SUMMER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce their newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future.

They've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work.

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: September 10, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

In the heart of Mexico City's bustling art scene lies RONDO Residency Program. The program is uniquely structured around four essential axes—Production, Theoretical, Art Market, and Public Relations—each offering a distinct lens through which artists can deepen their practice and engage with the vibrant cultural landscape of the city. RONDO offers two distinct residency options tailored to the diverse needs of artists. The Live-Work modality provides artists with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in our creative environment by residing on-site while actively engaging in their projects. Alternatively, a Only-Work option affords artists the same enriching programming while allowing them to arrange living accommodations independently.

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program. This residency provides space to experiment across production and post-production phases, including: Digital media, Narrative film, Animation. The post-production phase includes: Sound design, Audio and music recording , Color correction, Editing.

Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme of "Wildness". Men can learn to know themselves through their relationship with nature; awakening in them feelings, curiosity, fears etc., thus bringing out the most authentic side of one’s own being. Re-discovering the connections that bring men closer to everything in nature, one perceives and elaborates an organic cohesion with the world that influences his own emotions, thoughts and visions of the world. Precisely through the visions of the natural world, the call for the exhibition "Wildness" intends to select works that can express a "romantic" approach to nature, as well as those works of the documentary, scientific -anthropological/ -botany/ -zoological kind that help us get in touch with it.

The City of Wilsonville, Oregon is requesting applications from a talented Artist or Artist Team, with expertise in mural design and implementation/installation for interior murals (four walls) in the Children’s Section at the Wilsonville Public Library. Preference may be given to Artists’ who are experienced in artwork geared towards children. Artist(s) should also be well versed and comfortable with engaging with the community. The budget for this project is not to exceed $20,000, which is inclusive of everything including but not limited to: time, labor, materials, equipment, travel expenses, insurance requirements, etc. In order to minimize closures of the Children’s Section, artists should be able to complete installation within a two-week period from start of install to completion and clean-up.

For the 30th year, Wayne Art Center invites artists to submit original works to CraftForms, one of the premier contemporary fine craft exhibits in the United States. This eagerly anticipated exhibition is dedicated to enhancing the public's awareness of fine contemporary craft while providing a venue for established and emerging artists to share their creative endeavors.

The Radcliffe Fellowship Program supports 50 scholars, artists, and public intellectuals who have demonstrated records of achievement in their respective fields and show great promise for future contributions. Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world. Fellows join a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community. Radcliffe supports engaged scholarship, where fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and our present. Radcliffe welcomes applications from scholars and artists proposing innovative work that confronts pressing social and policy issues and seeking to engage audiences beyond academia.

City of Casey Council is seeking to commission an artist/s to create an artwork for the Ballarto Road Family and Community Centre (interim name) under development on Riverland Road, Clyde. The curatorial theme for this commission is simply – colour! This public artwork should invite viewers to experience colour as a language that speaks across cultures, histories, and personal narratives. They are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from artists to develop concepts for a free-standing sculpture/s.

A juried group photo show on trees and water at Black Box Gallery.

For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com

For 85 years, the American Color Print Society has been dedicated to the advancement of printmaking as a fine art medium. This mission encourages them to create exhibition opportunities for productive and emerging print artists. Every two years they open their Annual Fall Exhibition to non-members, who may submit fine art prints to be juried for entry into the show.

Guest Juror is Lauren Rosenblum, Jensen Bryan Curator at The Print Center of Philadelphia

All accepted artists are eligible for awards. Non-members may submit digital images of one or two prints created in the last 3 years in any print medium, not previously exhibited in any ACPS or Plastic Club exhibition, to be juried for entry into the exhibition. Photographs not eligible. The size limit for this exhibition is 40 inches on the longest side.

City of Bellingham is seeking artist(s) or artist team(s) qualified to design, fabricate, and install artwork associated with several capital projects at various locations as part of the Percent for the Arts program. Artists and artist teams may apply to be considered for a roster that will be used to select artists for one or more upcoming projects. The budget for current artwork opportunities range between $50,000-$195,000. Qualified artists and artist teams selected through this RFQ process may also be considered for other artwork opportunities not listed in this RFQ.  

Emerging and established artists are invited to submit their masterpiece into the City of Bayswater’s Community Art Awards for the opportunity to win up to $7,500 and have their work displayed in a free community exhibition. Until Sunday 14 September, artists of all ages can submit their paintings, sculptures, multimedia artworks and photography across 10 categories, including the Open Award and the Whadjuk Award celebrating First Nations artists. Successful artworks will be displayed at The RISE in Maylands in a free exhibition from 1 to 15 November. Winners will be announced at a special awards night on Saturday 1 November.

Museums of History NSW is inviting applications from cultural practitioners, creatives and organisations to participate in its inaugural creative residency program commencing in October 2025. Take inspiration from a beautiful harbourside setting on Birrabirragal and Gadigal Country and enjoy the use of a non-residential studio at the former caretaker’s cottage at Vaucluse House for 12 months. The Vaucluse House Creative and Cultural Residency Program offers time, space, connection and inspiration. It is a multidisciplinary non-residential program providing fully subsidised access to four sunny studio spaces within a shared cottage.

A Scrutiny Mutiny is a juried, global collective exhibition staging a visual revolt against systems of control, surveillance, and internalized judgment. Hosted by The Hook Experiment — a physical and symbolic space for artists, musicians, and creators to come together — this show invites artists from around the world to examine how people are seen, measured, and shaped by institutions and society.

Rexhibit Online Gallery is proud to open submissions for our upcoming group exhibition “Unmasked”. In line with their mission to bridge the gap between the esoteric world of contemporary art and the public, this exhibition welcomes honest expression, emotional depth, and the unveiling of personal narratives. Rexhibit Online Gallery believe exhibitions are more than displays. They are spaces for connection, reflection, and shared understanding. By spotlighting diverse artistic voices from around the world and presenting their stories in accessible and engaging ways, they aim to make contemporary art a meaningful experience for all.

Space In Transit

OPEN CALL https://forms.gle/hJpQ6opksFQ7qWw17

About the Venue

Welcome to Botanica Grove, a vibrant art and wellness center located in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Founded by Darren Singer in 2024, dedicated to cultivating a dynamic community where art serves as a generator for healing.

Their mission is to explore and celebrate art as a means of self-discovery and healing. At Botanica Grove, a diverse array of exhibitions, workshops, and events are hosted that embrace a wide range of artistic mediums and disciplines. Curated shows invite artists to push the boundaries of their creativity, engaging with themes that explore the interplay of color fields, density, and transformations. A platform is provided for both emerging and established artists, encouraging participation from those working in any medium: painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, and performance.

Their community is built on the belief that art can transmit healing and foster connections. You are invited to join in this journey, whether by visiting exhibitions, participating in events, or contributing your artistic vision. Botanica Grove is than just an art gallery; it's a sanctuary for creativity, expression, and holistic well-being.

Are you ready for an exhibition in New York? Apply to Space in Transit-- Liminal Spaces. Share your unique interpretation of the theme with any medium of your choice. Some ideas of liminal spaces can be physical or emotional. Portals are liminal spaces, such as doors or hallways, or tunnels. Modes of transportation include cars, trains, planes, and boats. Similarly, times in life can serve as liminal spaces, a period of waiting or moving. Abstract/ representational/ or in-between works are welcome in any medium.

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DETAILS:

SHOW DATES: September 25th- October 25th 2025

OPENING DAY CEREMONY: October 2nd 2025 6 to 8

SHOW CLOSING: October 24th 2025

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

DEADLINE: September 15th

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Four Works per artist

Includes Title, medium, dimensions, year, price

All mediums accepted

FEES:

$30 APPLICATION FEE Payable to @Emily-Wiz on Venmo @EmilyWiz380 on Paypal or [email protected]

SALE OF WORK IS AN 80/20 SPLIT IN FAVOR OF THE ARTIST

Accepted artists will be notified on September 18th.

Artists are responsible for the delivery of their artwork to the gallery and from the gallery within a week of the exhibition opening and closing.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR WORK! https://forms.gle/hJpQ6opksFQ7qWw17

Soho Photo Gallery, New York's longest running cooperative gallery, is excited to announce our 21st International Alternative Processes Competition. This year the Competition will open on Wednesday, November 12th and close on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. The opening reception is on Thursday, November 13th from 6 to 8 pm. This will be the first Alternative Processes show at our new gallery at 539 West 23rd Street.It is a fabulous space.

Are you ready for an exhibition in New York? Apply to Space in Transit-- Liminal Spaces. Share your unique interpretation of the theme with any medium of your choice. Some ideas of liminal spaces can be physical or emotional. Portals are liminal spaces, such as doors or hallways, or tunnels. Modes of transportation include cars, trains, planes, and boats. Similarly, times in life can serve as liminal spaces, a period of waiting or moving. Abstract/ representational/ or in-between works are welcome in any medium.

OPENING DAY CEREMONY: October 2nd 2025 6 to 8

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Four Works per artist

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected]

$30 APPLICATION FEE Payable to @Emily-Wiz on Venmo @EmilyWiz380 on Paypal or [email protected]

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers of talent and promise to bring forth their finest works, because the arts are vital, diversity is a strength, and creativity is essential. Selected artists come to VCCA’s Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia or the Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France for intense periods of creative work, free from the distractions of day-to-day life. During residencies lasting anywhere from a week to two months, VCCA Fellows enjoy private studios, private bedrooms, and meals. Whether sequestered in the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains or on the banks of the Garonne River in Southwest France, VCCA Fellows can work in concentrated solitude, then re-energize in the company of other artists.

Vital Impacts supports visual storytellers who document compelling, solutions-oriented environmental narratives at the local level. The organization is offering one $20,000 grant and six $5,000 grants to help bring these important stories to life.

Selected grantees will have twelve months to develop their projects, receiving guidance and support from Vital Impacts to help publish and showcase their work.

In addition, ten emerging photographers will be invited to take part in a focused mentorship program designed to foster artistic growth and refine their practice.

All applicants will also have access to a comprehensive online mentorship series, offering insights and guidance to support their development.

The Dreamers competition: a springboard for young talent
The Dreamers competition was created to meet a key need: to offer teenagers aged 12 to 16 a platform for developing and showcasing their photographic talent. The competition is aimed specifically at this age group, as it is a crucial age for personal and artistic development. The Dreamers is designed to offer teenagers a unique opportunity for recognition and learning.

Theme and entry
This year’s theme is ‘Growth’, inviting entrants to explore change and evolution in different forms.

Entry requirements
– The competition is free and open to young people aged 12 to 16.
– Each entrant must submit 4 images, produced without any external assistance (except technical and educational assistance).

The Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency (EMAR) program by Collar Works is designed to provide emerging, underrepresented, and established artists an immersive, supportive, productive, and communal atmosphere for art-making and dialogue on a bucolic 77-acre farm in Granville, NY. The summer residency offers 2-week residencies for individual artists and 1-week residencies for families. The goal is to create a residency program that addresses the critical needs of emerging and underrepresented artists, as well as artists with children, while offering a program that reflects the rich cultural environment of today through an active commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Since its inception, the Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency has been committed to creating an environment that stands out as a safe space for creative risk-taking, personal growth, and respite.

The Hambidge Center is situated on 600 forested acres in the mountains of north Georgia and offers miles of nature trails, meadows, waterfalls, a swimming hole and an abundance of wildflowers. The oldest residency program in the Southeast, Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent, whether it’s to work and produce, to think, to experiment or to rejuvenate. Residents’ time is their own; there are no workshops, critiques, nor required activities. Each resident is given their own private studio which provides work and living space with a bathroom and full kitchen. The studios are designed to protect residents’ time, space and solitude.

The College of Southern Nevada, Department of Fine Arts, Art & Art History Program is currently accepting exhibition proposals for its 2026 – 2027 Exhibition Season for the College’s Fine Arts Gallery, Artspace Gallery, Student Union Art Galleries, and Debra March Center of Excellence Art Gallery. Solo and group exhibitions of all media and genres will be considered. Exhibitions will be chosen by a gallery committee of fine art faculty members from submitted proposals only. Exhibitions are awarded based on criteria including relevance to CSN Art Galleries’ Mission, importance to CSN’s Art & Art History Program curriculum, and overall artistic quality. Submissions are encouraged that speak to CSN’s unique student population. The gallery committee will select a gallery for each exhibition based on content, media, audience, and proposal.

Women United ART PRIZE is a renowned international award designed to celebrate, empower, and elevate the artistic contributions of women-identifying artists from across the globe. Now in its milestone 5th year, this award stands as a powerful platform for visibility, recognition, and career transformation — honoring the creativity, passion, and innovation that women bring to the arts. Open to women artists worldwide, the prize recognizes 30 exceptional creatives working in: Painting and Drawing / Photography and Printmaking / Collage and Fiber Art.

Recent Works 45th annual juried competition includes all fine art media, work created in the last two years and is open to artists who live or work in Lake County, McHenry County and Cook County, Illinois. Exhibition will be held in the Gallery from October 3-30, 2025. Application deadline is Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at midnight. Opening reception will be held Friday, October 3, 5-7:30 pm. Cash awards will be given to the strongest pieces as determined by their juror, Anthony Adcock. 2D and 3D work is accepted in any medium including video and animation. All work must be original, never shown in this gallery and completed within the last two years. Reproductions or copies of original work will not be accepted. 2D works limited to 40” wide and 48” tall including the frame. See prospectus for complete info: https://dept.clcillinois.edu/web/WrightGallery/RecentWorksCall2025.pdf

The Lincoln Gallery and the Thompson Valley Art League invite you to enter the 2025 NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW. Categories are updated. Open to all photographers residing in the United States. Work must be the work of the photographer, not copied from published photos or works by other photographers. All entries must be for sale, created in the past 2 years, family oriented, and not exceed 75 linear inches (height + width). No installations, or sets of multiple works to make one entry will be accepted. Cash awards will be given for Best of Show, 1st, and 2nd in each category. Deadline for entry is 11:59pm, Sept 17, 2025

Curators Janet Fagan and Jennifer Molesworth invite you to explore your connection to your wild neighbors. Who do you share the land, water, and sky with? Whether in your back yard or deep in the wild, who do you see and how can your art tell the story of what you have experienced or would like to experience? A coyote in the parking lot, a mouse in the house, a hummingbird at the feeder, a bear on the trail; The title of this exhibit comes from experiences we all have had encountering wild animals in places commonly used by humans. 

In collaboration with Pima County, the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is seeking a qualified Public Artist or Artist Team for commission, through a Request for Qualifications application process (RFQ). This is a request for qualifications only. Do not submit proposals for artwork at this time.

Applications are now open for exhibition proposals from artists, artist collectives, and curators to be part of their 2026 artistic program at Platform. Platform is a satellite, artist-run space that supports career development and provides opportunities for artists based in Kamberri/Canberra and beyond, with a particular focus on emerging practitioners. Platform is a space that encourages experimentation, offering the freedom to test ideas with the guidance of mentorship and marketing support from the Canberra Contemporary team. In addition to maintaining FREE spaces for artists and curators to exhibit, they are also introducing some new features in 2026 to better support artists in their program: Extended exhibition period & Professional exhibition documentation provided at no cost to the artist

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

Always a favorite!! Open theme, anything goes!! Show your best of the best for WIDE OPEN.

JPEGs due by Friday, September 19, 2025 at midnight (MST). Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in their online gallery at www.art-fluent.com. Visit www.art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/wide-open-prospectus/ for a full prospectus.

The Tolleson Art Gallery invites photographers and videographers to submit their work for Emotions in Focus, an exhibition dedicated to exploring the depth, complexity, and universality of feeling. From joy to grief, serenity to chaos, this exhibit will showcase the power of photography and video to capture and convey the emotional essence of life’s moments. This exhibition asks artists to translate emotions into visual form. Submissions may depict raw, candid expressions or subtle, symbolic interpretations. They welcome traditional, experimental, or digitally manipulated photography as long as the photographic medium is central to the work and the emotional narrative at the heart of the photograph.

In 2026, Canberra Contemporary is thrilled to offer one paid exhibition opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led project through their inaugural Platform First Peoples Program. They invite applications from First Nations artists, curators, and artist collectives working across any contemporary visual arts practice. They strongly encourage proposals that reflect diverse voices and experimental approaches, and that engage meaningfully with the context of Platform as a critical, community-engaged, and artist-led space.