The International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE) is one of two juried exhibitions held annually, the other being the Annual Members Exhibit (AME). Whereas AME is open to only WAS-H members, IWE showcases the excellence of watermedia artists from as far away as Australia, Bulgaria, China, Germany, India and the Netherlands. Selected by a renowned juror and judge, the paintings receive exposure in a month-long, open-to-the-public gallery exhibit as well as an online exhibit that lasts through the end of the year. Winning participants receive substantial cash awards.

Artists are invited to submit entries for an art exhibition celebrating Frida Kahlo, February 19 - March 15, 2026 at CityArts in Orlando, Florida. Frida lived and created with extraordinary honesty. She turned pain into power, identity into pride, and emotion into art. This exhibition invites artists to honor that spirit not by portraying her face, but by expressing the raw human truths she revealed: strength rising from adversity; identity and belonging; joy and sorrow coexisting; beauty born from resilience.

Apply to have your work considered in the art book, Volume 22, by Friend of the Artist. They are dedicated to elevating the work of emerging artists of all mediums around the world through our high quality art books and caliber of exposure. Accepted artists will also have a written statement about their works by an arts writer and have a 4-page spread of their work.

Site:Brooklyn is looking for contemporary artists who continue to investigate blue's emotional power and cultural role—from its associations with technology and screens to its role in discussions of climate, water, and the natural world. They are looking for artworks across all mediums that explore why blue remains one of art's most compelling colors.

Anderson Center’s Early Career Artist Residency Program offers month-long residency-fellowships at Tower View to a cohort of emerging artists from Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City for concentrated, uninterrupted creative time to advance their personal artistic goals and projects.

Anderson Center’s Early Career Artist Residency is an ideal fit for early-career artists in need of focused time and dedicated space in an inspiring residency work environment that empowers them take risks, embrace challenges, and utilize unconventional approaches to problem-solving.

Thanks to generous support from the Jerome Foundation, selected emerging artists receive a $625/week artist stipend, documentation support, art-making resources, lodging & studio space, a travel honorarium, groceries, and chef-prepared communal dinners.

Anderson Center is an artist community founded in 1995 on the Tower View estate, a venerable research-and-development lab for the arts rooted in an expansive natural setting in rural Red Wing, MN (approximately 1-hour outside the Twin Cities metro).

The Anderson Center at Tower View's Artist Residency Program an opportunity in June, July, August and October 2026 for early career, mid-career, and established artists working across all disciplines and based anywhere in the world. The program is interdisciplinary, and the organization welcomes applications from a wide range of creative and intellectual genres, including those that don't fit neatly into one category.

Selected artists receive live/work space, fellowship & exchange within a 5-artist cohort, chef-prepared meals, and more. Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon, Central Standard Time on Jan. 13, 2026. The selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 3, 2026. There is only one application deadline for open 2026 residency spots.

The Good Hart Artist Residency offers 10- to 21-day stays for visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of their career. Each resident is provided a private residence with a detached studio, a $500 stipend, a kitchen stocked with basic groceries, several home-cooked meals from local hosts, and a quiet retreat along the shores of Lake Michigan. Nestled in the woods along the “Tunnel of Trees,” a designated Scenic Heritage Route, the residency is within walking distance of the village of Good Hart. Residents can enjoy Lake Michigan’s beaches, nearby sand dunes, and the region’s inland lakes and wetlands. The residency typically hosts one artist at a time, offering the solitude and focus needed to create and reflect.

10-day minimum up to a 21-day maximum residency stay within the following windows of time listed below.
Visual Artists:

July 10-24, 2026 – in collaboration with HS Farmers Market
Aug. 1-20, 2026
Oct. 3-22, 2026
Mar. 5-26, 2027 – no studio
April 30 – May 21, 2027

Derwent, the internationally renowned fine art brand, are proud to announce that the eighth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is now open for entries!

Created in 2012 by Derwent, the Derwent Art Prize celebrates and rewards excellence in contemporary pencil art, inviting artists to submit the very best in 2D and 3D artworks created in any pencil, including colour, water-soluble, pastel, graphite and charcoal pencils.

Dedicated to championing art made in pencil and supporting artists in their careers, the Derwent Art Prize presents an international exhibition in the beating heart of the Southbank at OXO Gallery and awards prizes to winning artists worth £13,500.

The Good Hart Artist Residency offers 10–21 day residency stays to visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of their career. Each resident is provided with a private residence and detached studio, a $500 stipend, a kitchen stocked with basic foods, several home-cooked meals from local hosts, and a quiet setting along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Located along the scenic “Tunnel of Trees” in Northern Michigan, the residency is nestled in the woods just a short walk from the village of Good Hart. Residents can enjoy Lake Michigan, nearby dunes, and the area’s inland lakes and wetlands. The residency typically hosts one artist at a time, offering the time, space, and solitude needed to focus and create.

Sculpture Space offers two-month funded residencies for sculptors in a historic industrial studio complex in Utica, New York. Artists receive free housing, semi-private studio space, and access to a 5,500 sq. ft. fabrication environment designed for ambitious, experimental work. Each year, 20–25 artists from around the world join a collaborative and supportive community to participate in an informal Works-in-Progress event. A panel of arts professionals selects artists for the originality, clarity, and potential of their work and proposal. Diverse practices and artists working in material, spatial, and socially-engaged sculpture are encouraged to apply.

University of Bridgeport's Schelfhaudt Gallery is seeking artists' interpretations for this themed exhibit: Winter in America. This will be a juried show with first, second, and third best of show recognition. Multiple media, painting, poetry, sculpture, video formats will be accepted. The gallery can accommodate larger pieces of work. What does the phrase “Winter in America” conjure up in your mind? Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? Or perhaps the more metaphorical, dystopian view from poet Gil Scott Heron of a period of frozen dreams, frozen ideas, and frozen inspiration? Or a cultural decline, political malaise or chilling of free speech? The seasons can reflect the march of time or signify an eternal natural cycle.

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.

Resident groups are intentionally kept small enough (8-10 people) to gather around the dinner table each evening, Tuesday through Friday, for delicious vegetarian meals prepared by our chef. These communal meals are an essential part of the Hambidge residency experience. Serious topics are discussed (and light-hearted ones, too), experiences are shared, and encouragement is given. Many a collaboration and life-long friendship have begun at the Hambidge dinner table.

The Provincetown Compact announces the 2026 dune shack residency applications are now open. The Compact is pleased to offer residences for C-Scape and Fowler Dune Shacks in the Cape Cod National Seashore, available April through November for the general public with applications due January 15, 2025. The Compact also offers three, 3-week artist and two writer residencies including a residency for an emerging artist of color, named for the late David Bethuel Jamieson, a Black artist who spent time in Provincetown and died of AIDS in 1992. The top recipient of this residency will receive three funded weeks in the C-Scape Dune Shack and a $500 fellowship. Another 3-week stay also includes a $500 fellowship. Artist residents are selected by a jury.

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free studio space to 17 visual artists for yearlong residencies. The program is in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, home to art galleries, independent restaurants and shops, and creative professionals. Studios are near public parks, the city waterfront, and many forms of transit. Artist studios are accessible 24/7, include freight and passenger elevator access, and high ceilings. The 2026–2027 Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program residency period will last from September 2026 through August 2027, with an open studios weekend planned for the spring of 2027. The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program has provided working studio space and community for artists since 1991. Artists are selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury comprised of artists and members of the Artists Advisory Committee.

This 6th annual 2 day art and craft show takes place in the heart of Holmes beach on Anna Maria Island at City Field on Marina Drive, across from The Ugly Grouper.
This holiday event will accept handmade and also unique gift ideas. Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors and designers for holiday gift giving.

The Bryn Du Art Show is an annual juried exhibition held at the beautiful Bryn Du Mansion. Just east of Columbus, this historic Federal-style mansion has dominated the landscape of the 52-acre estate in the charming Village of Granville, Ohio since 1905. This year’s 22nd Annual Art Show will be held from March 6-28, 2026 featuring current works of visual art. A $1000 prize will be awarded for Best in Show, and 2 additional Excellence Awards of $500 each will be awarded to two additional artists. Free and open to the public, the Art Show is sponsored and/or supported by the Bryn Du Commission, the Village of Granville, the Ohio Arts Council, the Granville Arts Commission, Ohio Magazine, Explore Licking County, and more.

The 57th Street Art Fair is a two-day outdoor celebration of the visual arts held the first full weekend of June in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, adjacent to the University of Chicago campus. Considered the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, the goal of the 57th Street Art Fair is to provide a venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. All artwork displayed at the 57th Street Art Fair must be original and produced entirely by the hands of the exhibiting artist: no reproductions, unlimited editions, or mass produced work. No work generated partially or in entirety by or with the aid of Artificial Intelligence is permitted.

Emmanuel's Artist-in-Residence program supports a diverse group of artists, providing time and space for established and emerging artists to develop their work.

The Emmanuel College Art Department offers a six-week artists residency to four artists each summer from early-June to mid-July.

The Art Department specifically aims to award a residency to one individual from each of the four categories: Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking and Social Practice. Fostering creative and artistic excellence, the residency also plays an important role in advancing the visual arts in the Emmanuel community.

The residency defines Emmanuel College as a leader in the visual arts and brings greater visibility to that leadership role beyond the confines of the College.

The 57th Street Art Fair is a two-day outdoor celebration of the visual arts held the first full weekend of June in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, adjacent to the University of Chicago campus. Considered the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, the goal of the 57th Street Art Fair is to provide a venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. All artwork displayed at the 57th Street Art Fair must be original and produced entirely by the hands of the exhibiting artist: no reproductions, unlimited editions, or mass produced work. No work generated partially or in entirety by or with the aid of Artificial Intelligence is permitted.

Ucross strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Each year, we provide residencies to approximately 115 individuals. Residencies range from two weeks to six weeks in length. At any one time, there are up to ten individuals in residence, typically four writers, four visual artists, and two composers. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, work space, and uninterrupted time so that the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday to Friday by a professional chef with ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and all linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. There is cell phone service and wireless internet throughout residency facilities. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials and for their travel to Sheridan, Wyoming. There is no charge for a residency.

The Ucross Fellowship for Native American Artists supports the work of contemporary Native American visual artists, writers, and performers. Selected fellows receive a four-week residency that provides uninterrupted time for creative work, private studio space, living accommodations, meals prepared by a professional chef, a stipend, and the inspiring setting of the High Plains. Each fellowship also includes a $2,000 award and the opportunity to share work publicly through a featured exhibition in the Ucross Art Gallery, a reading, or a performance.

Established in 2018 with initial support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the fellowship began by serving Native American visual artists. In 2020, following the success of its first two years, Ucross received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to continue the program and expand it to include Native American writers. In 2024, additional NEA funding further extended the fellowship’s reach to support Native American performers, reflecting Ucross’s ongoing commitment to amplifying Indigenous voices across disciplines.

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent artwork from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery, for a group exhibition titled The Art of Healing and Recovery. They are also seeking submissions from recovering artists from the literary arts and music composition/performance arts to perform live at the Gallery Opening Reception. This exhibition will feature individuals of all artistic abilities whose artwork played(s) a pivotal role in their healing and recovery processes from addiction, mental illness, grief and loss, physical malady, and emotional/physical trauma. Visual artwork (2D & 3D) will be installed in their three galleries. Literary art (poetry, flash fiction/short short story) and music composition/performance will be included in the exhibition via performing live at the Gallery Opening Reception. Submissions will be accepted any time before January 15, 2026, and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than January 22, 2026. Early submissions are encouraged. To submit work for consideration, send an email to [email protected]

The Artist Project is a collaboration between the MFA and twelve afterschool community organizations in the Boston area. Each year a new experienced artist with a passion for community arts is selected to plan and lead a project with children between the ages of six and twelve. The lead artist guides the children and helps them create a collaborative work of art inspired by the Museum’s encyclopedic collection. The completed project is exhibited in the Edward H. Linde Gallery in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art at the MFA. A stipend of $50,000 and a materials budget is provided to the selected artist.  

The prestigious 23rd Annual Art at The Glen outdoor festival showcases original works from 150 juried artists. The community is affluent, with Glenview’s population of over 45,000 and 21% of people earning more than $200,000.

The festival is held in the elegant Glen Town Center a spectacular mixed use development which boasts incredible shopping and dining experiences for visitors and the residents of the newly built condominiums, rental apartments and lovely single family home neighborhoods. Magnificent architecture, beautiful tree-lined streets and wide walkways make The Glen Town Center a special place. Dozens of stores, cafes, restaurants and a 10 screen movie theater add to the mix.

Artists working in all media are invited to show and sell their work. This is a great opportunity to show your new work on the closed streets of east Highland Park amid unique stores and restaurants. No buy/sell.

Held on Sheridan Road, from Central Avenue to Elm, in East Highland Park, Art in Bloom celebrates art of all kinds in the beautiful backdrop of spring in the North Shore. Art at all price points is invited at this spring fest. Painters, street artists, jewelers, photographers, mixed media artists and more are invited to apply.

THE CROW SHOW 2026 is the celebratory 12th anniversary of the national exhibition of visual arts running February 20 - April 3, 2026, produced by The Studio Door. As we enter a new decade of this beloved exhibition, The Crow Show continues to showcase diverse artistic interpretations of our feathered neighbor, the Crow.

For over a decade, The Crow Show has been a celebrated tradition in San Diego, uniting artists from across the nation in a shared fascination with the enigmatic crow. Revered in cultures around the world, the crow has long been a symbol of mystery, transformation, and intelligence. Whether as a harbinger of change or a messenger of hope, these birds captivate our imaginations. This annual exhibition invites artists to explore the crow’s many faces—whether rooted in reality or soaring through the realms of fantasy. What does the crow embody for you? You're invited to share your unique vision [Creative interpretations of all black birds, ravens, and other Corvus species are welcome].

Artist Commons is a year-long, online development program for early- and mid-career visual artists. Accepted artists are placed into small cohorts with mentors, meet weekly for crits and discussions, and attend program-wide lectures on art history, studio practice, craft, and the business of art. The program is fully online, with occasional in-person meetups in select cities, and is designed specifically for working artists to help them deepen their work and build a sustainable practice.

Activities include:
Small Cohorts
Dedicated Mentors
Feedback Sessions
One-on-One Crits
Weekly Lectures
Craft Workshops
Writing Clinics
Visiting Artists
Portfolio Reviews
Reading Discussions
Opportunity Listings
IRL Meetups

Check out the website (artistcommons.art) and follow @artist_commons on socials for key dates and more info about the program.

Montello Foundation is a foundation dedicated to support artists who foster understanding of nature, its fragility and the need to protect it. The artist retreat at the Montello Foundation is meant to be a retreat from the urban environment. It provides a new perspective for residents’ work and give residents space and time for undisturbed experimentation and reflection for two weeks. 

The Other Art Fair brings together over 130 independent artists to showcase boundary-pushing yet always accessible works, alongside immersive installations, live performances, and unexpected encounters.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your artistic journey or a seasoned pro, The Other Art Fair offers a unique platform for creative game-changing artists to share and sell their work directly to engaged collectors and passionate art lovers.

The Fair package includes a booth at the fair from May 7-10, 2026 with gallery-grade spotlights and a professional nameboard; 20 VIP tickets and unlimited discounted tickets for clients and guests; exclusive pre-fair workshops covering curation, operations and marketing; booth curation feedback, and more. Booths start at 16 linear feet (U-shaped, 4x8x4) for $2,050 + tax.

Edition/Basel – a different kind of residency

Join an international group of artists speaking the shared language of printmaking.
14 artists · 12 days · 24-hour studio access · 3-day exhibition at KASKO Gallery. The residency home is druckwerk, in the heart of Basel, Switzerland. Two blocks from the Rhine in a former brewery, this fully equipped printmaking studio has facilities for:
Relief · Intaglio · Letterpress · Lithography · Polymer Plates · Cyanotype · Bookbinding

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to their online exhibit, THE BIG CHILL.

THEME
Winter strips it all down with its bare trees, frosted mornings, and that sharp breath of cold air. But it’s not all icy; there’s cocoa, cozy fires, and the sparkle of snowflakes, too. Show them your version of winter’s beauty and transformation… show them THE BIG CHILL from your perspective.

JPEGs due by Friday, January 23, 2026 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, February 20, 2026.

Artists are invited to submit work for exhibition alongside members of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours at the RI Exhibition 2026

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) seeks the best in contemporary watercolour and water-based media painting for the RI 214th Exhibition.

The show, in spring 2026, offers the opportunity to win prizes and awards worth over £10,000 and have your work seen by thousands of visitors to Mall Galleries. The exhibition is the largest of its kind, featuring over 400 of the finest works from around the world.

Artsfest makes art essential to the lives of those living in the Southwest Missouri by showcasing talented artists and their creativity in a community-centric festival. More than forty years strong, this outdoor event hosts over 110 artists on the beautiful Historic Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri. With more than 20,000 attendees, Artsfest prides itself on Midwestern hospitality for artists. More than $5,000 in cash awards will be given at the festival, including:

Best of Show - $1,000
Best of Show 2D - $500
Best of Show 3D - $500
​People's Choice - $500
​Award of Excellence (as many as eight) - $500