Art Ability is dedicated to creating community awareness of cognitive and physical disabilities, encouraging people with disabilities to reach beyond their limitations and find fulfillment and inspiration through art. Art Ability provides positive role models for people with disabilities while increasing their access to the arts. The program successfully develops new markets for artists with disabilities where they can gain recognition for their technical skill and artistic vision. The annual exhibit and sale will be on display at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania, from November 9, 2025 to February 1, 2026 and will be open to the public during the hospital's visiting hours. The event will kick off with a ticketed preview party and fundraising dinner on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older working in any media. Work must be original work, executed within the past three years, and entry cannot be work that has previously been exhibited at Wilson Arts. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in the prospectus and is a contract to exhibit entries selected by the juror.

Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University is pleased to announce this call for Celebrating American Craft 2025.

This exhibit is open to all professional craft based artists that are 18 years and older and residing in the United States. All work must be original designs from the artist. All craft art made with clay, metals, wood, fiber arts, and glass will be considered. Works may range from functional to sculptural and should be made primarily of one of the craft mediums. The jury panel will be tasked with finding the best examples of each medium and for strengths in techniques as well as creative expression. Invited Artists are responsible for expense of shipping their work to the Gallery and the Gallery will pay return shipping costs. Invited artists may also deliver and pick up their work but this is at their own expense. All works must have been created in the past five years and may be for sale or from collections (NFS).

In partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to present the 2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize. Artists are asked to submit an artwork that reflects what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Tell the story of what you love about Brisbane and your connection to it through your art. All entries must be accompanied by a statement further describing the connection of the artwork to the Greater Brisbane area. The finalist exhibition will open at Petrie Terrace Gallery on Wednesday 3rd September, and will be on display at from Thursday 4th September to Sunday 28th September. Artwork must be 2D and a painting or drawing in any medium. For works using collage or mixed media, the painting or drawing must be the predominant technique displayed.

Gallery NAT is now inviting artists from around the world to participate in “The Lost Vision – 2025 London Contemporary Art Review Exhibition”, a competition combined with an online showcase of selected entries. Competition Result Announcement Date: July 15, 2025.

Online Exhibition & Media Coverage Period: July 15 – August 15, 2025

Awards: Best Exhibition Grand Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize

The jury will select the winners of all awards within 8 working days after the final submission deadline. Official award certificates will be issued to the winners, and their names and works will be featured in major mainstream and art media across the UK, the US, Europe, and other regions.

Artists are continuously challenging their boundaries and excavating their unique discoveries to create new and bold work. Studio Channel Islands invite you to enter your most recent break-through pieces, the ones that have led you to the horizon of your work’s next evolution! All media and styles are welcome.

The Lanyon Art Prize 2025 invites artists from the ACT and region to submit works that respond to Lanyon Homestead. Through their response, artists can explore what Lanyon Homestead means within the broader context of Canberra’s past, present and future. The Lanyon Art Prize has a prize pool to the value of $20,000. The purpose of the selected works is to inspire contemporary views and storytelling about Lanyon and its surrounds – its landscape, local and regional context, the First Nations and non-First Nations people who have lived and worked here, tangible and intangible heritage, the collection of objects, and the living heritage of the gardens and its pastoral setting which is still a working farm. Finalist’s works will be exhibited in select locations on the property to create an immersive experience.

Today’s world is fraught with issues around identity. Who people are, where they came from, whom they love, how they vote- all are increasingly volatile aspects of how people's society defines them. When drawing the human figure, artists are in a sense, always drawing themselves as well. Upstream Gallery invites artists working in any medium except photography to submit work focused on the human figure that speaks to the idea of individual identity. All styles ranging from abstract to representational are welcome.

STILL: National Still Life Award is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s national biennial acquisitive art award. Established in 2017, STILL aims to recognise excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice while broadening the interpretation of this enduring genre. STILL: National Still Life Award is open to artists at all stages of their practice and working across all mediums, including but not limited to painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video and installation. STILL 2025 has a prize pool of $36,000.

Ink Only 5 is a bi-annual juried exhibiton of contemporary prints. Sponsored by PaperWorkers Local, a non-profit artists co-op in Birmingham, AL. This year they are partnering with Birmingham Public Library to bring this exhibit to their 4th Floor Gallery, August 16 -September 13, 2025. Ink Only 5 is open to all printmaking methods with the exception of all digital prints.

The Calleen Art Award is an annual acquisitive painting prize and exhibition. It presents the best of contemporary Australian painting in any style, theme or subject. The Award was established in 1977 as an acquisitive art prize by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM to encourage originality, creativity and excellence in the visual arts, and is made possible by the generous support of the Calleen Trust. The Calleen Art Award 2025 is open to artists across Australia and this year’s award prize is $30,000. The winning artwork will join the Calleen Collection at Cowra Regional Art Gallery.

Gosford Regional Gallery is pleased to present the 2025 Gosford Art Prize. This year the prize pool has increased in all categories. The acquisitive Gosford Art Prize winner is awarded $25,000. The Gosford Art Prize started as a community-driven project in 1970 that has grown to become one of the highlights of the exhibition calendar and an important part of the cultural landscape of the Central Coast. The 2025 iteration is the 26th time the prize will be presented at Gosford Regional Gallery, and it continues to grow in size and popularity every year.

The Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) invites artists working in mosaic media to submit applications to Mosaic Arts International (MAI) 2025: Fine Art & Site-Specific Mosaic. Held in conjunction with SAMA’s annual conference, the juried exhibit presents the best in contemporary fine art mosaics from SAMA’s diverse international membership. Fine Art is a segment of the Mosaic Arts International 2025 exhibition series that will be presented at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, Polasek Gallery, Winter Park, Florida: August 26 – December 7, 2025.

For regional artists: professional development, exhibition opportunities, or to deepen research with a $10,000 scholarship. Established in 1997 in memory of the artist Penny Meagher, the emphasis of the Windmill Trust Scholarship is to support visual artists from regional NSW to take up career development and/or presentation opportunities for their work. The Windmill Trust Scholarship supports artists in various career aspects, including independent artistic research or practice, professional development, exhibiting and presenting work in new ways. Financial support encompasses studio rental, materials or labour costs, framing, space rental, promotion, artists’ fees, freight, installation, and documentation.

Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is an international competition showcasing innovative visual art across all genres. Established in 2012 and open to artists worldwide, WAC offers a unique opportunity to exhibit in the magnificent setting of Wells Cathedral. This beautiful space welcomes 18,000 monthly visitors and offers an inspiring welcome to all artists, regardless of creed, with its pale stone, ethereal light and soaring architecture. The 2025 exhibition will run from 8 October to 1 November 2025. All entries will be considered by a prestigious panel of selectors, and artists will have the chance to win a wide range of prizes, including cash awards, residencies, mentoring, and more. Work may also be offered for sale during the exhibition.

Artists selected may be highlighted in the library's and Sweet Pea’s social media, promotions and marketing. Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibit, entry fees are non-refundable. All selected art works must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium and sales price or NFS upon delivery. Sweet Pea’s acceptance of works into the exhibit and prize decisions are final. Awards & cash prizes: First Place: $500, Second Place: $250 and Third Place: $125. An appointed judge will select winners. People's Choice Award. Voting will take place during the course of the Art Show, community members will vote on their favorite piece and the winning artist will receive a $100 prize.

In partnership with Pima County, SAACA is seeking a Public Artist or Artist Team to create a site-specific public artwork for the new Northwest Service Center, a vital community resource providing public health and workforce development services. This project, funded through Pima County’s 1% for Public Art program, offers a $175,000 budget for the design and installation of a durable, impactful exterior artwork that reflects the center’s mission of fostering a thriving, healthy, and connected community. Potential artwork locations include landscaped areas, a courtyard west of the building, or the curved concrete wall on the south side of the courtyard. The selected artist will work closely with the Public Art Panel to develop a meaningful piece that enhances the facility’s civic presence along the Miracle Mile corridor. Open to all artists worldwide. The project will begin in 2025 and is expected to be completed within two years.

In partnership with Pima County, SAACA is seeking a Public Artist or Artist Team to create a site-specific public artwork for the newly renovated Himmel Park Library in the historic Sam Hughes neighborhood. This project, funded through Pima County’s 1% for Public Art program, offers a $35,692 budget to design and install an engaging, durable piece that enhances the library’s outdoor reading porch or surrounding exterior spaces. Artists are encouraged to consider designs that reflect the library’s mission of education, inspiration, and community connection while complementing the character of the park and neighborhood. Open to all artists worldwide. The project will begin in June 2025, with completion anticipated by November 2025.

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Sustaina India, a first-of-its-kind art x climate change initiative by Thukral and Tagra (T & T) and Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), calls for applications for the third edition of Sustaina India Fellowships. The Fellowship programme will support three creators over six months to realise impact-driven mixed-media and multimedia art projects at the intersection of art, climate science and research. The fellowship will culminate in a 10-14-day-long exhibition in New Delhi in January/February 2026.

Artwork for the newly renovated Regan Unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) will be commissioned for the interior in a comprehensive plan.

Title: Interior spaces to support a series of artworks.
Budget: $160,000.
Deadline: July 11, 2025.

Eligibility: National.

Artists with experience working in hospitals, healthcare or psychiatric settings are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications are OPEN for OVAC's next Art Crit Night on August 13th, 2025 at Oklahoma Contemporary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Participating artists receive a $100 honorarium. Their goal is to support and strengthen the work of every artist that participates, as well as to promote critical dialogue among the community members that attend. All participants must be open to the critique process. The process will include presenting your work, receiving feedback from the curator framed in a spirit of positivity and desire to help you progress in your practice, and receiving comments from the audience as these events will be open to the art community in an effort to increase critical dialogue.

Artwork for the newly renovated Regan Unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) will be commissioned for the exterior in the courtyard. A 2d mural only is desired, other genres will not be considered.

Title: Exterior Call for a courtyard mural
Budget: $65,000.
Deadline: July 11, 2025
Medium: Mural should utilize the Polytab or "parachute cloth" method.

Eligibility: Regional. Artists residing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island are eligible.

The Coastal Landscape
Deadline for submissions: Jul 14, 2025
Juror: Jacob and Alissa Hessler
Prints due: Aug 22, 2025
Exhibition: September 5 - September 26, 2025

The meeting of land and water is a place of transformation—a space where motion and stillness, power and tranquility, exist side by side. The Coastal Landscape is a juried photography exhibition celebrating the diverse character of coastlines, shorelines, and waterscapes.
They’re seeking photographs that capture the beauty, power, and mood of coastal environments—from dramatic waves to quiet shores. All photographic styles, from traditional to experimental, are welcome.

Silverwood Park is seeking proposals for outdoor sculpture to be installed in August 2026. One proposal will be selected and awarded a $10,000 honorarium to support its creation. Info session: Monday, June 23, 2025 from 6 – 7 pm. Deadline: July 15, 2025. Juror: John Fleischer.

Artist Grant awards a $1,200 grant to one visual artist three times a year. The next deadline is July 15, 2025. Open internationally to artists 18+ working in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation, or other visual media. (No film, music, theater, or dance.)

To apply:
Email [email protected] with either:
• Your website and permission to share your work on their social media, or
• 3–5 artwork images (JPG, PNG, or PDF), a resume/CV or short bio, and your permission to share your work on their social media
A $30 application fee, payable on their website, supports program costs.

International Palanga Art residency accepting 4 applicants for their 2025 Autumn (September and/or October) Residency programme. Residency duration – from 1 to 2 months. Preference is given to artists choosing 2 months residency program. Palanga Art residency is located in specific area – beside Palanga Botanical Park, which has started at the end of XIX century by famous French landscape architect Édouard François André. International residency links sharing skills and experiences, implementation of collaborative projects, dedicated to local and professional community as well as in a global scale. This residency strengthens a partnership among different countries and Lithuania, which stimulates the new ideas and projects of regional and international scale. Participating artists are able to create international networks among other professionals from art field.

The VAA Artist of the Year Awards 2025 is a celebration of artistic talent across all levels. With a generous £10,000 prize package, career-boosting opportunities, and a prestigious group exhibition in London for the overall winner, these awards provide artists the recognition and support they need to elevate their careers to new heights.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 8th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. The exhibition opens at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY, USA. Over USD$70,000 worth of cash and product prizes. Open to all static mediums: Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and lowbrow. It has 5 award categories you can enter: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Digital Art, and Emerging Artist award. You can enter more than one category if you wish.

Whitelock Art Center in New York, USA, is issuing a global call for entries for the “2025 New York International Art Competition – The Light from the Other Shore.”
The announcement of award winners and the online exhibition will take place from July 27 to August 27, 2025.

The competition will present the following awards: Grand Exhibition Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, and Excellence Award. Winners will be selected by the Academic Committee Jury of the Whitelock Art Center. Award recipients will receive official honor certificates and be featured in major mainstream and art media outlets both in the United States and internationally, in addition to an online exhibition.

Submission deadline: July 17, 2025 (midnight, U.S. Eastern Time).

Salt Lake County plans to contract with an artist or artist team to create one or more unique exterior artworks that will be installed on the site of the new Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Arts Center. In addition, each semi-finalist will be required to present their proposal in person to the Selection Committee on October 14th, 2025. The meeting will take place in Salt Lake City, and each semi-finalist will have up to one hour to present their proposal. Semifinalists will receive a $2,500 honorarium to prepare and present their proposals. This honorarium is inclusive of any expenses incurred for the creation of their proposal, including travel expenses, hotel, shipping, etc.

The Stedman Gallery of Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a national call for submissions of works on paper for the exhibition Of the People. Coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition will celebrate the Stedman Gallery’s commitment to advancing contemporary American artists. Artists are invited to respond to the question: what does American democracy mean to you? Artists are encouraged to consider the contemporary moment, take risks in their responses, and express their creative freedoms.

The deadline for submissions is July 18, 2025. For more information on this opportunity, please visit their website.

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is home to the Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition. The prestigious show — funded by an endowment by the notable Pine Bluff resident — is an opportunity for established and up-and-coming artists to gain recognition and earn prizes, and for ASC to grow its Permanent Collection. The exhibition is open to artists 18 and older in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Artwork in the following forms are accepted: Paintings, drawings, original prints, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, photography, video and digital works.

August 30 - September 27
The New England Regional Juried Exhibition is a juried show featuring the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition.

The exhibition will be on view in the historic President's Gallery at the Guild's Newbury Street location, which features a skylight to allow viewing of artworks in natural light.

Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit where the great artists of the Boston School showed their work. Please review the prospectus and apply on their website, and if you have any questions, please call the gallery at 617.536.7660 or e-mail them at [email protected].

Open Call for participating in the most captivating Art Fair of the year: Art Moments Jakarta 2025! Join Art:1’s special presentation for this year’s Art Moments at Agora Exhibition Hall, Thamrin Nine by submitting your best small-sized artworks! Eligibility: 2D Artworks of any medium, small size, 50 x 50 cm. Accepting any themes and concepts. Multiple entries welcome (min. 2 submissions). You get the opportunity to exhibit at Art Moments Jakarta 2025. Selected artists will be notified by 24 July 2025.