They invite you to submit your artwork to their Dress Code exhibit to celebrate the upcoming exhibition and Gala. Fashion designs as well as other forms of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works are welcome (paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, etc.). Please adhere to the theming of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style when submitting work. Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller and Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style by Shantrelle P. Lewis are their recommended resources when researching this year’s theme.

The Keller Public Arts Board is seeking six sculptures that are appropriate for public viewing and support the family-friendly atmosphere of the City of Keller. Sculptures remain under the artist’s ownership and are loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. All sculptures must be “family appropriate” and pose no risk to public safety; no sexual, bloody or violent content shall be accepted. Sculptures must be made of materials that can withstand the harsh Texas weather and require no maintenance by the City of Keller. Pieces sold while on display may be removed but the artist must replace the sold artwork with a different sculpture, with approval by the Board, within 60 days of removal of the sold piece.

Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg, FL, is excited to announce the 2025 Emerging Artist Program, designed to nurture and advance the careers of emerging craft artists. If you're an artist working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, sculpture, or wood, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career and showcase your work to the community.

The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2025 is now open. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January to February 2026. Artists must use the award of $4000 to further their work in a significant direction and may work in any medium, except for video or sound art. The deadline is 4/4/25 by 9 PM PST.

The City of Whittlesea is seeking an artist to design and install a mural in the newly built Murnong Community Centre that engages with and compliments the diverse and growing community. The artwork and its design will speak to the broad theme of diversity informed by community engagement and consultation. A more detailed brief will be supplied to the successful artist. The artwork will cover approximately 35m2 and be installed on an internal wall above a prominent entry and exit point in the public community lounge.
Closing date for EOI: 4 April 2025

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to the online exhibit, BARING IT ALL.

Artists have always been obsessed with the naked figure, and for good reason. It’s raw, real, and beautifully human. Whether it’s bold, vulnerable, awkward, or all of the above, nakedness forces us to stop and really see what’s underneath. Show ArtFluent BARING IT ALL from your perspective.

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JPEGs due by Friday, April 4, 2025 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, May 2, 2025.

More information can be found by clicking 'Learn More'

Thunderdomesticity: Witness Me is a national juried exhibition designed to honor the strength of women (including but not limited to: cis women, trans women, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender fluid people) during dystopian times. All artists from the United States, regardless of gender, are invited to submit one or two high quality photographs of their art before the deadline of April 4, 2025. Witness Me is the 4th annual Thunderdomesticity exhibition, and it will feature artwork that is post-apocalyptic, feminist, and everything in between. The juror of this exhibition is Klaire Lockheart, host of the Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast. There is no entry fee to submit artwork, but artists will pay a $30 printing fee for each accepted image.

“bildingship” is a working fellowship for young artists aged up to 31 years, to use bilding as space for their own artistic work as well as actively engaging in the regular workshop programme from July 1st 2025 until February 7th 2026 (prolongation to one year is possible), including part-time employment (500€ per month). The aim is to convey the concept and working methods of bilding to the artists, while at the same time, imparting artistic processes directly to the children and adolescents based on the artists on-site work, to establish mutual ties and to promote and expand international discourse in the field of art and cultural mediation with young people, based on the practical experiences gained at bilding.

Entries are now open for Georges River Council’s biennial Georges River Art Prize, with over $20,000 in prize money. Hosted by Hurstville Museum & Gallery and the Clive James Library and Service Centre, Kogarah, the art prize showcases national artworks of various media, exploring subject matter that reflects contemporary art practice in Australia. There are categories for painting, sculpture, children and youth, and local artists. Entries for the 2025 Georges River Art Prize open on Monday 3 February 2025 and close on Friday 4 April 2025 at midnight.

The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2025 is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January to February 2026. Artists must use the award of $4000 to further their work in a significant direction and may work in any medium, except for video or sound art. The deadline is 4/4/25 by 9 PM PST.

The Arroscia Residency is an artist run, 501(c)(3), non -profit corporation offering 3-8 week, self directed art residencies for emerging or mid-career artists. It is open to the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, photography, and multimedia work.

The Arroscia Residency an artist run, 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation open to all emerging and mid-career artists who’s focus is on one or more of the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, fiber art, photography, installations, and/or mixed media work.

The “Mentors and Guiding Hands” is an in-person juried exhibition at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the profound impact of mentors and the helping hands that shape personal and professional journeys. Whether it is a teacher, a family member, a friend, a community servant or leader, mentors play a crucial role in fostering growth, inspiration, and support. All works must first be juried into the show and then judged with cash prizes offered for first through third place. A reception for the show will be held on May 3rd from 3pm – 5pm where prizes will be announced. The works will be prominently displayed on the second floor of the VAPA Center from May 3, 2025 - June 12, 2025.

The Usher Gallery Trust are hosting their second Open exhibition in Summer 2025 ‘Art of the Now’ and are inviting submissions from all Lincolnshire artists. The Usher Gallery states: "This exhibition reminds us just how incredible the regional art scene is. We get to see amazing work from a variety of disciplines, and we're always blown away by just how talented artists from the surrounding area are, and we get to showcase that hard work in a way that's special to both them and us."

Pasadena Photography Arts invites submissions for the 2025 PPA Photo Award: Excellence in Contemporary Photography (Open Theme). This award celebrates emerging and professional U.S.-based photographers showcasing excellence in contemporary photography. The winning photographer will receive a $2,000 cash prize, a published interview on their website, a feature on Lenscratch.com, and a virtual hosted artist talk.

This year's jury features PPA Advisors and guest juror Eve Schillo, Associate Curator at LACMA. Entries will be evaluated on creativity, originality, quality, and relevance.

Submit cohesive bodies of 10–20 images with statements by April 7, 2025. Accepted formats include analogue, digital, mixed-media, street, conceptual, and more. AI-generated images are not allowed, though AI as an editing tool is permissible.

The Usher Gallery Trust invites Lincolnshire artists to submit works for their second Open Exhibition, "Art of the Now," scheduled for Summer 2025. This exhibition aims to showcase contemporary artistic expressions from the region, highlighting the diverse talents of local artists. Submissions are open to all visual art forms.

Nuclear energy has been misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture for decades - from Homer Simpson dozing at control panels to three-eyed fish swimming near plants and eerie green goop threatening communities. Now it's time to "transmute" these dated stereotypes into accurate, positive representations. Move beyond glowing waste and mutant monsters to show nuclear energy's true present and future role in the world.

Selected works will be showcased at the IAEA's International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes in Vienna (May 26-30, 2025), putting your art at the center of a global conversation about nuclear energy's future.

Your creative work can showcase nuclear's impact through any visual medium - digital art, animation, comics, video, or beyond.

This is an Open Call for artists, designers, and craftspeople to apply for the semester long Windgate Artist in Residence program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design. Applications are being accepted for the Fall 2025 semester (Aug-Dec). This program provides a $30,000 stipend, housing, funding for material and travel, studio space, and access to UA Little Rock’s extensive studios.

Applications Closes: April 7 2025 at 12:01am CST

The Dome House and the Miller Art Museum are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency, a unique opportunity for Midwest visual artists to immerse themselves in the creative landscape of Door County, Wisconsin. The program offers an 8-week residency in the twin-lobed, domed concrete structure known as the ‘Dome House,’ an iconic earth home nestled in the dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan. The artist will dedicate at least five hours per week to public outreach activities, which can be on or off-site. From workshops to artist talks and exciting programming, these events offer invaluable opportunities to foster meaningful dialogue between the artist, residents, and visitors alike.

Printmakers from throughout Australia are being invited to respond to the theme of what HABITAT means to them. Explore the beauty of these precious eco systems, suburban, industrial, and other built landscapes. Where are there points of intersection, separation, and union? They have been purposefully open in their explanation of the theme, so you have enormous freedom to drive your own imaginative interpretation. Be bold in your response. You can respond playfully, thoughtfully, or radically through the mediums of printmaking. All finalist works will be eligible for selection in the $500 People’s Choice Award. Entries are due midnight 7 April 2025. You will be notified of your inclusion in the exhibition no later than Monday 14 April 2025.

The 18th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition invites African American fiber artists across the nation to explore the theme "In Praise of the Ancestors." This exhibition honors legends of the African diaspora and personal family histories, celebrating the sacrifices and accomplishments that brought us to where we are today. Curated by Torreah “Cookie” Washington, the exhibition is a component of the 2025 North Charleston Arts Fest. Artists may submit up to four entries, with a maximum of two selected per artist. Progress photos are acceptable at submission, with completed works due by April 7 if selected

Designed for artists of all career stages, the Artists-in-Residence Program is an immersive studio experience awarded to six individuals each year. The program prioritizes time and space for residents to engage fully in their creative practice, experiment, and pursue new projects and ideas. In an environment that encourages contemplation, experimentation, and exchange, this program is invested in new modes of thinking and working in the field of visual art. Six-week residency sessions. Two artists-in-residence at a time. PenArt believes in the value of time and space. All residencies are provided free of charge.

The Artist in Residence Program at the MCC aims to enhance and further the educational experience of early career, ceramic artists seeking recognition in the professional realm. Community involvement, professional development, teaching experience, and self-exploration are just a small part of MCC’s core goals for resident artists. Residents are comprised of individuals with primarily Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees who are interested in working in a shared studio setting to continue their progression as a ceramic artist. Residents are encouraged to expand their body of work, apply to shows, teach classes, assist/participate in workshops, and participate in group and individual critiques. A solo exhibition serves as the capstone experience for the program, highlighting the evolution of the artist, and their work during their time at the MCC.

The Whitelock Art Center in New York, USA, announces an open call for global artists to participate in the online international art competition "Chaos Code — 2025 New York International Art Competition." The competition accepts various art forms, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, video, new media, ceramics, installation art, digital art, visual arts, and AI technology and art.

Winning works will have the opportunity to be recommended to major contemporary art galleries, curators, and collectors in the United States. There is an opportunity for winners to be signed and represented by Whitelock Art Center, to host solo exhibitions, and become a member of the academic committee.

Submission Fee: Each artist may submit 1 to 5 works, with a total submission fee of $45.

Artistonish - April 2025 is your chance to get published in a global contemporary art magazine, putting your work in front of collectors, curators, and art lovers in 150+ countries! 🌍✨⁠
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Every selected artist gets a full-page feature—your artwork, your name, and even a scannable QR code linking to your portfolio, making sure your work gets the attention it deserves forever. 🖼️🔗⁠
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Only selected artists pay a small fixed fee to confirm their spot.⁠

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FMR – Festival for Art in Digital Contexts and Public Spaces is a biennial festival showcasing artistic processes and positions that reflect the ephemeral nature of the digitally connected present.

A prolog to FMR 26 will take place on June 6, 2025, during which the selected works from this Open Call will be presented in an early-stage form on-site in Linz.
FMR 26 itself will take place from June 3 to 7, 2026, around the Schlossberg in Linz, covering the eastern foothills of the Römerberg, the streets surrounding the Linzer Schloss (Linz Castle), and selected uphill road sections.

In order to apply for FM[Ai]R 26, you need to fill out the application form at tripetto.app/run/WG3267756I.

contact: [email protected]

deadline: April 10, 2025, 24:00 CET

The Wrangell Mountains Residency Program aims to support artists of all genres, writers, and inquiring minds. Their organization and community will provide a unique and rustic workspace located in the heart of the nation’s largest national park. They invite applicants with creative and inquisitive minds who will both add to and benefit from the interdisciplinary efforts at their community hub in McCarthy, Alaska and the surrounding Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Artists and writers of all genres and stages in their career are encouraged to apply for our two-week residency. Alaska Native artists, artists from the global majority, artists who are underrepresented and/or marginalized are especially encouraged to apply. They encourage emerging and mid-level career voices as well as mature professionals.

The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at the University of Connecticut Avery Point (AVS Gallery) seeks proposals for sculpture/installations, video works/projections, or light-based works for Open Air 2025. The works will be exhibited on the grounds of the University of Connecticut Avery Point campus from June 5 -October 6, 2025, with an opening reception for the public on June 5. Their goal is to assemble a dynamic set of artworks—some visible by day, some after nightfall. Artists must install and deinstall their artwork, using their own tools or materials. A modest budget for installation will be provided by AVS Gallery.

All Connections to Unley Art Prize invites South Australian artists, of all ages and career stages, to create artworks on their personal connection to the City of Unley. Artists are invited to consider their real or perceived connection to the City of Unley. Works may represent, be an interpretation of, or be inspired by, currently or historically, the Unley area, its people and places. A major prize of $5,000 is on offer to the overall winner, with an Elected Members Choice Award of $500 to be awarded to the finalist selected by the City of Unley’s Elected Members. All finalists will be exhibited at the Hughes Gallery in June 2025 and on the City of Unley website.

The Wildflower Sculpture Park at South Mountain Conservancy, in partnership with the Essex County Parks Department, invites artists to submit proposals for its 2025 outdoor exhibition. This unique opportunity allows artists to create and display large-scale, nature-inspired sculptures within South Mountain Reservation, a 2,110-acre public preserve in Essex County, NJ, visited by thousands each year. The theme for 2025 is “Walk With Me.” Artists are encouraged to explore themes of renewal and environmental harmony while emphasizing the visitor’s journey into and through the Wildflower & Forest Preserve, as well as the larger Reservation.

The Image Flow invites photographic artists closely tied to the LGBTQIA2+ community to submit work to their 3rd Annual juried photography exhibition Queer Conscience 2025.

In this juried exhibition set to coincide with Pride month, they ask queer artists to express their resistance, and share their truest queer journeys. Join them in celebrating our community and our creativity with a clear conscience.

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present their annual spring juried show, PEACE TALKS. Dayton, Ohio has a unique place in history as the city where the Dayton Peace Accords ended the Bosnian War in 1995. Nearly three decades later, the world continues to grapple with the delicate balance of peace and conflict. This exhibition examines how peace is never guaranteed—it is negotiated, upheld, and sometimes broken. Artwork submitted should engage in the conversation of the complicated nature of peace. The call for art is open to any artist 18 years or older living in the United States. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original. The juror is Daniel Esquivia Zapata and $600 will be given in prizes.

Visual Artist Residency 2025: February 16th, 2025 Deadline: April 13th, 2025; 11:59pm (EST)
Writers Residency 2026: TBD

Please keep in mind that the studio space is 114 sq ft. – 14’ x 8’, with 12’ ceilings, large 6’ x 6’ window). The studio is located in Crown Heights in Brooklyn. If you need to correct or update your application please submit a contact form by visiting: https://velvetparkmedia.com/contact-us/

Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium except glitter (2D or 3D). Artworks must be six inches square (15cm) and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Participation is free. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition on July 20.

Artwork entries accepted now through April 12, 2025
6x6 will be on view in person and online June - July 2025!

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum invites submissions to its 50th annual juried Birds in Art exhibition. Birds in Art has showcased the remarkable talents of more than 1,100 international artists since 1976 and is recognized globally as the exhibition setting the standard for avian art. Artists working in all mediums other than photography and documentary can submit original two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based media artworks interpreting birds and related subject matter for jury consideration for Birds in Art 2025.