The uninterrupted time and space offered is increasingly rare, and the connections built within the community are of great importance to artists. The Ucross residency program is known for offering a majestic experience of the High Plains, thanks to its location on a 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.

The artist residency program strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, private work space, and uninterrupted time, so the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday through Friday by a professional chef, with access to a world-class kitchen and ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials. There is no residency charge, and Ucross offers a $1,500 stipend to defray travel costs.

Ucross Spring 2027 Artist Residency Open Call
Organization:
Ucross Foundation
Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
February 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40 Application Fee
Award Info:
2, 4, or 6 week residency
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Clearmont, WY 82835, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Exhibition Featured

The Art of Essence

Cordova Community Council

The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in July 2026 will be our 56th show.  "The Art of Essence" will allow you to look at something and just notice the overall shapes, colors, and lines of a simple object or scene and abstract the essence of that object. Think Picasso and cubism, taking an object or scene and simplifying it. Do your homework and get out of your comfort zone. Juror Kate Farrall

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

The Art of Essence
Organization:
Cordova Community Council
Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
July 27, 2026 - October 23, 2026
Award Info:
Best of Show 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
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July 15, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

26th Annual Wills Creek Exhibition of Fine Art

The Allegany Arts Council presents a juried exhibition celebrating talented and innovative artists whose work is contemporary, thoughtful, and uniquely portrays the world. The competition takes place at the Allegany Museum Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. Awards include Best of Show $2,000, First Place $1,500, Second Place $1,000, Third Place $500, Honorable Mention $250, and People's Choice $100. Artists of all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply for this prestigious regional exhibition.

Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
August 29, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Entry Fee:
USD $35
Award Info:
Over USD $5,350 in prizes including $2,000 Best of Show
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Cumberland, Maryland, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Competition Featured

Juried Show

The Arts Garage

The Arts Garage celebrates it's birthday with a Juried Art Show!
We welcome 3 distinguished artists to serve as jurors for this exhibition:  
Dani Fuller, David King and David Wolff.  
They will be selecting work from on-line submissions only and will award $2,000 in prize money plus exhibition opportunities to artists!

Juried Show
Organization:
The Arts Garage
Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
August 6, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
Best in Show $600... 1st Place $500... 2nd Place $300... 3rd Place $200... People's Choice $300... GPCAAC Member award $100
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Location:
317 West Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States
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July 15, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artist Grant - July

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

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

Eligibility Info

Open to visual artists aged 18+ worldwide

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Competition

Meroogal Women's Art Prize 2026

Museums of History NSW's biennial prize celebrates the achievements and creativity of women artists through works that respond to the historic house of Meroogal, its rich cultural heritage and enduring sense of place. Built in 1885, Meroogal was the cherished home of four generations of women from one family over 100 years. The prize is a regional, non-acquisitive competition and exhibition open to work in any medium. Selected artworks are displayed throughout the historic property in Nowra on the NSW South Coast.

Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Event Dates:
September 19, 2026 - April 24, 2027
Award Info:
AUD $18,000+ total - $8,000 Residency Prize + Bundanon scholarship, $8,000 Exhibition Prize + solo exhibition, $1,500 Highly Commended, $500 People's Choice
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Eligibility Info

The Meroogal Women’s Art Prize is a regional, non-acquisitive competition and exhibition. It is open to a work in any medium made by a woman aged 18 years or over who is a resident of NSW.

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July 15, 2026 2 days left Residency

Loghaven Artist Residencies

Located on ninety beautiful acres in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loghaven Artist Residency provides artists the time, space, and resources necessary to cultivate new art and ideas in an extraordinary environment. Loghaven Artist Residency’s mission is to serve artists by providing them with a transformative residency experience and continued post-residency support.

Submission Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Award Info:
$850 weekly living stipend, a travel subsidy from $400 to $800, and up to $200 in reimbursement for materials shipping.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Tennessee, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S, based artists who must be at least twenty-one years old and live more than 120 miles away from Knoxville

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Exhibition

2026 16th Annual Abstract Only!

Hawaii Island Art Alliance sponsors this annual juried exhibition at Wailoa Center focusing exclusively on abstract artwork. The exhibition showcases work in one of Hawaii Island's largest venues for local and international artists. Selected artists participate in monthly changing exhibits that provide inspiration and exposure to the community. The center is free and open to the public with galleries offering opportunities for both large-scale and intimate artworks.

Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
USD $20 + media fee
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to all artists. Hawaii Island students receive free first entry discount.

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Public Art & Proposals

Public Art Commissions City of Hampton

City of Hampton

The Hampton Commission on the Arts, in partnership with the Hampton Arts Foundation, invites professional artists and artist teams to submit entries for the creation of permanent public artworks in Downtown Hampton. This initiative aims to enhance the city’s cultural landscape through the commissioning of impactful landmark pieces that celebrate Hampton’s history, identity, and spirit while enhancing the vibrancy of its public spaces. The Hampton Commission on the Arts is dedicated to advancing creative placemaking and cultural investment across the city. Guided by the belief that art has the power to transform public spaces, the Commission supports projects that inspire civic pride, spark dialogue, and strengthen the shared sense of community that defines Hampton.

Organization:
City of Hampton
Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Hampton, VA

Eligibility Info

Professional artists or artist teams, age 18 or older. Artists legally authorized to work in the United States. Artists with demonstrated experience in public art or other large-scale projects

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Competition

John Leslie Art Prize 2026

The John Leslie Art Prize is open to all artists living and working in Australia for landscape paintings that have been completed since 1 March 2024. Inaugurated in 2000, the Prize is named after John Leslie OBE (1919-2016), Patron of the Gippsland Art Gallery. The continuation of the Prize is made possible through the generous support of the Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation, and 2026 marks its 14th iteration.

Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Event Dates:
September 5, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Entry Fee:
AUD $40 first entry / $30 second entry
Award Info:
AUD $30,000 acquisitive prize / $1,000 Best Gippsland Work non-acquisitive prize
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Victoria, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to all artists living and working in Australia for landscape paintings that have been completed since 1 March 2024.

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art - HER.SELF

Art Fluent

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to their online exhibit, HER.SELF.

The feminine spirit cannot be contained by a single definition. It is layered and luminous. They invite artwork that honors women in all their complexities… her presence, her resilience, her beauty, her becoming. Show them HER.SELF as you see her.

Call for Art - HER.SELF
Organization:
Art Fluent
Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
Award Info:
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Competition Featured

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 9th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. You can enter into one of seven award categories: Painting Award, Drawing Award, Digital Art Award, Photography Award, Sculpture Award, Imaginative Realism Award and Emerging Artist Award.

It accepts work in all static mediums including Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and lowbrow. The Prize seeks to inspire creatives around the world to pursue a life and career in the arts, and to help careers grow through funding and increased exposure of their work to galleries, collectors and media globally.

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
Organization:
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Event Dates:
March 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Entry Fee:
USD$40
Award Info:
Over $76,000 in cash and prizes to be won plus exhibiting at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco!
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
California, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 17, 2026 4 days left Grants & Fellowships

E.SUN Art Awards 2026

The E.SUN Art Awards invite artists worldwide to create paintings depicting Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan's highest peak, exploring themes of nature and music. The competition accepts oil, acrylic, and gouache paintings with a focus on environmental awareness and cross-disciplinary artistic expression. Since its inception, the awards have attracted over 5,000 entries from 72 countries across five continents, establishing itself as one of Taiwan's leading international art competitions.

Submission Deadline:
July 17, 2026
Award Info:
USD 36,000 First Prize for International Category, plus Special Selection and Outstanding Awards
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Painting

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally. Maximum artwork size 72.5 x 91 cm excluding frames.

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July 18, 2026 5 days left Competition Featured

2026 New England Regional Juried Exhibition

The Guild of Boston Artists

The New England Regional Juried Exhibition is a juried show featuring the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition.

2026 New England Regional Juried Exhibition
Organization:
The Guild of Boston Artists
Submission Deadline:
July 18, 2026
Event Dates:
August 29, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
$50
Award Info:
First Place: Gold Medal & $750.00 Second Place: Silver Medal & $500.00 Third Place: Bronze Medal & $350.00 Glenn G. MacNutt Award & $250.00 New England Watercolor Society Award & $150.00 Robert Douglas Hunter Award & $100.00 Award(s) of Merit & $50.00
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Boston, MA 02116, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to regional New England artists working in representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition.

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July 19, 2026 6 days left Exhibition Featured

Sense of Place Open Call

SeeMe Gallery

A Sense of Place invites visual artists to explore diverse interpretations of the universal human desire to locate oneself, and the many ways place shapes human experience, identity, and belonging. This theme considers place not only as a physical location, but as an emotional and psychological landscape carried internally through memory, longing, and lived experience within an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Artwork from all types of visual media will be accepted,
including painting, drawing, photography, digital media, mixed media, sculpture, and installation.

Sense of Place Open Call
Organization:
SeeMe Gallery
Submission Deadline:
July 19, 2026
Event Dates:
September 23, 2026 - October 16, 2026
Entry Fee:
38.00
Award Info:
Inclusion in an NYC gallery exhibition, invitation to join the SeeMe digital gallery and Artsy collections, and custom social media promotion
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York 10016, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 19, 2026 6 days left Exhibition

Formed by Fire

Florida CraftArt presents exhibition bringing together artists working in traditional metal casting methods and contemporary metal fabrication, emphasizing the transformative role of heat and process. Focused on metalwork and fire-based artistic processes. Professional organization with established exhibition program.

Submission Deadline:
July 19, 2026
Event Dates:
September 19, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 for up to 3 works
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Eligibility Info

Focus on metal casting and fabrication work using fire-based processes. Open to artists living in the United States.

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July 19, 2026 6 days left Exhibition

CALL TO ARTISTS: ICONS

Icons is a visual exploration of figures, symbols, and moments that shape culture, influence society, and transcend time. From historical legends to contemporary trailblazers, this exhibition examines what it means to be iconic, whether through fame, influence, or artistic interpretation. Artists are invited to submit works that engage with the idea of "icons" in any form, portraits of cultural figures, symbolic imagery, or conceptual reflections on power, legacy, and myth-making. Whether celebrating, critiquing, or reimagining icons, this exhibition seeks bold and thought-provoking perspectives.

Submission Deadline:
July 19, 2026
Event Dates:
August 20, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
From $10 - $65
Award Info:
$1,000 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Sarasota, Florida 34236, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists of all levels of expertise are encouraged to submit work and be a part of the community! All submissions are online and are open to all artists and mediums.

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July 19, 2026 6 days left Art fair Featured

23rd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show by Hot Works

Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows

Ranked among America’s Top 100 Art Shows twelve times, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show returns to West Bloomfield, Michigan. Located on Orchard Lake Road south of Maple, this juried event features professional artists presenting original, personally handmade work in all mediums.
 
Produced since 2003, the show is heavily promoted through TV, radio, print, digital marketing, banners, posters, and postcards to attract art-buying patrons.
 
Executive Producer Patty Narozny offers an artist-focused experience with Friday move-in, booth sitters, cold water, snacks, and organized operations.
 
Hours: Sat 10–6 • Sun 10–4


Booths: $475 upon acceptance. Optional tent and ProPanel rentals available.

23rd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show by Hot Works
Organization:
Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows
Submission Deadline:
July 19, 2026
Event Dates:
July 25, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35
Award Info:
Ribbons
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
West Bloomfield, MI 48323, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 19, 2026 6 days left Residency

Residency Program: Desde Otro Suelo

Desde Otro Suelo is a subsidized three-week residency program for eight artists born in Latin America or the Caribbean, or with direct parental ancestry from the region, who currently live and work in the United States. The program arises from an interest in creating a space of encounter for artistic practices shaped by experiences of migration, displacement, life across territories, and the multiple forms of belonging that characterize Latin American and Caribbean communities in the United States. Rather than addressing these experiences thematically, Desde Otro Suelo understands them as conditions that shape perspectives, modes of production, affective relationships, and ways of imagining the world.

Submission Deadline:
July 19, 2026
Event Dates:
October 20, 2026 - November 9, 2026
Award Info:
subsidized three-week residency
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Jilotepec, Mexico

Eligibility Info

Open to artists born in Latin America and the Caribbean, or of direct Latin American descent (parents), who currently live and work in the United States.

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July 20, 2026 7 days left Public Art & Proposals Featured

RISCA Call For Photography: Eleanor Slater Hospital - Regan Unit

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts



Call for Photography: The 4 Seasons of Rhode Island


For the Regan Unit, Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston, RI.


Organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) through the Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act. 




Overview:

  • Who Can Apply: Rhode Island residents.

  • What: Submit your original photography. Selected works will be used to create four season-specific slideshows for the patient unit.

  • How much: Artists will receive $500 for the selected image while retaining copyright ownership of their work. The image will be licensed for non-commercial project use.

  • For: Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit. 

  • Deadline to Submit: July 20, 2026.



Introduction:


The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), in partnership with Eleanor Slater Hospital, is soliciting original photography for an installation at the Regan Unit. This project is funded through the Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act, which mandates that 1% of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the acquisition of artwork for public spaces. Through this program, the State recognizes that… “art creates a more humane environment, one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens.”.


About Eleanor Slater Hospital and the Regan Unit (from the hospital's website)



Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) is a public Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) with campuses in Cranston and Burrillville. ESH is operated by the State of Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH). The hospital treats patients with acute and long-term medical illnesses, as well as patients with mental health conditions.


ESH provides a treatment environment in which dignity, individuality, and respect are emphasized.


In addition to diagnosis and treatment, the hospital focuses on issues of recovery and quality of living. We are dedicated to using a patient, family, and interdisciplinary-centered approach to our care.


Our focus is on recognizing each patient’s individuality and their right to dignified and high-quality care.


The Regan Unit is a psychiatric division of ESH. The building is undergoing a complete renovation for modernization and to meet anti-ligature standards. This involves designing spaces and selecting products to minimize the risk of self-harm. ESH serves psychiatric patients of all acuity levels. Every patient has a discharge plan, and some are transferred from the Roosevelt Benton Division to Regan as a step down in acuity level. 


People who use this facility include patients, family members, visitors, staff, service providers, and contractors.


About this Call


RISCA invites photographers to submit work for The 4 Seasons of Rhode Island, a curated digital slideshow to be installed on the Regan Unit. This project will provide patients with a calming, art-based alternative to standard television programming within activity and therapy spaces. Selected images will be paired with original music by Rhode Island composers to create a seasonally inspired slideshow. 


A total of 40 images will be selected;10 for each season (summer, fall, winter, spring). To ensure broad representation, each photographer may submit one image only.


Selected photographers will receive a $500 honorarium for the licensed use of an image. Photographers will retain copyright ownership of their work. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts will receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to display the selected image as part of the RISCA Channel project at Regan Unit for non-commercial use.


Estimated Timeline:

  • Call Opens: May 22, 2026

  • Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026

  • Notification of Selection: August 2026 

  • Slideshow Installation: fall 2026 


Project Theme & Intent.  


The panel met on May 6, 2026 and determined the primary theme of the project is the passing of the seasons throughout Rhode Island’s natural and built environments. The selected imagery should support a calming, meditative atmosphere within a hospital setting.


The panel encourages artists to submit photography that reflects seasonal change through landscape, wildlife, coastal environments, gardens, parks, recognizable landmarks, and other meaningful Rhode Island locations. Familiar and identifiable places throughout the state are encouraged, as recognizable imagery may provide comfort and grounding for viewers.


Submissions should prioritize imagery that is visually soothing, accessible, and emotionally supportive. Bright or calming color palettes are preferred over dark or muted imagery.



Preferred Subject Matter


The panel encourages submissions featuring:

  • Rhode Island landscapes during all four seasons

  • Coastal scenes and serene bodies of water

  • Recognizable Rhode Island locations and landmarks

  • Nature photography with calming or meditative qualities

  • Seasonal foliage, gardens, flowers, beaches, trails, and wildlife

  • Geographic diversity across the state

  • A variety of seasonal experiences and environmental conditions appropriate to each season

  • Landscape/horizontal compositions 

Wildlife imagery is welcome if animals are not depicted as threatening or aggressive.


Urban environments and cityscapes may also be considered where they contribute positively to the project’s calming and recognizable visual language.



Content Considerations & Restrictions


Because this project is intended for a behavioral health setting, artists should carefully consider the emotional tone of submitted imagery.


The panel determined that the following content should be avoided and may result in disqualification:

  • Dark, ominous, or dreary imagery

  • Cliffs and bridges 

  • Storms, threatening weather, heavy cloud cover, or clashing water/waves

  • Photos of WaterFire Lightings 

  • Night photography

  • Highly abstract or ambiguous imagery

  • Out of focus photography

  • Surreal, distorted, or visually unsettling imagery

  • Fireworks, bonfires, or imagery prominently featuring fire

  • Holiday themed imagery of any kind

  • Religious themed imagery of any kind

  • Human figures or portraits

  • Black & White photography

  • Portrait/vertical orientation

The panel encourages artists to think about how imagery may support relaxation, mindfulness, serenity, and reflection for viewers spending extended periods within the space.

Artists are welcome to interpret each season creatively, though seasonal distinctions should remain identifiable within the submitted work.

RISCA Call For Photography: Eleanor Slater Hospital - Regan Unit
Organization:
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Submission Deadline:
July 20, 2026
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
State
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RISCA Call For Music: Eleanor Slater Hospital - Regan Unit

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

Call for Music: The 4 Seasons of Rhode Island 


For the Regan Unit, Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston. R.I. 


Organized by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) through the Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act.  
 

Overview: 


  • Who Can Apply: Rhode Island residents. 


  • What: Submit your original instrumental music compositions. Selected works will be paired with seasonal Rhode Island imagery to create a calming slideshow experience for patient units at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit. 


  • How much: Artists will receive $1,000 for selected music while retaining copyright ownership of their work. The music will be licensed for non-commercial use for this project only. 


  • For: Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit.  

  • Deadline to Submit: July 20, 2026.



Introduction: 
 
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), in partnership with Eleanor Slater Hospital, is soliciting original music for inclusion in a slideshow installation at the Regan Unit. This project is funded through the Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act, which mandates that 1% of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the acquisition of artwork for public spaces. Through this program, the State recognizes that… “art creates a more humane environment, one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens.” 
 

About Eleanor Slater Hospital and the Regan Unit (from the hospital's website) 



Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) is a public Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) with campuses in Cranston and Burrillville. ESH is operated by the State of Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH). The hospital treats patients with acute and long-term medical illnesses, as well as patients with mental health conditions. 


ESH provides a treatment environment in which dignity, individuality, and respect are emphasized. 


In addition to diagnosis and treatment, the hospital focuses on issues of recovery and quality of living. We are dedicated to using a patient, family, and interdisciplinary-centered approach to our care. 


Our focus is on recognizing each patient’s individuality and their right to dignified and high-quality care. 



The Regan Unit is a psychiatric division of ESH. The building is undergoing a complete renovation for modernization and to meet anti-ligature standards. This involves designing spaces and selecting products to minimize the risk of self-harm. ESH serves psychiatric patients of all acuity levels. Every patient has a discharge plan, and some are transferred from the Roosevelt Benton Division to Regan as a step down in acuity level.  


People who use this facility include patients, family members, visitors, staff, service providers, and contractors. 



About this Call  


The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) invites composers and musicians to submit original instrumental music for The 4 Seasons of Rhode Island, a curated digital slideshow installation at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit. This project will provide patients with a calming, art- based alternative to standard television programming within activity and therapy spaces. Selected musical works will accompany seasonal imagery by Rhode Island photographers to create immersive, seasonally inspired slideshow experiences. 


Selected music should support a calm and therapeutic environment through ambient, atmospheric, or otherwise soothing instrumental compositions. Vocal music will not be considered. 


A total of 10 musical works will be selected. To ensure broad representation, each composer or collaborative group may submit one musical work only. Submitted pieces should reflect one of the four seasons of Rhode Island (winter, spring, summer, or fall) and must not exceed 10 minutes in length. Both original compositions and excerpts from longer works are eligible.


Selected composers will receive a $1,000 honorarium for the licensed use of their music. Artists retain copyright ownership of their work; RISCA will receive a non-exclusive license to use the music as part of this project at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit only. 



Estimated Timeline: 

  • Call Opens: May 22, 2026

  • Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026

  • Notification of Selection: August 2026 

  • Slideshow Installation: fall 2026 


Project Theme and Intent  


The panel met on May 6, 2026 and determined that the primary goal of the project is to create a calm, steady, and emotionally supportive listening environment for patients within hospital activity and therapy spaces. Selected music will accompany seasonal Rhode Island imagery as part of a looping slideshow installation at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit. 


Artists are encouraged to submit instrumental compositions that feel gentle, atmospheric, and consistent in tone. Ambient music, minimal compositions, acoustic instrumentation, soft electronic textures, and subtle environmental or nature sounds are welcome. 


Submissions should avoid vocals, spoken word, abrupt transitions, harsh or piercing sounds, aggressive percussion, or highly energetic musical passages. Music should maintain a relatively consistent mood throughout the piece, avoiding dramatic emotional shifts or sudden changes in tempo or volume. 


The panel is seeking work that supports relaxation, reflection, and comfort for listeners in a healthcare setting. 



Music Guidelines 


The panel encourages submissions featuring: 

  • Instrumental only 

  • Calm, ambient, or meditative in tone 

  • Appropriate for healthcare and therapeutic environments 

  • Suitable for passive listening over extended periods 

  • Consistent in mood and atmosphere throughout the piece 

  • Compositions that interpret the four seasons are encouraged. 

Submissions may include: 

  • Acoustic or electronic instrumentation 

  • Minimalist or atmospheric compositions 

  • Subtle environmental or nature sounds 

The panel determined that the following content should be avoided and may result in disqualification: 

  • Vocals or spoken word 

  • Abrupt, jarring, or harsh sounds 

  • Overly energetic, aggressive, or emotionally intense music 

  • Sudden shifts in volume, tempo, or mood 

RISCA Call For Music: Eleanor Slater Hospital - Regan Unit
Organization:
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Submission Deadline:
July 20, 2026
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
State
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Submission Deadline:
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Entry Fee:
$5
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
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Submission Deadline:
July 20, 2026
Event Dates:
September 26, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Award Info:
This year, the prize pool is valued at $55,000 and includes the acquisitive Gosford Art Prize worth $25,000, the Gosford Ceramics Prize $10,000, a First Nations Artist Prize $10,000 and the Moving Image Art Award $10,000.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Gosford, New South Wales 2250, Australia

Eligibility Info

The competition is open to all artists across Australia and attracts entries in all mediums.

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Queer Migrations Art Book 2026 - Open Call

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Submission Deadline:
July 20, 2026
Award Info:
£100 honorarium
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
London , United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

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Submission Deadline:
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Event Dates:
August 28, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Entry Fee:
USD $25
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Eligibility Info

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Submission Deadline:
July 21, 2026
Award Info:
Grant of USD 30,000 will be awarded to each finalist
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

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Submission Deadline:
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Entry Fee:
$5
Award Info:
$2,500 stipend
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
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Eligibility Info

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Submission Deadline:
July 21, 2026
Entry Fee:
$5
Award Info:
$2,500 stipend
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Open for established printmakers interested in community engagement opportunities

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Submission Deadline:
July 24, 2026
Entry Fee:
GBP £22
Award Info:
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Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
London SW1Y 5BD, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

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Submission Deadline:
July 26, 2026
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
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Eligibility Info

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