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 a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2024!

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Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2024

CATEGORY

July 29, 2024 2 days left

“Nature’s Palette” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: July 29, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 19, 2024 - January 8, 2025
  • Award Info: Exhibition in First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall.
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

ELIGIBILITY:

All hanging artwork must be properly wired
Maximum size 40” x 50” (including frame)
Maximum weight: 20lbs
Artwork previously exhibited with the City will not be considered
Mailed artwork will not be accepted
Artists must physically hand-deliver and pickup their artwork
Per ADA compliance, artwork cannot protrude more than four inches from the wall
Acceptable mediums include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, performance, and mixed-media. Artists working with video, projection, or performers must provide their own equipment
This call is open to artists regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities

July 30, 2024 3 days left

MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW 2024 call for artists open till July 30!
Exhibition

MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW 2024 call for artists open till July 30!
  • Organization: MvVO ART
  • Submission Deadline: July 30, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $75
  • Award Info: Clio Award and Rising Artist Award
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all mediums except film/video/new media

Ongoing

Call for Artists: The Other Art Fair 2024 (Four Locations)
Exhibition

Call for Artists: The Other Art Fair 2024 (Four Locations)
  • Organization: The Other Art Fair
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: Please see website for all fees regarding this opportunity.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture, Craft/Traditional Arts, Film/Video/New Media
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

July 31, 2024 4 days left

A Show of Heads
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: October 10, 2024 - November 2, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Hudson, New York
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

July 31, 2024 4 days left

Ridgewood Off-Kilter Film Festival
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Submission fees may apply, $10-$20
  • Award Info: Screening Festival and optional Marketing Services.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: Queens, NY, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all filmmakers.

July 31, 2024 4 days left

2025 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists
Exhibition

2025 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists
  • Organization: Merriam Parks & Recreation
  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: January 1, 2025 - November 29, 2025
  • Award Info: Exhibition
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: 6040 Slater St., Kansas 66202, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

July 31, 2024 4 days left

VII International Mini Print Cantabria, The Sea and the Lighthouses
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Please see website rules for further information of submission fees
  • Award Info: 1st Prize: € 4000.- 2nd Prize: € 1500.- 3rd Prize: € 500.- Mar Cantábrico Award: € 500.-
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Description
Eligibility Info

The Award is open to all printmaking disciplines, admitting digital printed artwork and monotype as well.

August 2, 2024 6 days left

American Craft Made Baltimore
Exhibition

American Craft Made Baltimore
  • Organization: American Craft Council
  • Submission Deadline: August 2, 2024
  • Event Dates: February 21, 2025 - February 23, 2025
  • Entry Fee: $45 application fee. Exhibition fees may also apply if accepted, please see website for further details.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts
  • Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S. based artists and crafts individuals.

August 3, 2024 7 days left

SullivanMunce Cultural Center Call for Entry 2024
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 3, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - October 26, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $15 FOR 1-3 WORKS
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Zionsville, IN 46077, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all Indiana artists.

August 4, 2024 8 days left

In Practice 2025 Open Call
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 4, 2024
  • Award Info: production budget of up to $6,000. Participating artists will receive a separate honorarium of $1,000.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists from anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply, although the budget
does not provide for travel, housing, or accommodation costs outside of the
maximum production allowance.

August 5, 2024 9 days left

MIDWEST AMERICANA
Exhibition

MIDWEST AMERICANA
  • Organization: Dayton Society of Artists
  • Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - October 26, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $20 for the first image and $5/each additional image for up to 5 images total. (1 image: $20, 2 images: $25, 3 images: 30, 4 images: $35, 5 images: $40)
  • Award Info: $1,000 in awards
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Dayton, OH 45403, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists, 18 years or older and living or working in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky are eligible for entry. Each piece must be lens-based (including but not limited to photography, computer edited photos, video, etc.) but may have other mediums or techniques incorporated into the work.

August 5, 2024 9 days left

“Autumn Expressions” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 27, 2024 - December 18, 2024
  • Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

ELIGIBILITY:

All hanging artwork must be properly wired
Maximum size 40” x 50” (including frame)
Maximum weight: 20lbs
Artwork previously exhibited with the City will not be considered
Mailed artwork will not be accepted
Artists must physically hand-deliver and pickup their artwork
Per ADA compliance, artwork cannot protrude more than four inches from the wall
Acceptable mediums include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, performance, and mixed-media. Artists working with video, projection, or performers must provide their own equipment
This call is open to artists regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities

August 5, 2024 9 days left

SaveArtSpace x The Untitled Space: “FUTURE VISION” Nationwide Public Art Billboard Series + Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

August 7, 2024 11 days left

Future Stars: 5th Edition
Exhibition

Future Stars: 5th Edition
  • Organization: The Holy Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: August 7, 2024
  • Event Dates: August 16, 2024 - August 25, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Free to apply, but participation fees apply starting from £80
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: London E8 2DA, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all mediums

August 10, 2024 14 days left

Cultures and Creators: Our Ancestors. Our Future.
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 10, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - September 22, 2024
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

We welcome artists residing in the culturally rich and diverse communities of Taos, Rio Arriba, or Santa Fe County to participate in this exhibition.

August 11, 2024 15 days left

Vehement Visions: Female Rage and Empowerment
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 11, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 6, 2024 - September 27, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $30 for up to three (3) works submitted, and $10 for each additional submission (maximum up to five (5) pieces per artist)
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

This Call for Entries is open to women, femme-identifying or non-binary people. We are accepting submissions from artists who are living in the United States.

August 12, 2024 16 days left

Society of Wildlife Artists
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 12, 2024
  • Entry Fee: £20 per work, or £14 per work for artists aged 35 or under.
  • Award Info: Multiple prizes and awards.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: London SW1Y 5AS, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world.

August 15, 2024 19 days left

Care
Exhibition

Care
  • Organization: Azalea Arts Community
  • Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $6
  • Award Info: 1st Place will receive an ‘artist interview’ in addition to being promoted on our Instagram. 2nd & 3rd Place will be guaranteed a solo post on our Instagram.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists 18+ working in all mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media and video. Applicants are not restricted on the number of entries but each entry is limited to 3 images.

August 15, 2024 19 days left

Minimalism
Exhibition

Minimalism
  • Organization: The Chateau Gallery (TCG)
  • Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
Description
Eligibility Info

Minimalism is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. ​​​​​​​

August 15, 2024 19 days left

Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue? Curated by Ellen Hackl Fagan, Founder and Director, ODETTA Gallery
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Fee: $15.00 LIC-A Members; $25.00 non-members
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Long Island City, NY, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

August 15, 2024 19 days left

2025 Kinetic Biennial Boynton Beach - Indoor Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024
  • Event Dates: February 1, 2025 - February 2, 2025
  • Award Info: Each artist will be paid $100 honorarium.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Boynton Beach, FL 33435, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Talented artist/designer producing exceptional visual kinetic artwork.
Artwork matches the definition of kinetic art established for the Kinetic Biennial.
Artwork is suitable for all age groups
Ability of the artists to satisfy the schedule.
Experienced professional artist/designer at least 18 years old.
Comfortable signing the Boynton Beach loan agreement.

Extra Consideration:

Artists with life experiences with the diverse ethnic and cultural communities of Florida including but not limited to African Americans, Caribbean Americans and Hispanic Americans.

August 16, 2024 20 days left

The Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 16, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 21, 2024 - September 28, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is a $20 non-refundable entry fee for each piece of artwork entered. MINIATURE ENTRY FEES: $20 for up to 5 miniatures.
  • Award Info: Over $5,000 in prize money is available.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-0311, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists 16 years or older are welcome.

August 16, 2024 20 days left

Call for Art - minimal
Exhibition

Call for Art - minimal
  • Organization: Art Fluent
  • Submission Deadline: August 16, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
  • Award Info: Best in Show: $750, Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture, Craft/Traditional Arts
  • Location: Boston, MA, United States
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

August 18, 2024 22 days left

Passing Glows
Exhibition

Passing Glows
  • Organization: Warimono Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: August 18, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

August 19, 2024 23 days left

Call for Photographs: Disability and Representation
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 19, 2024
  • Entry Fee: The successful applicant/s of this open call will receive a £312 fee and an online exhibition on Autograph's website
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: London EC2A 3BA, United Kingdom
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

This open call is for emerging photographers with a series of work which explores issues relating to disability and representation.

August 19, 2024 23 days left

London Open Art
Exhibition

London Open Art
  • Organization: The Holy Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: August 19, 2024
  • Event Dates: August 30, 2024 - September 8, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Free to apply, participation fees apply
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

August 22, 2024 26 days left

2025 Gallery Expo call for Ceramic focused Galleries
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 22, 2024
  • Event Dates: March 26, 2025 - March 29, 2025
  • Entry Fee: There is no fee to apply however, PRICING AND PAYMENT - NCECA Gallery Members receive discounted booth rates. If your gallery is not currently a member, please consider joining or renewing your membership. GALLERY MEMBERSHIP -An NCECA Gallery Expo booth costs $3,790 for Gallery Members and $4,657 for Non-Members.
  • Award Info: ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE THROUGH GALLERY TALKS
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all galleries who display, represent, and offer for sale original works of ceramic art in a gallery setting.

August 27, 2024 31 days left

6th Annual Northeast Fine Arts Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 27, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 18, 2024 - October 13, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is a one-time, non-refundable entry fee for submissions: $27 for one entry, $37 for two entries, and $47 for three entries.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Ware, MA 01082, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists in the Northeast U.S.

August 29, 2024 33 days left

Paris Physical Show
Exhibition

  • Organization: The Holy Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: August 29, 2024
  • Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - September 17, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however if selected there is an exhibition fee. Please see further details on website.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Paris 75003, France
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

August 31, 2024 35 days left

Call for Artists: Responding to Edward Mitchell Bannister
Exhibition

Call for Artists: Responding to Edward Mitchell Bannister
  • Organization: Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College
  • Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
  • Award Info: $1,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Providence, RI 02908, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

August 31, 2024 35 days left

Opulent Mobility 2024 call for art
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: December 5, 2024 - December 29, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is a $20 flat fee to cover administrative costs, but please get in touch if the fee causes hardship.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

August 31, 2024 35 days left

“Terra Earth” - A Virtual Exhibition
Exhibition

“Terra Earth” - A Virtual Exhibition
  • Organization: Carlotta Photography
  • Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is no submission fee, however a nominal fee of £15 will be applicable for 1 showcased artwork in the Virtual Exhibition.
  • Award Info: A Feature in an exclusive Online Virtual Exhibition launching in 2024.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all photographers.

August 31, 2024 35 days left

Inside Out
Exhibition

Inside Out
  • Organization: Omi Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
  • Event Dates: October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: £20 per artwork, artists can have up to three artwork submissions
  • Award Info: Virtual exhibition
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

September 5, 2024 40 days left

2025 Site-Specific Arts Galleries - City of Auburn, WA
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: September 5, 2024
  • Award Info: $1,000 award
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Auburn, WA 98001, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists and artist teams from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho).

September 6, 2024 41 days left

Tenth Juried Art Show - Stover Mill Gallery
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: September 6, 2024
  • Event Dates: October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024
  • Entry Fee: Please see website for any fees associated with this opportunity.
  • Award Info: Over $3,500 in prize money will be awarded.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Erwinna, PA 18920, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open regionally to artists. Please contact the gallery if you have any questions.

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