Artist Opportunity Guide

Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2026

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 artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2026.

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Other Featured

Online Drawing Development Year

Royal Drawing School

The Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is designed for arts graduates and artists with an evolving studio practice who seek live online drawing tuition and a structured critical dialogue with tutors, mentors, and peers. Spanning three terms, this programme offers sustained guidance and skill development while supporting each student's artistic practice 

This flexible course allows students to curate their own selection of courses each term, ensuring a balance between work, studio practice, and other commitments. Delivered entirely online, it is ideal for those based outside London, international students, or individuals with specific access needs. 

Online Drawing Development Year
Organization:
Royal Drawing School
Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Event Dates:
January 4, 2027
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition Featured

New York, I Love You

Yellow Studio



Yellow Studio invites women and non-binary artists to submit work for New York, I Love You: a love letter to a state that defies a single picture.


The New York of city blocks and country roads, of the Hudson at dusk and the Adirondacks at dawn. All of it. This is New York in full: the glitz and the grit, the hustle and the hush, the overlooked and the unforgettable.


We want the bodega roses and the wildflowers growing through the guardrail on the Taconic. The street corner that changed everything and the vista that took your breath away. The New York you moved toward and the one you couldn't leave behind.


Original artwork in all media is welcome. 


Submissions Open: Wednesday, July 15

Submissions Close: Sunday, July 29

Venue: Beehive (next to Yellow Studio)
792 Route 35, Cross River, New York 10518
 

Exhibition Format: This is a retail exhibition where selected artworks will be available for immediate purchase and pickup. Unlike traditional gallery shows, this is an ongoing sales exhibition integrated into our retail environment.

Exhibition Dates: September 4 to November 15
 

Display Rotation: Accepted works may rotate in and out of display as pieces sell and new work is displayed. Not all accepted pieces will be visible at the same time.
 
Artwork drop-off: Tuesday, September 1
Artwork pick up: Tuesday, November 17




New York, I Love You
Organization:
Yellow Studio
Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Competition

Wild: Nature, Wildlife & Landscape Photography

"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." — Gary Snyder. Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to submit work for Wild, an online exhibition celebrating the beauty, diversity, and wonder of the natural world. From intimate wildlife portraits to sweeping landscapes and moments of ecological connection, they seek photographs that reveal the richness of life on Earth and inspire appreciation for the environments that sustain people. Whether documenting a predator poised in concentration, a bird suspended in flight, the intricate details of a flower, or the grandeur of a landscape, they welcome images that capture both the drama and subtlety of the wild world around.

Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20
Award Info:
$1000 in awards
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Massachusetts , United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Grants & Fellowships

Liberty Art Award

The Liberty Speciality Markets Art Award elevates graduate artists through a comprehensive two-year programme. Selected participants receive funding, training, exhibition and sales opportunities. Artists exhibit their work in Liberty's London office and participate in professional development programming culminating in an award ceremony. The programme welcomes all media including moving image, sculpture, photography, print, painting, and textiles. Artists benefit from mentoring and real-world guidance to build sustainable artistic careers.

Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Award Info:
GBP £1,000 participation fee + professional development programme + £7,500 total in prizes
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
London, England, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to artists who graduated in 2025 or 2026

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Competition Featured

The Homiens Art Prize ($12,000 Awarded Annually)

Homiens

Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition. As a premier international initiative awarding over $12,000 in annual unrestricted funding, their non-acquisitive (ownership retained by the artist) prize serves as a catalyst for measurable professional growth.

Open to all artists and art forms. Works completed in any year are eligible.

Discounted Early Bird rate ($30) available for the month of June. In alignment with their belief in a democratic art industry, they offer a limited number of free, with no questions asked, submissions per round. Please note that if this financial accessibility option is no longer visible on their Submittable portal, the allocation for the current round has been exhausted.

The Homiens Art Prize ($12,000 Awarded Annually)
Organization:
Homiens
Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Entry Fee:
$0 - $35
Award Info:
This round, 3 winning artists and 12 finalists will exhibit with Homiens as part of our seasonal exhibition program. Each winning artist receives an unrestricted cash award of $1,000, may participate in our optional artist interview series The Art of Art: Interviews, and may request a letter of recommendation from our jurors. Up to 200 highly commended artists per round are celebrated across our media (including our website which receives 100,000+ annual visitors, and our extensive mailing list). Each entrant to the Homiens Art Prize may request a participation certificate which can be used to contribute towards a demonstration of professional participation in the art industry. Our prize additionally offers international visibility via exciting features such as our curated Meet the Artists initiative and our Promoted Artists program.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition

Sum Sum Summ-A-Time

They invite you to submit work for consideration in their Drawing Rooms exhibit, “Sum Sum Summ-A-Time”, an online-only exhibition presented on Artsy.net. While the gallery is closed for summer, they thought it would be a great idea to find out what you like to do in the summer and feature that work in an online show. Acceptable media includes painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, photography, sculpture, fibers or any other fine art medium. Artists chosen will also be considered for their other programs, such as The Art Project JC lobbies, and online Artsy.net exhibits throughout the year. Drawing Rooms art gallery at the Mana Contemporary complex in Jersey City is a project of Victory Hall Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New Jersey , United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 29, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition

2026 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Indiana University East (IUE) invites you to participate in their 2026-2028 juried, on-loan, outdoor sculpture exhibit on the Richmond, Indiana campus. IUE is a regional campus of Indiana University with a vibrant arts program and extensive art collection. Selected artists must be willing to enter into an Art Loan Agreement with IUE and will be awarded an honorarium of $2,500 per piece. The exhibit is outdoors and open to the public, because of this, certain requirements must be met in order for a sculpture to be considered for display. Artwork must be available for the duration of the two-year contract, and must be constructed of durable materials that will withstand year-round Indiana weather.

Submission Deadline:
July 29, 2026
Award Info:
Honorarium of $2,500 per piece
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Indiana, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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July 30, 2026 1 day left Competition

Nomad Prize

Nomad Art Cultural Association

The Nomad Art Prize is an international award for the visual arts celebrating the dialogue between artistic creation and the places that inspire it. Founded on the belief that art is by its very nature nomadic — capable of crossing borders, cultures and contexts — the prize aims to discover 8 artists whose work embodies this spirit of movement. Each edition takes place in a different city, creating a shifting geography of contemporary art. For 2026, Lisbon — with its layered history, maritime heritage and vibrant creative scene — is both backdrop and muse. In "Nomad Art Prize" the artists are invited to explore displacement, travel and the tension between roots and movement.

Organization:
Nomad Art Cultural Association
Submission Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
1 work € 50 · 2 works € 75 · 3 works € 95
Prizes
Award Info:
€ 1,000 cash prize
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to: Artists of all nationalities, age 16+

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July 30, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

The Space Between Is What Remains

The Space Between Is What Remains is a national juried exhibition at Rolo Gallery, a new contemporary art gallery in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe (rologallery.art). They're looking for work that holds something — a mark, a quality of light, a feeling that doesn't leave. Abstract, figurative, or anywhere between. All media welcome including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, ceramics, works on paper, and book arts. $25 entry fee for 1–3 works. The show opens September 3, 2026 and runs through October 11, with a Third Friday reception September 19. Work will be on view during two First Friday Art Walks on Denver's Santa Fe Drive, drawing up to 15,000 visitors each.

Submission Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Denver, Colorado, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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July 30, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

Mood Indigo

Indigo. A color for contemplation, introspection, wisdom, and healing. Once a highly-valued item for trade, a sign of wealth and royalty, Indigo dye appears in many cultural artwork across the globe. Today, the bold color invites the feeling of sophistication, smoky jazz halls, hazy fields of wildflowers, effortlessly chic blue jeans. Webster Arts invites submissions for Mood Indigo, their annual color-themed show. Artists are encouraged to submit original, 2D & 3D work in any medium. No video.

Submission Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Award Info:
Over $300 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Missouri, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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July 30, 2026 1 day left Public Art & Proposals

NJ Climate Resilience Community-Based Arts Projects: 2026

Call for Artists: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are seeking proposals for four site-specific visual, performance, or time-based projects from artists who live in or near New Jersey for community-focused arts engagements. These opportunities are ideal for teaching artists and those with socially-engaged and/or environmentally-focused artmaking practices.

Submission Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Award Info:
$24000 stipend
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New Jersey, United States

Eligibility Info

Residents of the State of New Jersey, or live within 100 miles of the New Jersey state border.

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July 30, 2026 1 day left Public Art & Proposals

Mosaic Bench

The city of Los Altos Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural (PARC) Commission invites artists to submit a proposal for the design and creation of a community mosaic installation on an existing cement bench located in downtown Los Altos on Main Street.

Submission Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Award Info:
Budget: $55,000
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
Location:
California, United States

Eligibility Info

The artist search is open to all artists within the local region of the state of California, but the PARC Commission is unable to reimburse for travel expenses.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Competition

Call for Applications: Plug In ICA Fall Institute 2026

Established in 2009, The Fall Institute is a free, international artist research program for professional artists and cultural workers in all disciplines and media. Each year, they invite artists that are critically leading conversations in their field to lead a two week Institute. Each iteration of the Institute invites participants to expand upon their own interests and projects and includes opportunities to work in a collaborative peer-to-peer environment through group activities, guest lectures and workshops.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Winnipeg, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Residency

The Residency at Casa Gracìa- International Artists

The Residency at Casa Gràcia invites applications from international artists for a two-month residency in Mahón, Menorca. Each year, Casa Gràcia hosts a cohort of five visual artists and two writers. Founded by Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian, The Residency at Casa Gràcia was established to provide artists with time and space for sustained, independent work. The residency is self-directed and does not require the production of a final exhibition or public outcome. It is designed to support concentration, experimentation, and reflection outside of usual professional pressures. The residency is supported and administered by Hauser & Wirth Menorca.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Award Info:
Funded residency and some artists may be eligible for a stipend of €8,500 to help cover travel, living expenses, materials, and shipping.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Competition Featured

July Salon Art Prize

PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize, formerly the PleinAir Salon, is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. They invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners (242) are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize Winners each receive $15,000—one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur.

In addition to over $65,000 in all cash prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through their various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Early Bird Registration ends on the 15th.

July Salon Art Prize
Organization:
PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines
Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Event Dates:
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
Early Bird: $29/$12 Regular: $40/$16
Award Info:
$2,250 per month, $65,000 annually
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Competition Featured

Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit 2026: "Comfort"

Arts in Medicine

Baton Rouge General Arts in Medicine program is pleased to announce its annual "Call for Entry" for the Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit located in the cafeteria on our Bluebonnet campus. We are looking for works that explore the theme "Comfort." What eases your mind, frees your spirit, alleviates stress and/or pain?

The submission process is entirely through the Artwork Archive website. It is FREE to submit. You do not need an Artwork Archive account. The art show is juried by members of the hospital and local art community. The art show is curated by the Arts in Medicine program team.

The Cafe Art Gallery displays 80-85 pieces depending on size, providing beauty, distraction, inspiration and hope for patients, visitors and staff daily.

Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit 2026: "Comfort"
Organization:
Arts in Medicine
Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Event Dates:
September 1, 2026 - August 20, 2027
Award Info:
Ribbons will be awarded for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Honorable Mentions. Additionally, one piece will receive the Arts in Medicine Fan Favorite award. This piece will receive special recognition and VIP placement within the exhibit and be marked as "SOLD," as it will be purchased by Arts in Medicine and become part of its permanent collection.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, United States
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July 31, 2026 2 days left Residency Featured

InResidency - Artist Residency CDMX

The Bureau of Queer Art

InResidency is TBQA’s low-residency program built for artists who need real momentum without relocating. It happens online with optional in-person time in Mexico City (CDMX)—a hybrid studio ecosystem where queer and allied artists build community, deepen practice, and move work forward with intention.


You’ll get weekly studio visits, structured critique, and curatorial mentorship that support both the technical “how” and the conceptual “why.” The program is designed to cut through isolation and distraction, replacing it with accountability, dialogue, and a shared studio culture. InResidency also opens pathways to TBQA’s publishing and exhibition ecosystem—because making the work is only half the story; being seen in the right context is the other half.

TBQA charges a monthly subscription of $1200 MXN via PayPal, with a minimum of 3 months of participation required for continuity of the community.  Need based scholarships are available. 




InResidency - Artist Residency CDMX
Organization:
The Bureau of Queer Art
Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mexico City, Mexico City 06600, Mexico

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Exhibition Featured

2027 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists

Merriam Parks & Recreation

The Tim Murphy Art Gallery is now accepting applications for its 2027 monthly shows. Artists should submit five digital images. All 3D work must be matted and framed (unless on gallery-wrapped canvas). Accepted media include photography, painting, fiber and glass. At least 90% of exhibited work must be for sale.

2027 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists
Organization:
Merriam Parks & Recreation
Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Location:
Kansas , United States

Eligibility Info

Open locally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

NextGen InterArts Foundation Inc

MusicOn+ InterArts Festival is open to students ages 6–18, regardless of academic background or artistic training, as well as emerging music composers under the age of 30. For artists above the age of 18 with strong submissions, selected individuals may be contacted regarding opportunities to present original works in person as invited artists. Applicants working across visual art, sound, movement, media, and interdisciplinary practices who approach creation as a way of thinking, exploring, and connecting ideas are welcome to apply.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Event Dates:
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Entry Fee:
$10 per work + exhibition fee if accepted
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, NY

Eligibility Info

Open to creative student artists ages 6–18, young artists, emerging musicians, and composers under 30, ready to share original work in an interdisciplinary setting.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Residency

CASA PIP Residency for Filmmakers

CASA PIP is a free-of-charge, unstructured residency for filmmakers who want time, peace, and space in nature to focus on their work. Designed with care to address the needs and wishes they themselves have had as filmmakers, and have observed with their peers and colleagues, the residency’s goal is to be fluid and accessible in the support of all the necessary stages and processes of great art, even including, sometimes, the doing of nothing.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
€35
Award Info:
Funded residency
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

Best of Tennessee Craft: 2026 Biennial

The Best of Tennessee Craft: 2026 Biennial exhibition showcases the fine craft of Tennessee, providing public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found throughout the state. This juried exhibit will be hosted by the Art Museum of the University of Memphis, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Dates for the public exhibition are October 24, 2026 through December 12, 2026.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$45
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts
Location:
Nashville, TN

Eligibility Info

Open to all craft artists 18 years or older, who are current residents of Tennessee, including students

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July 31, 2026 2 days left Residency

The Residency at Casa Gracìa- Spanish Artists

The Residency at Casa Gràcia invites applications from artists currently based in Menorca, the Balearic Islands, or mainland Spain for a two-month residency in Mahón, Menorca. Each year, Casa Gràcia hosts a cohort of five visual artists and two writers. Founded by Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian, The Residency at Casa Gràcia was established to provide artists with time and space for sustained, independent work. The residency is self-directed and does not require the production of a final exhibition or public outcome. It is designed to support concentration, experimentation, and reflection outside of usual professional pressures. The residency is supported and administered by Hauser & Wirth Menorca.

Submission Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Award Info:
Funded residency and some artists may be eligible for a stipend of €8,500 to help cover travel, living expenses, materials, and shipping.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

This residency is open to artists currently based in Menorca, the Balearic Islands, or mainland Spain.

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August 1, 2026 3 days left Exhibition Featured

Occultus

The Vestibule


Occultus seeks artworks that live in the boundary between art and the occult. At what point does art become ritual or sacred practice? When does the act of creation become a deeper exploration of the mysteries of the cosmos? The work might illuminate or speak to hidden knowledge, play with magical and natural forces, or dream of non-traditional divinities. Works that explore cosmic and metaphysical themes are of particular interest.

The Vestibule invites submissions of new or completed artwork by single artists or small collectives for Occultus, exhibition from October 3rd – 31st. We are open to all genres of art and are excited to exhibit new media and unexpected formats. Performance art will be specially considered for weekend (Friday or Saturday) events throughout the month of October.

guest curated by Jay Stoneking


From the curator

"While the word 'occult' probably summons images of hooded figures standing over pentagrams, at its core the occult simply refers to knowledge of the hidden, of revealed secrets and explorations of the unknown. Some of its oldest usage connects to alchemical tradition, astrological study, and the exploration of natural substances - many early scientific figures dabbled in occult study or philosophy. I'm most interested in works steeped in personal ritual and symbology, science as magic, or non-traditional spirituality to explore your / our relationship to the cosmos and metaphysical world."


Exhibition Dates
Works received by September 28, 2026
Site-specific installation Sept 28-30, 2026
Exhibition: Oct 03, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Deinstall/Works Picked up: Nov 1, 2026, no storage

Occultus
Organization:
The Vestibule
Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Event Dates:
October 3, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Location:
Seattle, WA 98107
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August 1, 2026 3 days left Grants & Fellowships

Grant for Recent MFA Visual Art Graduate

The I I I Artist Fund awards a grant to recent MFA graduates in Visual Art. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research-based practice that responds to contemporary contexts. Multidisciplinary and conceptual artists working in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile, installation, performance, sound, and video are encouraged to apply. The grant funds are unrestricted, with recipients asked to give a short artist talk within six months of receiving the award, which will be recorded and posted to the organization's website. Grant monies are awarded no later than September 30, 2026.

Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Award Info:
USD $1,000 unrestricted grant
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to US-based recent MFA graduates in Visual Art with strong research-based practice

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August 1, 2026 3 days left Residency

MASS MoCA Early Application July 2026 - June 2027 Residencies

MASS MoCA's Early Application opportunity provides extended lead time for artists who need advance planning for their residency stays, with announcements made 9-15 months before sessions. This application track is designed for artists confident in securing external funding or paying full rate, making it easier to apply for grants from employers or arts councils. Artists applying through this route are not eligible for MASS MoCA's financial aid.

Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Award Info:
Studio residency at USD $650 per week, no financial aid available through early application
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
North Adams, Massachusetts 01247, United States

Eligibility Info

An artist must be at least 18 in order to apply. Artists must be able to secure funding to pay full rate of USD $650 per week as no financial aid is available through early application. They welcome applications from artists at all career stages, income levels, and geographic locations. We primarily seek applications from visual artists (painters, sculptors, installation artists, photographers, video/new media artists, fiber artists, printmakers, etc.) and writers in all literary disciplines.

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August 1, 2026 3 days left Competition

Figures & Faces 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art

Fusion Art announces the Figures & Faces 2026 Art Competition.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the human form - both figures & faces.

All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Figures & Faces 2026 Art Competition
Organization:
Fusion Art
Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Event Dates:
August 5, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
Award Info:
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting the human form - both figures & faces

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August 1, 2026 3 days left Exhibition

Call for Art – Salon Ori

Salon Ori, on Selby in St. Paul’s Lex-Ham neighborhood, is looking for artists to show as soon as early-to-mid November. They are a busy, established salon of 16 years and have featured local artists since we opened, a new artist every 2-3 months. They have lots of natural light and big, tall walls, which can accommodate almost any work that can hang on wire. They take no commission, just ask the artists to hang and take down; they supply hanging materials. They’re looking forward to being surrounded by your work in their space! Send inquiries to Jen at [email protected]

Submission Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists local to Saint Paul, MN

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August 2, 2026 4 days left Exhibition Featured

Sense of Place Open Call

SeeMe Gallery

A Sense of Place invites visual artists to explore diverse interpretations of the universal human desire to locate oneself, and the many ways place shapes human experience, identity, and belonging. This theme considers place not only as a physical location, but as an emotional and psychological landscape carried internally through memory, longing, and lived experience within an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Artwork from all types of visual media will be accepted,
including painting, drawing, photography, digital media, mixed media, sculpture, and installation.

Deadline is August 2nd at 11:59 pm EST.

Sense of Place Open Call
Organization:
SeeMe Gallery
Submission Deadline:
August 2, 2026
Event Dates:
September 23, 2026 - October 16, 2026
Entry Fee:
38.00
Award Info:
Inclusion in an NYC gallery exhibition, invitation to join the SeeMe digital gallery and Artsy collections, and custom social media promotion
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York 10016, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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August 2, 2026 4 days left Competition

Paddo Painting Prize 2026

The 23rd Annual National Acquisitive Paddo Painting Prize celebrates painting inspired by the Australian Landscape. This established competition provides significant recognition for artists working in painting medium with a focus on landscape interpretation. The acquisitive nature of the prize means the winning work becomes part of a permanent collection, offering artists both financial reward and ongoing exhibition history. The competition attracts submissions from across Australia and has built a reputation as a significant landscape painting prize over its 23-year history. The exhibition highlights current directions in landscape painting and reflects evolving ideas of environment, place and identity in Australia.

Submission Deadline:
August 2, 2026
Award Info:
The prize pool includes a $30,000 main award, a $3,000 Highly Commended Prize, and a $1,000 People’s Choice Award. These categories recognise excellence across the finalist group while encouraging audience engagement with the exhibition.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
MACKSVILLE, New South Wales 2447, Australia

Eligibility Info

Works must be paintings inspired by the Australian landscape. The Paddington Art Prize continues to support painters at all career stages, providing a respected platform within the national arts calendar and contributing to ongoing conversations around landscape in contemporary Australian art.

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August 3, 2026 5 days left Exhibition

NOT YET! treat gallery's annual summer open call

treat gallery invites artists to submit original artwork exploring the theme '2026' and how artists are halfway through the year. The theme encompasses reflection, prediction, question, warning, hope, memory, or vision connected to the months before or remaining. Artists may explore what 2026 has meant to them through cultural shifts, milestones, or futures imagined through abstraction, narrative, technology, environment, identity, or place. NOT YET! is intentionally open-ended, welcoming all visual art mediums. 8-12 artists will be featured in a curated, online exhibition of small-format works, and 3-6 artists will be invited to exhibit during Affordable Art Fair NY.

Submission Deadline:
August 3, 2026
Event Dates:
August 14, 2026 - September 14, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15 - $40
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

2D work not to exceed 26x20 inches framed; 3D work not to exceed 12x12x12 inches; work should be created between 2020-2026

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August 3, 2026 5 days left Competition Featured

San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026

Art Scene West

This is a juried art competition open to all styles and mediums in 2D and 3D art. The exhibition is hosted in the Art Scene West gallery, located in one of Southern California’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Selected artists will have their work exhibited for 55 days on their gallery walls, with a 65% sales commission. Cash prizes will be given to the top 3 placements, and gallery honors will accompany the honorable mentions. This is a great way to advance your art career and gain exposure in one of California's hottest cities. This exhibition is designed to elevate artists’ visibility, establish professional recognition, and connect their creative vision with art collectors visiting from around the world.

San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026
Organization:
Art Scene West
Submission Deadline:
August 3, 2026
Event Dates:
August 24, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35
Award Info:
Cash Prizes and Ribbons during 55 day gallery exhibition
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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August 3, 2026 5 days left Exhibition Featured

September - October 2027 Murray Gallery

The Galleries at SCC

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. We are committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming.

September - October 2027 Murray Gallery
Organization:
The Galleries at SCC
Submission Deadline:
August 3, 2026
Event Dates:
September 7, 2027 - October 29, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
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August 3, 2026 5 days left Competition

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists. There is no set theme, and artists may submit work in any medium.

The prize fund is worth over £5,000, with 9 awards supporting artists through cash prizes, artist materials, mentoring and a residency opportunity.

Artists may enter up to 3 artworks. Entries should be original works that represent the quality, originality and direction of the artist’s practice.

Final selections will be made by an independent judging panel. Judges will consider concept, execution, originality and impact.

Shortlisted artists will be featured in an online exhibition presented by New Emergence Art, running from 11 August to 7 September 2026.

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026
Submission Deadline:
August 3, 2026
Entry Fee:
£15 for 1 artwork, £25 for 2 artworks, £30 for 3 artworks.
Award Info:
• New Emergence Art Prize 2026: Grand Prize (£1,000 cash award) • NG Art Creative Residency: Emerging Artist Award (2-week residency in Provence, France, worth €2000) • The Art Ladder Prize (1 year subscription to The Art Ladder mentoring programme by Parker Harris - worth £800) • Staedtler UK Award (£300+ worth of Staedtler products) • Rosemary & Co Award (£300 Gift Card) • New Emergence Art Founder’s Prize (£300 cash) • GreatArt Award (£250 worth of materials) • Michael Harding Watercolour Prize (£150+ worth of materials) • Michael Harding Oil Painter’s Prize (£150+ worth of materials)
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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August 4, 2026 6 days left Exhibition Featured

Surface Labor

Riverside Arts Center

Printmaking and fiber arts share a deep connection through process, repetition, and labor. Historically, both practices have existed at the intersection of art and utility—creating objects that warm the body and home, communicate information, tell stories, preserve histories, and mark cultural identities.


Whether through the rhythm of a loom, the carving of a block, the pulling of a print, or the repetition of a stitch, both disciplines rely on acts that are repeated again and again. Each iteration produces something new while retaining the care, skill, and craftsmanship of the maker. Though multiples may be created, the evidence of the artist's hand remains present in every work.



Surface Labor celebrates these traditions and the often-unseen work behind them. This exhibition honors printmakers and fiber artists whose dedication, patience, and craftsmanship transform surfaces into vessels of meaning, memory, and connection.

Key Dates:

  • Call closes: 8/04/2026

  • Artist Notification: 8/11/2026

  • Drop off Dates: 8/18 and 8/19/2026

  • Opening Reception: 9/4/2026

  • Exhibition dates: 8/28/2026 - 9/27/2026

  • Pick Up Dates: 9/28/2026

Surface Labor
Organization:
Riverside Arts Center
Submission Deadline:
August 4, 2026
Event Dates:
August 28, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Location:
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, United States
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August 5, 2026 7 days left Public Art & Proposals Featured

BRiGHT AfterParty: Call to Artists

City of Eugene Cultural Services


Eugene, we're calling on your light!  The BRiGHT AfterParty is a luminous celebration of creativity, community and the magic that happens when art meets our city after dark. What begins as the glowing Eugene BRiGHT Parade through downtown Eugene transforms into an immersive nighttime experience where projection, sculpture, sound and human connection fill the Farmers Market Pavilion and the surrounding area with wonder.
 
Calling all artists whose work illuminates, activates and transforms space. Whether you work with light, projection, interactive installation, performance or something we haven't imagined yet, we want to share your art with the community.
 

What we're looking for: light-based artwork such as projection mapping, sculpture, interactive and participatory works, immersive environments, performance-based art, experimental light artworks, etc.



What we offer: artist stipend between $300-$700, based on scope (plug-and-play sculptures or simple installations will receive smaller stipends, whereas larger-scale, immersive experiences will receive more), production support (power, placement, logistics), a multi-generational audience and the opportunity to create community and share your art with thousands of people.



Considerations: Please keep the following in mind when applying:
- Due to limited prep time for the AfterParty following the Lane County Farmers Market, all works must be able to be set up completely within two hours (between 4:45-6:45 p.m.) for the event start at 7 p.m.
- The power available at the site is 110V. Artist should bring their own extension cords and batteries.
- The Farmers Market Pavilion has limited possibilities for hanging pieces. Wall mounting is not permitted.
- If you are submitting multiple pieces for consideration, be sure to separately address each piece in each question below where applicable. 



Applications are open until filled or 11:59 p.m. Aug. 5, 2026. We will review applications on a rolling basis so early submissions will have the best chance of being selected. 

The BRiGHT AfterParty is only as BRiGHT as the artists who pour their light into it. Come shine with us!
 
With light,
The BRiGHT AfterParty Team
Cultural Services, City of Eugene


Review all information on Call to Artists page before submitting.
Follow our How to Submit Guide (PDF) to apply with a free Artwork Archive account.

BRiGHT AfterParty: Call to Artists
Organization:
City of Eugene Cultural Services
Submission Deadline:
August 5, 2026
Event Dates:
September 26, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Award Info:
Artist stipend between $300-$700 (based on scope - plug and play sculptures or simple installations will receive a smaller stipend, whereas larger-scale, immersive experiences will receive a larger stipend), Artist stipends will be provided at the end of BRiGHT AfterParty.
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Eugene, OR 97401, United States
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