Amazónica Artists-in-Residence is a production and research residency program located in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru. The Amazónica program offers residents an immersive experience in the socio-cultural landscape of the Peruvian Amazon, fostering critical research through both traditional and contemporary artistic practices in close collaboration with local communities. The residency encourages a complete disconnection from daily routines, allowing participants to reconnect with local nature and engage in creative processes in a unique and traditional setting. This program provides an alternative space for creation from an intercultural perspective, encouraging both personal and collective exploration. It aims to cultivate an environment of knowledge exchange, cultural dialogue, and artistic production or research in contemporary arts. Residency fee applies

The Artist-in-Residence Program at Zion National Park offers professional artists of various mediums the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the park's inspiring landscape. The Program offers free housing and a $500 travel reimbursement for the selected artists. A donation piece is required.

The Hilton Head Island Airport Artwork Selection Committee seeks entries for a visually striking image to be reproduced and featured on a large prominent glass wall installation in the airport’s new terminal. This image will be placed in a high-traffic area of the airport. This exciting 2-D public art installation will serve as a welcoming experience for visitors and reflect the unique character of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Committee seeks entries that reflect the island’s natural beauty, rich culture, vibrant community, and sense of place.

Lanesboro Arts invites Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC) artists in Minnesota to apply for the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program. This personally tailored residency program offers the opportunity for support and open access to Lanesboro Arts and Lanesboro Area, facilities, personnel, and natural environment. This program offers residency support for Minnesota BIPOC practicing artists and their families at all stages in their careers, working in all mediums. The artist is welcome to use studio space for art if desired, but it is not required. As such, there is no output or product required for this residency. However, there is one community share-back opportunity required for this residency, which could be a community workshop, school visit, small gathering, or blog post. This will be arranged with LA staff once selected.

Arts Unlimited raises funds to support artists, venues, producers and marginalised communities to participate in Adelaide Fringe. A large portion of the funds are distributed as grants via the Fringe Fund, which exists to support bold ideas, elevate diverse voices and encourage innovation.

This is a 4-week English-taught intensive program designed for those seeking to build a strong foundation in traditional Kintsugi – the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramic with urushi lacquer and gold. The program is led by Clementine Nuttall, a British artist and conservator with over a decade of experience in Kintsugi and urushi lacquer. Artists will explore the artistry, culture, and philosophy of Kintsugi while gaining practical skills in Kintsugi ceramic repair and traditional tool-making. Each artist will receive a valuable set of artisan-grade Kintsugi tools and an English-language Kintsugi Handbook for use during and after the residency to support their continued practice.The program aims to empower artists to integrate kintsugi techniques into their future works and personal projects.

The Great Northern invites Minnesota-based artists to submit proposals for “Light on Lake,” a four-night public art experience that will transform East Lake Street into a large-scale moving projection installation. This event will illuminate the walls and facades of East Lake Street businesses, turning them into animated canvases for local artists to share their work with the community.

Mark Arts is pleased to present the Wichita National All Craft Media Exhibition, a historic show featuring diverse works by artists across the country. Artists are encouraged to enter artwork in any traditional or non-traditional craft media. The exhibition is open, but is not limited, to the following: ceramics, enamels, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalsmithing, paper, wood, and mixed media. Both 2D and 3D works are welcome.

The SMU has developed a new structure for exhibition planning. They want to make the planning process transparent and give interested parties the opportunity to contribute their exhibition ideas to their program planning. They particularly encourage people from queer communities to submit their exhibition projects. Curators, artists, activists, or individuals committed to a particular topic can all contribute an idea—regardless of whether they have previous exhibition experience.

THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM is now accepting entries for the 48th ANNUAL BETTY BOWEN AWARD. Administered by the Seattle Art Museum, the annual Betty Bowen Award honors a Northwest artist for their original, exceptional, and compelling work. The winner is awarded an unrestricted cash prize of $20,000 and a solo exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum. In addition, up to two Special Recognition Awards ($4,000 each) and three Special Commendation Awards ($2,500 each) are often granted at the discretion of the Betty Bowen Committee. Since 1977, the Seattle Art Museum has hosted the yearly open call process by which the Betty Bowen Committee chooses one visual artist working in the Northwest to receive the unrestricted cash award.

The show will be juried by an established regional artist, to be announced. They encourage artists to capture and convey the essence of "Summer" in creative and imaginative ways. Whether through landscapes, abstract interpretations, or other conceptual pieces, they look forward to showcasing a diverse array of works.

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2025 Art Competition.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting waterscapes.

The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes.

"“Delicate Expressions” is an exhibition that pairs the finely detailed mixed-media portraits of Baltimore, Maryland artist Tommy Mitchell with contemporary art jewelry selected from this open call.

Drawing inspiration from diverse influences such as Byzantine icon painting and fashion photography, Mitchell creates striking portraits that honor the BIPOC individuals in his life. His compositions incorporate abstract elements, architecture, motifs from local street art, and other designs that ground his figures in a specific place while elevating them to a state of exalted veneration. Mitchell uses ballpoint pen to achieve the meticulously detailed features of his subjects, and paint for the surrounding elements, exploring themes of perfection and the complexities of idealized beauty.

In addition to Mitchell's portraits, the exhibition includes jewelry artists selected through an open call. Artists selected for this exhibition use jewelry as a medium for historical and social commentary, storytelling, commemoration, expressions of social status, and other approaches to adornment. You can draw direct inspiration from Mitchell’s work, or interpret “Delicate Expressions” through the lens of your own artistic practice."

The Westminster City Council is seeking an artist or collective to design a series of local tiled murals under two bridges at Little Venice. This opportunity is being taken forward following community feedback on wider concept design proposals for the northern Canalside at Little Venice in Spring 2025. The briefing document gives full details including the project background, requirements and submission criteria.

The invite artists working in 2D media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media to submit their work. This juried exhibition celebrates both impulse-driven creativity and thoughtful inspiration.

Run by artists, for artists!
The Soon Art Studio Artist Residency Program in Vienna, Austria, is designed to support both emerging and established artists by providing them with a dedicated space to create and showcase their work. Artists can choose from 2, 3, or 4-week residencies, during which they will have the opportunity to focus on their artistic practice in an inspiring environment.

This is the first-ever English-language residency program dedicated to the art of Hyogu, with a focus on the mounting techniques of kakejiku (hanging scrolls). The program provides international artists the opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge in Hyogu (the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting), and the foundational techniques to mount kakejiku (hanging scrolls) through lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and actual mounting practices. Artists will learn mounting techniques from the master mounters at SEIKADOU Co., Ltd., a century-old studio based in Osaka, and attend a special lecture by Bunkazaihozon Co., Ltd., one of the few studios in Japan certified to restore National Treasures. Each artists will receive a set of professional mounting tools selected by artisans, as well as an English-language mounting handbook designed exclusively for this program—for use both during and after the residency. Each artist is expected to complete the mounting of two kakejiku artworks during the 4-week program, and to apply the techniques learned in their continued practice.

This exhibition will explore the essential importance, richness, and beauty of water as a defining element of Virginia for all its residents. Co-sponsored by the Department of Art & Art History and the Muscarelle Museum of Art.

Original works by artists 18 years or older in any media and any style will be considered by the jury. Only original artwork submitted utilizing the theme of water in Virginia will be considered for the Liquid Commonwealth exhibition. Submitted art will be juried by a joint committee as part of The Curatorial Project, under the direction of Alan C. Braddock, Ralph H. Wark Professor of Art History, American Studies, and Environmental Humanities at William & Mary.

The Town of Basalt has created its first art consignment program for temporary outdoor SCULPTURE installations. With guidance from BPAC, the program has established goals to enhance vitality and a sense of place within Basalt’s commercial districts through the installation of outdoor art. The art will be installed for two-years with an option for the Town to extend the display or purchase the art piece for its permanent collection. UPDATED: $1500 Honorarium to selected Artist to help with upfront cost associated with materials, transportation, hotel, fuel, and installation.

The Ou Gallery is a warm and beautiful space curated to support creatives in their artistic journey on Vancouver Island; a stunning, nature-filled place. Come here to decompress, gather new inspiration alongside like-minded artists and writers, and devote space and time to create. The Ou-telier is an independent and process based residency; a place for you to decompress, experiment, research and play.

For consideration of inclusion in Interpretations: Color, Line, Form, please submit your abstract or non-representational works (non-discernable people or objects) in paint, pastel, charcoal, ink, mixed media, or fiber art. They are seeking the opposite of people, places or things in this Call for your submissions. Rather than something you saw, please share works that capture something you felt. They are eager to showcase works about emotions, visual memory and concepts relayed through your creative process.

Buckham Gallery invites artists to submit work for Secret Spaces, a nationally juried exhibition exploring hidden realms. Secret spaces can be physical locations to rejuvenate, heal, hide, or to share intimate moments. They can be a way to hide in plain sight or simply to not be seen. Maybe it’s in a cave, a treehouse, or under your bed where you hide your secret letters and thoughts. Or is your secret space a part of your personality or body that is kept discretely? A place in the heart where desire hides, a place in the mind where you keep someone or the dark parts of memory, a place where ideas and visions reside. “Secret Spaces” is open to interpretation and media.

ILLAPSE is the artist residency program of Lapse. The program offers a studio space in Barcelona where artists and other professionals within the field of contemporary art can develop their work. The ILLAPSE studio is located within the Lapse facilities, where the resident will share common areas with three other artists. Residents are welcomed to give a public presentation of their work, either during an open studio session or in the form of a talk. Lapse welcomes proposals that incorporate a wide range of media and contemporary artistic practices. Residencies are available in September, October, and November. Applicants may choose to stay for one, two, or all three months, and should indicate their preferred start month and desired duration in the application. All residencies begin on the first day of the month.

The Lane Cove Art Society is proud to announce that entries are now open for the prestigious 2025 Lane Cove Art Award. Open to artists across Australia, this long-running and highly regarded prize continues to recognise and celebrate outstanding artistic talent.

This exhibition explores the interplay of materials in the realm of sculpture, showcasing works that challenge, celebrate, and redefine our understanding of material substance. Formats include freestanding, wall hung, interactive, installation & video. Open interpretations of the exhibit theme are welcomed.

Hypha Studios is looking for artists & curators for their brand new gallery hub (3 spaces) in the City of London, launching Frieze Week 2025. This is a unique opportunity to organise an exhibition in one of the world’s most important postmodern buildings, designed by architect James Stirling & completed in 1997.

PrintHouston is pleased to announce PressForward, a contemporary student printmaking exhibition to be held in Houston, TX in the fall of 2025. They are looking for exceptional works from current student printmakers that explore the wide range of traditional and innovative printmaking processes. Original works in all printmaking media are eligible, including lithographs, screenprints, relief prints, intaglio, monoprints, and letterpress. Digital and mixed media works are accepted which incorporate a traditional printmaking medium as a main component. No photography or digital reproductions of original works will be accepted. Works must be completed within the last two years.This exhibition is open to current students in high school or students currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program.

The City of Westminster is seeking three-dimensional totem pole(s) or vertical artworks for installation in Kensington Park. These artwork(s) will replace three carved totem-like pole art features which have been deaccessioned due to the deterioration of the artworks. Submitted artwork(s) can be from an existing portfolio of an artist or team of artists existing portfolio or can be a proposal for a new design and fabrication by an artist or team of artists. The goal of this project is to provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the artistic talents of indigenous peoples of North America. The artwork(s) will also provide an opportunity to honor and celebrate the indigenous peoples native to Colorado—including the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Nations.

Applications are open to creative professionals from all disciplines, including but not limited to artists, designers, writers, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, and makers. They’re located in the heart of the Gers region, on the northeastern edge of Gascony, just 40 minutes from the lively city of Toulouse. Set on a hill surrounded by nature with stunning views of the Pyrenees, their space is tucked away from main roads, providing the perfect environment for inspiration and focus.

Individual artists and cultural arts organizations are invited to apply for funding through a grant program that supports projects serving residents and visitors of Bothell, Washington. An entry fee is not required to submit an application.

The Metropolitan Melodies competition is all about capturing the rhythm, energy, and personality of city life. The theme invites creative takes on city life using any medium—painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, and more. Artists at any career stage are welcome to share their perspectives on urban landscapes, street scenes, and cityscapes. For just $35 for three images, you can showcase your talent and potentially earn career-boosting awards. Selected works will be featured in the AGI Fine Art exhibition, digital exhibition, blog feature, social media exposure, and more.

"LensCulture invites you to enter the Street Photography Awards and share how you see the world. From fleeting gestures to monumental scenes, your images can echo far beyond the instant they were captured.

Selected photographers will receive international recognition, career-changing opportunities, cash awards, a group show in New York, and a place among the voices shaping street photography today. Every vision matters—submit your work and join a global community celebrating the art of seeing.

There is a free entry option for single images"

The Villa Barr Art Park Artist Residency in Novi, MI, offers a unique retreat for artists to create and explore. With opportunities for local and visiting artists seeking inspiration and focus, the program fosters creative growth in peaceful environment rich with artistic history. The sculpture park and studios are located in in the countryside outside Detroit, on beautifully landscaped grounds with a pond and mature trees and gardens. The residency provides private studio space, onsite housing for selected visiting artists, and access to wood and metal-working tools. All residents are awarded a $500 stipend and private studio space. Artists traveling from out of the area are also awarded a $500 travel stipend.

Rosewood Arts Center announces a call to artists in Ohio and surrounding states to participate in the 19th annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition with the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area's only gallery exhibition devoted exclusively to sculpture. This is a regional call. Entries must be original works in sculpture (3-D), completed within the last four years.

The Hornsby Art Prize is open for artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. This non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian contemporary art and is open to all Australian residents aged 18 years and over. The overall prize pool of the Hornsby Art Prize is $23,000, with the major prize worth $10,000 and the Local Artist Award $5000. The Hornsby Art Prize exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby. This year’s judges are Tim Braham, Director Gosford Regional Gallery, and artist Stephen Hall.

Artists are invited to submit functional or sculptural work relating to the theme No Apologies. No Apologies is a celebration of womxn and femme artists who reject containment—who shout, clash, rupture, and insist. In a world that still rewards the quiet, the delicate, the pleasing, these artists take up space with unapologetic force. Their work is wild, messy, defiant—an aesthetic rebellion against the idea that femininity must be soft or silent.

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

For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com

The Charta Award is open to artists who incorporate photography into their artistic practice and have developed a project suitable for publication in book form. There is no set theme; instead, the award seeks projects that demonstrate a distinctive narrative and a strong command of contemporary visual language.

Applicants are asked to submit a folder containing at least 30 images, along with a synopsis that includes the artist’s name, project title, and a brief description. Including an edited PDF layout is encouraged, as it can help the jury gain a clearer understanding of the work.

The selected project will be published by Yogurt Editions in an edition of 500 copies.

A photograph is a (s)Light of Hand—a kind of magic trick, conjured into being. Light is summoned, chemistry is mixed, and suddenly the intangible becomes visible. It’s a fusion of heart and mind, imagination and craft, transformed into a life-altering alchemy.

The Collective and Gallery behind this exhibition holds deep respect and affection for historic photographic processes. Through this call for entries, they aim to celebrate the handmade, photo-based techniques that turn image-making into something truly enchanting.

Photographic artists in the U.S. and beyond are invited to submit work to (s)Light of Hand, a juried exhibition dedicated to alternative photographic processes—from Albumen to Ziatype and everything in between.

They are looking for an exciting and compelling cohesive body of work by one photographer on any theme or concept and of any size for their Solo Project Space. All photographic styles are welcome—from documentary style, still-life, portraits, architecture, street photography, abstract moody themes to everything in between. Please provide an Artist Statement that describes your intention and motivation behind making the body of work to give insight into better understanding the work. Photographers may submit another body of work as a separate application.

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

Theme is to talk shadows, secrets, and mystery. Bring the moody. The dark. The silenced. The distorted. The vulnerable. The unsaid. Go full obscura. They’re ready to get lost in it. Show them OBSCURA from your perspective.

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

Vessels: that which hold-
All Media Juried Exhibit

Juror: Jamison Keʻa Rosehill

What does it mean to be a vessel? What does it mean to hold? To contain?

In this exhibit we invite artists to explore the meaning and media of a vessel both literally and figuratively. Artwork may be a vessel by form or explore the theme of the word vessel.

Open to 2D and 3D works from Hawaiʻi based artists. Accepted works will be displayed along with Hawaiʻi Island pieces from the annual Hawaiʻi Handweavers Hui exhibit.

Open to all Hawaiʻi based 2D and 3D artists in all mediums and styles.

Gallery Photoland at The Evergreen State College is accepting exhibition proposals for the upcoming academic year (2025-2026).

Gallery Photoland is a non-traditional exhibition space that showcases established photographic artists who represent diverse experiences and world views. The Gallery functions to spark ideas and support connections across the Evergreen community; it is a place for inspiring students about possibilities in fine arts beyond the shores of Eld Inlet. The Gallery hosts exhibitions aligned with the mission of The Evergreen State College. 

In 2023, BRCC broke ground on a new 92,800-square-foot Nursing and Allied Health Building. This state-of-the-art facility will support existing programs and provide space for expansion into emerging areas such as Respiratory Care, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training—ensuring that BRCC continues to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Louisiana’s communities. The proposed artwork should integrate visually and materially with the building’s façade while offering a clear narrative presence. The installation site will be located at a key entry or gathering point, creating opportunities for high visibility and engagement.

Apply now for this hybrid residency programme delivered by Shape Arts and Baltic. Alongside the awarded resident, a cohort of shortlisted artists will receive a tailored package of support and mentoring. The artist gets 3 months hybrid residency. Resident receives a £5k bursary to support their practice. Travel and accommodation covered (travel up to £500). Shortlisted cohort each receive a tailored package of mentoring and support. Eligibility: The artist self-identifies as disabled and has experienced barriers to progression in their career, they are within the first five years of their career, they are not in full-time education, their arts practice is socially engaged, they are UK-based, and usually live in the UK, aged 18+.

The City of Ann Arbor Fire Department invites artists, designers, or artist teams to submit qualifications to create a unique, site-specific public artwork at the new Fire Station #4, located at 2415 S. Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI. The new station is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by Fall 2026. The selected artist will create a visually impactful work that is fire station or service related in theme. The Fire Department welcomes a range of approaches. The site offers two potential artwork locations: Site A: A lawn and wall area in front of the building, between the front wall and Huron Parkway.; Site B: The upper window bays on one, two, or all three sides of the fire engine glass garage.

You have the chance of winning a cash prize and seeing your image displayed in a prestigious photography exhibition throughout November at Blackburn Cathedral. Photographers of all ages and skill levels from anywhere in the United Kingdom are invited to enter this competition

Get Published and Astonish Art Lovers with your Art!

Let your masterpieces take center stage in the 61st issue of Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine, releasing in August 2025. Be part of an international collection of contemporary art, presented on vibrant A4 glossy pages and seen by art lovers, curators, and collectors worldwide, both in print and online.

Jury-selected artists will be published and honored with a prestigious certificate, lasting online visibility, and exclusive badges to celebrate their achievement. Each issue receives extensive online and social media exposure, giving artists powerful global reach and lasting recognition.

View a recent issue here: https://www.artistonish.com/june2025

This exhibition invites artists to reflect on what people protect, what people overlook and how people define nature’s worth. Submissions might explore themes of interdependence, ecological labor, preservation or personal relationships to land, species or place. They invite a wide range of perspectives on what it means to value nature. Work can be 2-D or 3-D, representational or abstract. 3-D work must fit on a 15” x 15” pedestal or be freestanding or suspended.

Swanfall Art returns to Mall Galleries this August with Fables, its annual exhibition exploring the role of narrative in contemporary art. They invite artists to submit work that explores emotional depth, rhythm, and resonance – across any medium – to help shape a compelling visual dialogue around storytelling and perception.

Established in 2018, the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is a regional award offering $10,000 in prize money. The award supports and promotes original freestanding or wall-mounted sculptures in any medium, and is proudly presented by the Art Space Urunga.

Integrity: Arts & Culture Association (IACA) Mini-Grants generally average $250, and are intended to assist with such things as: artistic supplies, recordings, studio time, exhibits, performances, project related expenses, residences, etc.

• Present a cohesive curatorial or conceptual framework across works by multiple artists


• Encourage cross-disciplinary or cross-cultural perspectives


• Foster collaboration or dialogue between emerging and established voices


• Engage with the social, historical, or material context of Southeast Michigan

Show your small works of art at Cape Fear Studios! The 6 by Exhibit caters to visual artists of any medium. One dimension of each creation must measure 6”. Each artist may submit up to three pieces of original work, no prints or mass produced work please. Participants 18 years old and above.

The City of Kansas City, Missouri One Percent for Art program seeks qualifications for a professional visual artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install permanent public art to be integrated into the Buck O’Neil Bridge Skate Park currently being designed. 2-5 semifinalist artists will be asked to advance to the RFP phase and propose designs. Semifinalists will be paid a design proposal stipend of $3,000. Art for this project may include, but is not limited to, mosaics, cast concrete, sculpture and murals.

This juried exhibition invites photographs that explore the relationship between trees and seasonal change. From the stark beauty of winter branches to the lush greens of summer and the fleeting colors of fall, they welcome images that capture the power, poetry, and presence of trees throughout the year.

All photographic styles are welcome—from literal to abstract, intimate to expansive.
They are honored to have Lee Ann White as the juror for Trees and Seasons. She will select up to 35 images in their Middlebury, Vermont Exhibition gallery and another 40 images for our Online Gallery. All 75 images will be reproduced in the exhibition catalog and remain permanently on their website, and be promoted on social media with links to photographers' URL.

Banner image: Mary Hogan
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Many artists make work addressing the relationship between humans and nature without having the opportunity to “walk the talk.” This thematic residency pairs artists and writers who want to do hands-on rebuilding of Appalachia’s forests with a nature preserve whose mission is to do just that. “Artists” is used loosely here—whether you are a writer, sculptor, poet, or sound artist, if you a­re interested in the themes and willing to participate in short work sessions you are encouraged to apply! Residents stay at a historic lodge at the Arc of Appalachia in Bainbridge, Ohio.

Images of artwork will be printed on vinyl wraps to beautify otherwise run-down or bland looking areas in the public right-of way and enhance the pedestrian experience. The six selected artists will each enter into a contract with the Teton Village Association agreeing to a seven-year usage fee for a stipend of $500. Artists retain the copyrights to their artwork.

Open Doors Gallery is delighted to invite you to submit your projects to OD Photo Prize 2025.

For over a decade now, ODG has dedicated itself to the discovery & mentorship of early career artists working across the full spectrum of contemporary photography. From Kensuke Koike's sculptural alchemy to Maria Lax's iconic and cinematic storytelling, right through to pioneers in new areas of photographic art such as Sander Coers. Over the past decade the gallery has exhibited these artists widely through our program of pop–ups and art fairs here in London and beyond. Raising the profiles of our artists... We pride ourselves on discovering and nurturing the best talent out there. OD Photo Prize is an extension of this mission, which looks to widen our search for talent and to help foster long-term relationships with artists more globally.

This year's Winner will receive an increased cash prize thanks to the continued support of our partners, as well as a listing amongst our roster of artists for at least a year. Whilst all Shortlisted artists will be invited to participate in a group exhibition hosted by Open Doors Gallery in London, November. Read on to find out more.

Artists are also eligible for a variety of awards chosen by our panel of influential industry experts in the field of photography. From having work singled out by each jury member as one of the 'Judges's Picks' to the Metro Mentorship award selected by artist and creative director, Professor Steve MacLeod. This year we are also excited to introduce a new partnership with InCadaques Festival

Parade of Hearts invites cities and counties across two states to come together in a shared artistic experience that celebrates unity, diversity, and resilience like no other. The New Heart Sculpture: This bold new form reflects the spirit of the Kansas City region. It is larger, more open, and more unified than ever. At its center, a keyhole-shaped heart symbolizes connection and creativity. Encircled by a ring of unity, the design invites to look inward while celebrating the strength shared across communities. It is a canvas for expression and a symbol of belonging, ready for each artist to make their own.

Lucid: In Dreams is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. ​​​​​​​All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.

Action Brown County, in partnership with Arts Quincy, invites proposals from qualified artists or artist teams to design and install a new community mural in Uptown Mt. Sterling. The goal is to create a visually compelling and meaningful piece of public art that reflects the spirit, history, natural beauty, and character of Brown County. The mural should enhance the streetscape, foster civic pride, and resonate with both residents and visitors.

Cloud Collective Residency is an artist- and writer-led space for creative retreat, reflection, and connection, nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Designed for those craving time away from the noise, the residency offers a nurturing environment where artists and writers work “alone, together”– sharing meals, ideas, and inspiration in a spirit of community and care. Through seasonal residencies, mentorship, and place-based gatherings, Cloud Collective fosters slow practices, cross-disciplinary exchange, and the belief that creative work is essential to collective liberation. It is a space where presence, rest, and creative risk are not only welcomed but encouraged. Cloud Collective Residency believes collective liberation is possible through creativity and centers values of care, access, and transformation– believing that creative practice is a path toward collective well-being and freedom for all.

Filipinos, with a heritage woven from Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and indigenous influences, have cultivated a rich cultural tapestry. As immigrants, Filipino Americans have further diversified this vibrant heritage, creating a natural predisposition to adaptation, fluidity, and an appreciation of inter-cultural exchange. Filipino Americans often find themselves at a crossroads, negotiating change with maintaining deep-rooted cultural connections. This experience provides fertile ground for artistic exploration.

Now in its third year, the Lumpia series celebrates Filipino American History Month with “Lumpia Fusion: Filipino Americans at a Crossroads.” This exhibition provides a platform for Filipino American artists to navigate this crossroads and transcend stereotypical representations that may limit their art to specific themes or aesthetics.

As tools of harm grow more remote, outsourced, and hidden, their impacts continue to rapidly shape our lives. While the mechanisms may be out of sight, their impact remains immediate, shaping the human experience, memories, and the cultural archive. This exhibition invites artists to share their work that respond to that contradiction: a world where power hides in plain sight, but leaves its unmistakable marks.

A.R.C. Gallery invites artists to submit work for The Aesthetics of Power, an exhibition juried by artist Mahwish Chishty. This show looks closely at how aesthetics can be used to express layered, quietly disruptive ideas. Submissions should be layered and unexpected: artworks that linger in the uneasy space between attraction and unease.

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), in partnership with Phoenix Raceway NASCAR race, invites artists, designers, and creatives to submit concepts for immersive, high-energy art installations that celebrate the bold spirit of NASCAR through the lens of local culture, creativity, and community. This unique exhibition will transform public spaces into a vibrant raceway of visual storytelling, fusing the thrill of motorsport with Southern Arizona’s artistic innovation and identity. Artists are encouraged to respond to themes such as speed, adrenaline, innovation, landscape, identity, and motion, using NASCAR as the creative spark for original, interactive works that inspire engagement, imagination, and social media-worthy moments.

In a time when truth and falsehood are increasingly blurred, the Art League of RI invites artists of all media from all regions of the world to submit works for the Truth Unveiled exhibition. The artists’ work chosen for this exhibition will reflect on how art—as an inherently imaginative, subjective expression—can open minds, raise awareness, and convey truth in ways that straight facts cannot.

They believe that art provides a unique lens to reveal both personal and universal truths, engaging viewers in a conversation about authenticity, perception, and illusion. Truth Unveiled aims to provoke conversation about art as both a vehicle for and a challenger of truth.

Submit your art inspired by the darkness of the Abyss."The Abyss" invites artists to explore the concept of darkness in all its forms—literal, emotional, symbolic, and abstract. And because this is Memento Mori Gallery, they always invite the outsider, the lowbrow, and the macabre. Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo is a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District, part of the art walk circuit, and in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita. They get good foot traffic on First Fridays. This First Friday will have free arcade games with gift certificate give a ways for high scores.

LAS Contemporary invites submissions for Encounter, an online exhibition exploring moments of contact, whether brief or sustained, intimate or estranging, visible or internal. They’re looking for work that captures the emotional and psychological weight of an encounter, where something is met: another person, a memory, a rupture, a presence, a threshold, or even oneself.

An encounter can be transformative or disorienting, comforting or uncanny. It can leave an imprint, a question, a shift. Whether grounded in narrative, abstraction, or atmosphere, they’re interested in work that lingers in this tension, work that gestures toward something just outside the frame.

Entry Fee:
1 image: $15
2–3 images: $35
4–6 images: $50

Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 session of the New York City Fellowship, a program that provides a project production grant, mentorship, and hands-on arts administration experience for early-career photographers and photojournalists based in NYC.

Developed in response to the financial challenges faced by working photographers, the fellowship supports both the advancement of fellows’ creative projects and offers paid, practical experience within the Magnum Foundation office.

The program is intended for early-career photographers seeking to deepen, expand, or complete a New York City-based project. Applicants should have at least one completed long-term project and may include recent graduates and self-taught photographers. The fellowship is open to photographers of all ages.

The Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale has been held in Fengxian District, Shanghai, for the past nine years. 2025 marks a milestone: "Ten Years of Progress, Ten Years of Spring and Autumn". The upcoming exhibition, themed "Paper and Water", will be accompanied by the IAPMA Congress 2025, held concurrently in Shanghai. The organisers invite artists from around the world to actively participate in and witness this special edition of the biennale.

The Boundless Residency program provides artists living outside of Minnesota* the opportunity to create innovative new work in Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ fully-equipped studios for letterpress printing, bookbinding, papermaking, screenprinting, paper marbling, and related arts. This new program is supported generously by Cathy Ryan and Doris Engibous. At over 12,000 square feet, MCBA is the largest space dedicated to book arts in the nation, and the only center in North America with public access to foreign language type. Providing studio access is central to MCBA’s mission. MCBA is excited to share unique resources—and expand ties with the national and international book arts communities—through their new residency program.

The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. It takes place in the shared Artists’ Studio, including the solvent/etching area and the darkroom. Keyholders work independently, in a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking techniques is available for new Keyholders. Technical assistance is not included in the program, but is available at additional cost.

BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe. We acknowledge the power of even a single photograph to greatly influence an audience, and how the artistic eye of the photographer behind the camera can interpret a scene in so many creative ways. Every image has a story to tell, and this is the place to tell it!

The competition is open to everyone and we invite photographers from all over the world to take part and enter their work.

Budapest International Foto Awards is a sister competition to both the Moscow and Tokyo International Foto Awards. Take a moment to check out these affiliated competitions and increase your exposure around the world by submitting your work there as well.

Buckham Gallery invites artists to Mouth Feel, a national juried competition. This exhibition explores the sensual, grotesque, and expressive ideas around the mouth. Themes of communication, desire, consumption, and aggression. Buckham Gallery welcome and encourage submissions in all styles, media, and interpretations.

Calling all Texas artists! The ArtCentre of Plano invites you to submit your work for For the Love of Art 2025, a juried exhibition held during their signature month-long celebration of the arts. This annual event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a vibrant, community-wide tribute to creativity, culture, and connection. Throughout the month, they honor the artists who shape the soul of Plano. Now’s your chance to take part in that story. Whether you're an emerging voice or a seasoned creator, this exhibition offers the opportunity to showcase your work in a meaningful way—with the added thrill of recognition and cash prizes.

Artists from around the world are invited to submit their work for Future Stars—an exclusive annual exhibition in Athens! This is your chance to showcase your art in a prime gallery space with global exposure and a vibrant atmosphere.

They welcome work in any medium—painting, sculpture, photography, video art, film, installation, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond.
🎉 Opening Night: 22nd August 2025

📍 Location: The Holy Art Gallery, Praxitelous 26, Athina 105 61, Greece

✨ Nestled in the heart of the city center, their Athens gallery radiates energy and creativity!

🆓 Free to Submit – No application fee!

📺 Digital Display: £30 for 1 artwork | £50 for 2 artworks | £80 for 3 artworks.

Bischoff Inn is a 5-Room boutique hotel located in the Appalachian Mountain region of Pennsylvania. They offer one & two week residencies to artists & writers. Their Summer 2025 residency is now looking for artists to attend during the month of September 2025. Artists must submit a short statement about why they'd like to attend and a website or social media account.

Fee is $375 per week to attend, taxes not included. All artists receive their own private room and bathroom, plus studio workspace. Each workspace is a minimum of 500 sq ft.

For more information, please visit their website or email [email protected]

Entries are reviewed weekly and selections are made throughout the month. Submissions are carefully reviewed and considered, with selections made independently by location and curator. This process ensures that each gallery space reflects its unique identity and resonance within the contemporary art landscape of the community.

Each month, their Studios host three distinct self-directed residency packages suited to a wide range of art forms, including painting, drawing, writing, small sculpture, installation, ceramics (without a kiln), textile art, photography, film, research, and curatorial work.

This is a juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure), who are over the age of 18, working in painting, drawing, printmaking, or fiber.

Studio ACE presents Unbound: Anything Goes, a juried exhibition celebrating creativity and expression in all its forms. Whether you work in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, or something entirely experimental, they invite you to submit the work that excites you most. This open-themed exhibition at ACE Gallery encourages artists to release expectations, defy boundaries, and dive fully into the joy of making. Whether you’re working in your signature style, exploring a new medium, or venturing into uncharted creative territory, they want to see what lights you up!

AMoA BIENNIAL-600 will be an exhibition of artworks selected by a juror from works submitted by artists residing within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas. The 2025 AMoA BIENNIAL-600 is the eleventh iteration of an ongoing series of juried biennial exhibitions exploring areas of artistic practice, material, and content. Previous Biennial-600 exhibition focuses included Drawing (’05), Clay (‘07), Glass (‘09), Figurative Painting (‘11), Printmaking (‘13), Sculpture (’15), Architecture (’17), Textile/Fiber ('19), Justice-Equality-Race-Identity ('21), and an open call for all media in 2023. This year, the AMoA staff and Board of Trustees are once again excited to offer the museum’s exhibition spaces to artists working across all materials and genres.

The University of Reading is seeking Expressions of Interest for the design and delivery of a large-scale mural on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus. Spanning approximately 9.5m wide x 3m high, the mural will be painted onto the wall of the University of Reading’s historic Edith Morley building. The mural will celebrate 100 years since the University of Reading was granted a Royal Charter and became a university.

Rupert (Vilnius) and Sonic Acts (Amsterdam) are pleased to announce the open call for the second edition of ALTERLIFE – a joint production and research residency between both cities. The three-month residency is fully funded and split across two periods: April–May 2026 at Rupert in Vilnius, and November 2026 at Sonic Acts in Amsterdam. Artists will present research during each residency, with the final work to be exhibited, possibly as iterations, at Rupert (2026/2027) and the Sonic Acts Biennial (2028).

AMoA BIENNIAL-600 will be an exhibition of artworks selected by a juror from works submitted by artists residing within a 600-mile radius of Amarillo, Texas. The exhibition will be on view from October 4, 2025 through January 4, 2026. The 2025 AMoA BIENNIAL-600 is the eleventh iteration of an ongoing series of juried biennial exhibitions exploring areas of artistic practice, material, and content.

Be Seen. Be Bold. Be at the Heart of Japan's Cutting-Edge Art Fair.

This September, the international art world converges on Tokyo for Tokyo Gendai (September 12-14, 2025) – and your art can take center stage!

ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE: Your artwork showcased on high-traffic digital screens.
GLOBAL STAGE: Reach an international audience at one of Asia’s most dynamic contemporary art fairs.

Event: Tokyo Gendai Art Fair
Showcase Dates: September 12 – 14, 2025
Location: Digital Billboards across Tokyo, Japan

Join over 10,000 artists who’ve showcased their work the Holy Art Gallery across 20+ cities worldwide!

They’re now inviting artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to submit their work for their upcoming group exhibition in Madrid, taking place in the heart of the city this September 3–6, 2025.

📍 Location: San Agustín 14, 28014 Madrid, Spain
🗓 Exhibition Dates: September 3–6, 2025
🖼 Theme: OPEN
💸 Submission Fee: Free to apply
📅 Deadline to Apply: August 18, 2025
⚠️ Spots are limited – early submissions encouraged!

All Mediums Welcome:
Painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, video art, installation, film, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and more.

Are you ready to showcase your art on a global stage? Divide Magazine, a leading Contemporary Art Magazine, is excited to announce our Open Call for Issue 15.
With a dedicated annual readership of over 86,000+ and a vibrant Instagram community of 22,000+ followers at @dividemag, your work will be seen by thousands of art enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals from around the world.

Why Submit?

Global Exposure: Your work will be featured alongside some of the most exciting emerging and established artists.
Influential Platform: Artists like the Popovy Sisters, Coderch & Malavia Sculptors, Erik Minter, and Annan Affotey have all graced our pages.
Instagram Features: Selected submissions may also be showcased on our Instagram, giving your work even more visibility.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists from any country are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation, crafts, fashion, illustration, and more. Selected artists will be featured in Issue 15 set to release at the end of August 2025. Selected artists will be contacted via email for an interview.
There is no specific theme for this issue. 
Must be 18 and over.

This is a juried competition, selected artists will be featured in Issue 15 of Divide Magazine.

There is a £35 submission fee per application.

HOW TO APPLY
You may submit multiple entries for different projects/works, there is no limit.
Submission fees are non-refundable.
The deadline to submit all works is August 18th, 2025. Please note that submissions may close prior to this date if capacity is reached. We encourage artists to apply early, as space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

REQUIREMENTS
Artists may submit up to 3 artworks per project submission.
You can enter multiple times and in each submission you will have the opportunity to upload 3 items
Artists must ensure high quality of images, at least 300 dpi jpeg recommended.
Artwork images and bio must be uploaded directly  ( we will not be accepting any works via email)
Bio must be under 300 words.

Art by @Lea Baeriswyl

The Mystical, The Magical, & The Macabre exhibition features multimedia artworks conjuring a sense of mystery, awe, and fascination with the darkness. Artists investigate the dark through their chosen media by finding aesthetic beauty in the shadowy depths of our complex existence. While darkness can be associated with feelings of fear, anxiety, or sadness, the darkness also provides a place of comfort, quietude, introspection, romance, and peace. The Mystical, The Magical, & The Macabre, curated by Marci Rubin, showcases artworks that delve into what is lurking and lost in the shadows of the human experience.

CALL FOR ARTISTS – EXHIBIT IN MADRID!

Join over 10,000 artists who’ve showcased their work to 500,000+ guests across 20+ cities worldwide!

They're now accepting submissions for their next group exhibition in Madrid, taking place September 3–6, 2025 — right in the heart of the city.

THEME: OPEN
They welcome all mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, video, poetry, mixed media & more. If it’s creative, they want to see it!

Deadline to Apply: August 18
Free to Submit – No application fee

Apply now and share your art with a global audience!

Total prize money: $5,000. Prizes for main plein air competition: First National Bank First Place Prize: $1,350, Second place: $900, Third place: $500, Honorable Mention: $250. Prizes for Quick Paint competition: First National Bank First Place Prize: $850, Second place: $600, Third place: $400, Honorable Mention: $150.

A functional, aesthetically pleasing, eclectic Downtown environment that facilitates business vitality, fosters a sense of community, creates opportunities for engagement and accentuates the identity of the Downtown commercial district is desired. The City of Loveland Water and Power Department is currently working on upgrades to the utility infrastructure beneath the road. The Public Works Department will lead the storm water, roadway, and sidewalk improvements. The project includes the removal of the current roadway and sidewalks, providing an opportunity to redesign downtown. There is strong interest from the community and downtown business owners to see public artwork incorporated throughout the 5 blocks of the project.

In September 2025, London Art Collective will present the large-scale international group exhibition “ArtEvol 2025: Voices from the Undefined” at Saatchi Gallery. The exhibition will focus on emerging artists who are shaping the visionary future of contemporary art, collectively examining the motivations and emotional tensions encapsulated by “Evol,” which signifies “Evolution” in the context of today’s art landscape.

• 1 artwork: £30 + VAT (20%)
• 2 artworks: £45 + VAT (20%)
• 3 artworks: £60 + VAT (20%)

The submission fee contributes to the curatorial, administrative, and operational costs of the exhibition. Early submission is strongly encouraged to ensure timely review. Selected artists will exhibit free of charge. No additional fees will be collected for hanging, display, or participation.

PUAM will commission twenty (20) 8’ x 8’ murals to be curated as follows: Fourteen (14) murals created by selected New England-based artists, up to six (6) murals created by Salem-based artists participating in their Creative Neighbor Program, supported through installation by two artist mentors. Artists are also encouraged to apply as mentors for the Creative Neighbor Program participants. This is a unique opportunity to support local artists while contributing to the collective spirit of PUAM.

Photo Trouvée Magazine is a contemporary art platform with a focus on vintage found photographs and nostalgia. The Photo Trouvée Artist Residency is a 10 week virtual program led by Juliana Naufel & Twiggy Boyer--founders of Photo Trouvée Magazine-- in which artists are invited to set goals, carve out time for their art practice, focus on a project and connect with like-minded artists from around the world. Only 9 slots will be available and there is an application process to join the Fall 2025 cohort.

Le Moulin de la Barde is an independent, artist-run residency nestled in a restored 11th-century watermill in the heart of the Périgord Noir, France. Their Fall 2025 program invites artists from all disciplines to immerse themselves in a landscape of deep history, natural beauty, and creative calm. The residency is self-directed and non-prescriptive, offering time and space for research, experimentation, or production. Artists are encouraged to slow down, engage with the unique rhythm of the place, and explore personal or site-responsive work. While the program is primarily focused on individual practice, they welcome exchanges between residents and offer optional opportunities for artist talks or open studio events.

Nexus Artspace, in collaboration with @i.e.artprojects Online Art Foundation, invites applications for the international virtual residency “Unwritten Maps: Belonging Beyond Borders.”
They welcome artists to explore themes of belonging, migration, memory, and cultural intersections, beyond fixed ideas of home or nationality. Participants will chart personal and collective geographies shaped by movement, imagination, and in-between spaces.

The residency includes virtual meetings twice weekly, with a few sessions hosted in the Metaverse via @spatial_io, a platform for creating immersive digital environments, hosting events, and showcasing artwork. Spatial offers also opportunities for networking and building a vibrant community of artists, art enthusiasts, and collectors.
To apply, submit 5–10 artworks, along with a CV, bio, and artist statement to [email protected].

They’re inviting artists from all countries and backgrounds to submit their work for their upcoming group exhibition. The theme? Completely OPEN. They want to see your boldest, most expressive work — in any medium.

Painting, photography, sculpture, installation, mixed media, poems, illustration — all forms are welcome.

Important Dates:

Opening Night: 12 September 2025

Public Viewing: 13–15 September 2025

Submission Deadline: 20 August 2025

There is no fee to submit your application. But spots are limited — don’t wait.

Submit your work and be part of something special.

The Estée Lauder Companies Pink Ribbon Photo Award is the first photographic competition and event dedicated to breast cancer.

For its 14th edition, the competition orientate this year with a deeply human and symbolic theme: “Closer to the Heart”. Photographers are invited to take a subjective look at the disease, by telling a story: the story of Women - or much more rarely, the one of Men - who face this cancer. This has been the the aim of the Estée Lauder Companies Pink Ribbon Photo Award since its beginning in 2012, to encourage the audience for early breast cancer screening.

More than 900,000 people in France face this ordeal, one woman in eight, with an average of more than 60,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

Each image tells an intimate, subjective story about kindness, struggles and hopes “Closer to the Heart”

The City of Orlando invites artists to submit qualifications for a public art installation at the Orlando Tennis Centre. The commissioned artwork will celebrate Orlando’s tennis culture and community, reflecting both the sport’s energy and the vibrancy of the surrounding neighborhood. The artwork should serve as a visual landmark for the new Tennis Centre, enhancing the sense of place while complementing the facility’s architecture and purpose.

KETT Gallery, run by the Ajuokse community in Tartu, Estonia, invites alternative artists to apply for a two-week funded micro-residency in their 45 m² creative gallery space. The residency supports experimentation, DIY spirit, and humour in art. Ideal for those who embrace street art, illustration, comics, or lowbrow aesthetics.

Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE) is selecting an artist to design and produce a monumental sculpture at 134 Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs. CRANE exists to elevate creatives and support artistic and economic vitality in Manitou Springs. Funding has generously been provided by the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority (MSURA). Installation expected in 2026.

Got a bold, compelling idea you’re ready to share? They’re inviting independent artists and collectives based in Singapore to propose projects for a public-facing exhibition, with venue support, curatorial guidance, and the opportunity to grow your practice and reach new audiences.

The beauty of the coast is a constant inspiration, especially to artists in New England. No matter the weather or time of year, the coast reminds people of nature's power to shape everyone's surroundings and fill them with awe. They want to see pieces that speak to the beauty of the coast, nature, and/or the communities that are built around it.

This exhibition celebrates the humble mug as a vessel for more than just drinks. It’s a keeper of secrets, a witness to gossip, a companion in ritual. Whether you’re pouring coffee for comfort or tea for truth, mugs hold the moments that connect humans. “Spillin’ the Tea” invites ceramic artists to submit original, functional mugs or cups that reflect the power of shared moments and meaningful exchanges. Playful, poetic, personal, or provocative—they welcome it all, as long as it’s ceramic and sippable.

The Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the SWLA Annual Exhibition 2025 at Mall Galleries. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions.

In conjunction with the 2nd annual Mount Dora Viva La Frida Festival, Mount Dora Center for the Arts invites artists of all genres and ages to submit images of original 2D and 3D art for a chance to win cash awards and to exhibit in a month long gallery exhibition in Mount Dora, Florida. Artwork representing an image of Frida Kahlo is not required to be considered. They encourage artists to showcase their personal stories and cultural heritage while expressing the colorful uniqueness and moral complexities that Frida Kahlo represented, "The Spirit of Frida"

The 2nd Annual TCA Sculpture Garden Exhibit is a national juried exhibit of original 3-dimensional art. Sculptural methods including stone, metal, and mixed media are accepted, but must be weather-proof and able to endure 8 months outdoors.

The Town of Silverthorne Art Board seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original mural or art installation on Silverthorne’s Recycling Center Fence. The mural should give a nod to the recycling center and sustainability efforts in Silverthorne and feature educational elements about recycling and the connection of recycling to the environment and where everyone lives. The installation could also be a painted mural with three-dimensional elements.

Artists are encouraged to submit 2D & 3D work that explores the use of patterns within the piece. Within artwork, the concept of patterning can look like the repetition of line, shape, color, or theme, aiding the artist in telling a story through or creating an experience in the work. Patterning is open to any theme or medium, aside from the prohibition on floor or ceiling-hung installations as they are not possible at this time. No video.

This juried exhibition will feature the country's finest quilters and showcase a variety of techniques and designs, from traditional quilting to contemporary art quilts.

People see the geometry of patterns in natural and man-made objects and also in human activities. Consider these configurations: flowers in a garden, trees in a forest, waves of the sea, skins of animals, window panes, furniture arrangements, table settings, city street grids, architectural features, parade maneuvers, dance choreography, pedestrian movement, children playing, sidewalk shadows, store displays, wallpaper and textiles. Formalized, traditional patterns can represent cultural / religious symbols such as a cross, star, mandala and even the visual details of flags can assume powerful significance. And, of course, structured or random designs of abstract art and collages integrate compelling pictorial elements that can evoke a strong emotional response.

The City of Ocala Cultural Arts invites artists to submit existing sculptures for the 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. This outdoor exhibition offers established and emerging sculptors, residing in the United States an opportunity to display their work at Tuscawilla Park and Art Park in Ocala, Florida. Up to ten works will be selected for display from January 2026 to January 2028.

The Greater Augusta Arts Council, on behalf of the Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, is requesting proposals from qualified sculptors or artist teams to create a unique, durable, low-maintenance, meaningful, and beautiful sculpture to be placed at the east entrance to the Kroc Center Augusta at 1833 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904.

The goal of the Public Art program is to commis­sion works of art and public art projects of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places. The Public Art program is open to a wide range of ideas and interpretation that comply with these goals and maintain high aesthetic standards in the field of visual art. The total contracted amount for this project is not to exceed $80,000 and is to cover all costs including but not limited to working with the design team to design/develop the art project, foundation, transportation, fabrication, delivery, and installation.

The London Group is now accepting entries for its 86th Open exhibition which will take place at Copeland Gallery, London SE15 from Saturday 8 November to Sunday 23 November 2025. The exhibition will include up to 200 works by current London Group members alongside works selected from open submission. At least half of the exhibitors will be non-members. The London Group was founded in 1913 and has gone on to successfully nurture the careers of many of Britain’s best-known artists.

Presenting Art Collide’s "Open Theme”, Fall 2025, international competition and online exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their preferred media and style. The competition's theme is "Open," allowing participants to express their creativity by submitting artworks on any subject matter of their choice. Only artists whose works are selected as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased online and advance to the final round of judging, where they will be considered for cash prizes, including the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000.

Open Theme:

In contrast to themed competitions that dictate a specific topic or idea, open-themed contests like this one grant artists the freedom to express their creativity without confines on subject matter. Such competitions foster a plethora of artistic interpretations and styles, enabling artists to delve into diverse themes, concepts, and genres driven by their personal interests, experiences, or creative musings. This format empowers artists to exhibit their uniqueness and artistic flair.

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) 2026 is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback, and mentorship for visual artists in the early stages of their careers. Open to artists working in all visual arts mediums, this program is faculty-led while providing space, time, and support towards the development of an agreed-upon studio project. As well as having the opportunity to research, experiment, and create, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. They will participate in faculty-led conversations around the contexts that artists establish for the production and presentation of their work.

• Entries can be submitted until August 22nd  11:59pm at the following web location: 


• https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/brewer-science/tracy-jenkins-2025


• “Pure Enjoyment” art show is open to artists of every age


• All mediums of art are encouraged to be submitted


• Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork


• Images need to be clear, in focus, and oriented correctly


• Entries can be for sale, but it is not required for participation. Please include the 25% SRAC commission fee in the sale price when entering art for the virtual and in-person show. Email [email protected] if you have questions regarding the SRAC commission. 


• Entries need to be in jpg, png, or gif format.


• Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant


• There is no size limit for submitted artwork


• Only the artwork should show in the photo


• Artists should have all the rights for publishing their artworks both domestically and internationally. 


• Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs, or other artistic work. 

• All hanging pieces must be wired and ready to hang. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted. 


• Artwork cannot weigh more than 50 lbs.


• All work should be signed and labeled with the title of the work and the artist's name on the back of the piece for identification purposes.


• The gallery is located at 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO, 65802. 

• Submissions Due by: Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:59pm


• Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist to the in-person portion: September 5, 2025


• Drop-off Accepted Artworks: Thursday and Friday, September 25-26, 2025 between 9am-5pm 


• Pick-up Artworks: Thursday and Friday, October 30-31, 2025 between 9am-5pm 

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 7th 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.

Now in its 27th year, the ING Discerning Eye is one of the UK’s most respected open exhibitions, offering artists the chance to exhibit at the Mall Galleries in London and win part of a £13,000 prize fund. Open to all UK-based artists, this prestigious annual show celebrates small-scale works in all styles and media, from painting and drawing to sculpture, print, photography, textile and more. Shortlisted works will be selected by six leading figures from across the art world: artists Curtis Holder, Polly Morgan, and Richard Ansett, journalist Rosie Millard OBE, museum director Dr Chris Stephens and collector Nicholas Scott.

EXHIBIT is NAE’s flagship exhibition platform, offering a significant opportunity for artists and creative practitioners from the Global Ethnic Majority to present ambitious work at one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces rooted in equity, creativity and social change.

The Naarm Textile Biennale will showcase progressive textile art exploring the relationship of textiles to other art disciplines and exploring the limitlessness of textile art. Social Fabric will be a collaborative group exhibition consisting of textile artists from Victoria. Social Fabric will look at the value of textiles in our lives and the role of textiles in telling stories and presenting contemporary cultural and political issues. The exhibition will highlight and explore the ability of textiles to preserve memories of people, places and times.

This year’s theme, The Foreseeable Future, invites artists to reflect on what lies ahead—through adornment, object-making, and sculptural form. What does the foreseeable future look like? This theme asks artists to peer ahead with clarity, uncertainty, optimism, critique, or caution. Work might reflect on family and personal legacies, environmental responsibility, the resilience of materials, the shifting landscape of ornamentation, or the enduring necessity of adornment as both armor and expression. They welcome submissions in contemporary jewelry, metalwork, and small-to-medium-scale sculpture. Works may engage a broad spectrum of materials including metal, stone, plastic, fiber, glass, wood, or found objects—any media that help articulate the maker’s vision of the future.

Bayside City Council is now seeking high quality applications from people active in the arts sector, including artists, writers, composers, filmmakers, sculptors, performers, designers etc. to apply for the Billilla Artists Studio Program. The Program offers free studio space to artists from Victoria and Bayside. The program supports artists from diverse practices and across career stages. Located on the grounds of the historic Billilla Gardens in Brighton, the program provides an opportunity for artists to connect with the Bayside community through public programs as well as develop their practice without the financial pressure of paying studio rent.

Humans have long held a deep, entrancing relationship with darkness. It is a space where mystery stirs, fantasies unfold, and fear occasionally takes root. Darkness sparks the imagination—and for photographers, it offers a fertile ground for storytelling. This juried exhibition invites photographic work that delves into those stories and explores the emotional, psychological, and visual power of the dark.

At least 26 images will be selected for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery provides professional printing for all accepted works at no cost to the artist, using an Epson printer and Ultra Premium Luster paper. One exhibition print will be made per accepted work and archived for six months following the show.

Decode Gallery uses museum-quality 22” x 22” white frames and a variety of precut white mats. Submitted hi-resolution images will be resized (never cropped) for optimal presentation. If a print is listed for sale and receives interest, the photographer will be contacted directly. All rights to image files and prints remain with the artist. Sales are split evenly, with 50% to the photographer and 50% to the gallery.

Selected photographers will be notified by email within two weeks of the submission deadline. Final high-resolution JPGs will be due two days after notification. The exhibition opening is scheduled for October 4.

For this online group exhibition, artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates water in any of its forms. Water is the essence of life. Vital for every living being, it sustains, nourishes, and connects all forms of existence on Earth. Water breathes life into art, flowing with the same rhythm as creation itself. It shapes, reflects, and transforms.

GAZE is an initiative that aims to strengthen the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community through photography.Thematically, GAZE ties in with Pride Month in June - as an opportunity to celebrate political achievements, honour queer life and create spaces for solidarity and visibility. These spaces are particularly necessary in places where queer people continue to experience invisibility, marginalisation or discrimination - especially in rural or structurally disadvantaged regions.The call for entries invites queer people to photographically depict their perspectives, experiences and realities of life - from political protest to personal everyday moments.

Participants can enter their pictures within three categories
Pride in Action: Photos of pride parades, demonstrations, and other events.
Pride Portraits: Individual and group portraits celebrating pride and identity.
Everyday Pride: Everyday moments that capture the life, love, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Celebrate the rich and varied beauty of plant life. From wild landscapes to cultivated gardens, from macro studies to abstract interpretations, they welcome all photographic approaches that explore the visual poetry of the botanical world.

The AweSnapp Art Awards presents the Botanical online competition, open to artists worldwide, ages 18 and up. This competition invites submissions of artwork inspired by plants and flora, across all visual mediums except video and sound. The 1st Place winner will win free entry in to the Annual Artist award, have their artwork featured on the 2025 Winners page, social media promotion and will receive a certificate of achievement.

Space Untitled is excited to announce an open call for “In an Instant”, a group exhibition dedicated to the raw, nostalgic, and often magical qualities of Polaroid photography. This show will explore the beauty of immediacy and the stories captured in just one click — a flash of light, a frozen second, a memory made tangible. They are seeking artists who work exclusively with Polaroid (at least as a starting point). Whether the artist is using original Polaroid photographs, lifting emulsions, performing transfers, manipulating surfaces, or integrating Polaroids into mixed media — they want to see how the artist transforms the instant into the unforgettable.

The Ghosts That Linger is an exhibition that explores the emotional weight carried by the material objects surrounding. It highlights artists that engage with themes of nostalgia, memory, and identity. These works transform everyday materials into something uncanny, poetic, or personal, revealing the hidden stories and meanings embedded in the things humans possess. Each piece asks: What do the things people keep or abandon say about who they are?

Opened in October 2019, Newmarch Gallery is a high quality, contemporary exhibition space run by City of Prospect with a strong community focus. Newmarch Gallery exhibitions run for four weeks with openings set for Friday nights at 6pm.

Call for Proposals to exhibit in the Atrium 2026 will open 1-31 August 2025.

Incinerator Gallery exhibits work by emerging and established artists in the Atrium. The space is best suited to sculptural and spatial practices that are site-specific. Applicants are encouraged to visit the exhibition space prior to submitting their proposal.

Successful applicants will receive:

a $1,000 fee
8-week exhibition
Curatorial assistance
Marketing support
Public program development opportunity
Formal opening alongside other exhibitions

If you have any further questions please email [email protected].

Decagon Gallery invites photographers to submit images for Botanicals—Flora of The World, an online exhibition celebrating the rich and varied beauty of plant life. From wild landscapes to cultivated gardens, from macro studies to abstract interpretations, we welcome all photographic approaches that explore the visual poetry of the botanical world.

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All interpretations are welcome: documentary or conceptual, urban or rural, personal or political, literal or abstract.

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, will host the INTERSTATE juried exhibit. Proceeds from this national exhibition will support student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art + Design. The exhibition is open to submissions in all media and subject matter; the artwork does not need to follow a particular theme. The subtitle, “where I-90 meets I-82” locates the exhibition in Ellensburg, Washington, and suggests the flow and exchange of artwork across geographic distances and boundaries. The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, founded in 1969, is dedicated to contemporary art exhibits and related outreach programs that enhance, engage, and challenge the viewer’s knowledge and understanding of art. The Gallery also presents artists and viewers alike with opportunities to explore culturally diverse ideas in an academic environment.

A Brush with Nature is a curated exhibition theme that highlights the influence of the natural world in all art forms. Artists and Photographers are invited to present works that reflects, interpret, or are inspired by nature. By exploring realistic landscapes, abstract or conceptual representations. Artists are encouraged to create pieces that encompass the richness and diversity of nature.

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. It’s not just for plein air painters! We invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine, the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble.

In addition to over $50,000 in ALL Cash Prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through our 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.

Located in a semi-rural environment, in Almeria, Andalucia, Spain. Residents should be happy living in a peaceful location without the convenience of amenities offered in a more urban and modern environment. A sympathetically restored cortijo with 4 bedrooms, a communal art studio, ceramics workshop, shared kitchen and internal and external spaces, including a wonderful roof terrace, a fly-free and over 2 acres of land to wander

The residency program is self directed, multi-disciplinary and open to most creative directions. The purpose of the program is to provide emerging and established creatives from all fields an opportunity to focus on their work in an environment well equipped for experimentation and the production of artistic output.

Kala Yatra is an artist-run, not-for-profit collective that curates concept-based exhibitions, socially relevant projects, and artist residencies while also engaging the community through workshops and educational outreach. By promoting artistic thoughts and practices, Kala Yatra fosters important momentum for social transformation. Dedicated to diversity and equity, Kala Yatra provides a vibrant platform for artists from varied backgrounds, including those often underrepresented. It cultivates an environment of open dialogue and collaboration, encouraging brainstorming, shared creative processes, and the co-development of ideas.

For over 60 years, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) has proudly presented Art Harvest, one of the largest and most anticipated autumnal art shows in the Tampa Bay area. Art Harvest is a highly respected, juried fine art show featuring the incredible talents of over 200 artists. You'll discover a stunning array of handmade and unique items, perfect for adding a special touch to your home or finding that one-of-a-kind gift. Bring the whole family for a day of fun! They'll have engaging crafts for children, a diverse selection of food vendors, and beer and wine available for the adults. It's an unforgettable experience for art lovers of all ages!

GOST books will collaborate with the recipient of the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence to create a book of their work.
The recipient must have an in-depth project which is nearing completion and extensive enough to warrant a book.
Working closely with GOST's Director Stu Smith, they will produce an edit of both photography and text.
The recipient will have the opportunity to visit Italy to view the book proofs and amend any changes.
The book will be clothbound in hardback and distributed Worldwide by GOST books and their partners.

"Hope is a Waking Dream" is a multi-part exhibition curated by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities and presented in partnership with the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride. In this exhibition, they invite artists to explore the transformative yet fleeting nature of hope, and the power it holds to propel us forward.

The Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, is a juried show featuring all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, for example: ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, metalsmithing, burned textiles, etc. Cash prizes will be given to Best in Show, Second Place. The NSU Demons are looking forward to turning up the heat this summer by featuring the best pyrotechnical works of artists from across the United States.

Community Exhibition 2025
Exhibition: August 29 - October 5
Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5 - 7 pm

• Drop off between August 10 and August 25. 


• WORK MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY MONDAY, AUGUST 25th


• Scheduled drop off days/times: Friday, August 22: 12-5 pm and Saturday, August 23, 2-5 pm


• Please let us know when you plan to drop off your work.

"The meeting of land and water is a place of transformation—a space where motion and stillness, power and tranquility, coexist. The Coastal Landscape is a juried photography exhibition that celebrates the varied and dynamic character of coastlines, shorelines, and waterscapes.

This call invites photographic works that convey the beauty, force, and atmosphere of coastal environments, from dramatic seascapes to quiet, contemplative shores. All photographic approaches—traditional, digital, and experimental—are welcome.

Jurors Alissa and Jacob Hessler will select up to 35 photographs for display in the Middlebury, Vermont Exhibition Gallery and an additional 40 for the Online Gallery. All 75 selected works will be featured in the exhibition catalog, archived on the gallery’s website, and promoted across social media platforms with direct links to the artists’ websites."