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August 25, 2026 1 day left Featured

Series 85 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Rev...

Point Pleasant Publishing was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey (currently based in the New Jersey Shore as well as beyond) and is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing...

Series 85 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
August 25, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
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August 25, 2026 1 day left Featured

2026 Pure Enjoyment

•“Pure Enjoyment” art show is open to artists of every age•All mediums of art are encouraged to be submitted•Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork•Images need to be clear, in focus, and...

2026 Pure Enjoyment
Organization:
Tracy Jenkins
Deadline:
August 25, 2026
Event Dates:
October 2, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Rolla, MO 65401, United States
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August 25, 2026 1 day left

Accelerator Grant Program 2026, Ohio

The Arts Commission values the many artists across disciplines who are part of Toledo's vibrant creative community. The Accelerator Grant is a competitive program offering financial support for local...

Deadline:
August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 1 day left

The Ingram Prize

The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize designed to support recent graduates transitioning into professional visual art careers. Selected works are acquired for a permanent collection, giving winning...

Deadline:
August 25, 2026
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August 26, 2026 2 days left Featured

Princeton Arts Festival

Point Pleasant Publishing proudly presents Crowns of Princeton, an experimental arts festival at The Solley Theatre at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts in beautiful Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton is an...

Princeton Arts Festival
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
August 26, 2026
Award Info:
Physical Exhibition in Princeton + Comprehensive Published Catalogue + Exposure
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
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August 26, 2026 2 days left Featured

Small Wonders

Since June 2025, Loaf on Paper has been a cozy stationery and café space in the heart of Williamsburg, built for calm and creativity, a place to journal, sip coffee, and discover a small treasure to take...

Small Wonders
Organization:
Yellow Studio
Deadline:
August 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
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August 26, 2026 2 days left

The Wild Canvas Sketch Challenge

Enter The Wild Canvas Sketch Challenge for a chance to learn form award-winning artist, Craig Richards, paint breathtaking Caribbean landscapes, and become part of a creative community where artists feel at...

Deadline:
August 26, 2026
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August 28, 2026 4 days left Featured

Call for Art - PURE ABSTRACTION

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to their online exhibit, PURE ABSTRACTION. Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn't try to show things as they are in real...

Call for Art - PURE ABSTRACTION
Organization:
Art Fluent
Deadline:
August 28, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
Award Info:
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes
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August 28, 2026 4 days left

Kangaroo Valley Art Prize 2026

Visual Arts in the Valley is a biennial festival featuring the prestigious Kangaroo Valley Art Prize and multiple visual art prizes. Any original work of visual art by an Australian artist or an artist...

Deadline:
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 4 days left Featured

AMPLIFY 2026 - Spruill's Annual Outdoor Art Installation

This year's Selection Committee seeks a vibrant public art proposal that will appeal to neighborhood residents, visitors, and business owners. The project and unveiling coincide with Dunwoody's Arts and...

AMPLIFY 2026 - Spruill's Annual Outdoor Art Installation
Organization:
Spruill Gallery
Deadline:
August 28, 2026
Event Dates:
November 21, 2026 - October 22, 2027
Award Info:
The winning submission will receive a $10,000 award, along with a $1,000 materials stipend for the installation. All entries submitted will be eligible for inclusion in the City of Dunwoody's ongoing database of artists and art projects for future consideration of public art projects, including both municipal and commercial projects.
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Dunwoody, GA 30338, United States
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August 28, 2026 4 days left

Brightwork Grants

The Brightwork Foundation offers two grant opportunities to NC based visual artists. At this time, one artist will be awarded a grant in each category. Brightwork Grants are now open to applicants living...

Deadline:
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 4 days left

Sacatar 2027 Open Call

Sacatar Open Call for Fellowships offering seven- to nine-week residencies on the island of Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil. Individual artists of all nationalities and disciplines are invited to apply. Each...

Organization:
Sacatar
Deadline:
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 4 days left

14th Annual Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival

The Lighthouse ArtCenter of Tequesta, Florida proudly presents its 14th Annual Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival. This juried/invitational event is a premiere gathering; the largest of its kind in...

Organization:
Lighthouse ArtCenter
Deadline:
August 28, 2026
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August 30, 2026 6 days left Featured

IMMORTAL Queer Art Fair - 2.0 - Dia de Muertos - & Artist Residency Programming

IMMORTAL is not a booth fair. It is a collaboratively produced exhibition platform. Every project is different, every artist's needs are different, and every participation plan is developed individually. Our...

IMMORTAL Queer Art Fair - 2.0 - Dia de Muertos - & Artist Residency Programming
Organization:
The Bureau of Queer Art
Deadline:
August 30, 2026
Event Dates:
October 1, 2026 - October 26, 2026
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mexico City, Mexico City 06600, Mexico
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August 30, 2026 6 days left Featured

Lure of the Local 5 / Love Letters

Lure of the Local 5 is on the horizon! This year's theme is "Love Letters". Whether it inspires a brand-new piece, helps you see existing work in a new light, or simply gets ideas flowing, we invite artists...

Lure of the Local 5 / Love Letters
Organization:
Mundelein Arts Commission
Deadline:
August 30, 2026
Event Dates:
October 16, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Award Info:
We will be awarding: 1 Critic's Choice Award $150 prize+ 3 Honorable Mentions1 People's Choice Award $150 prize+ Runner upMAC 10th Anniversary Purchase Award
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
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August 30, 2026 6 days left

Quilt National '27

Quilt National '27 explores the expanded field of quilting, showcasing textile-based contemporary art and fiber as a medium for material inquiry. The exhibition features works that interrogate surface,...

Deadline:
August 30, 2026
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August 30, 2026 6 days left Featured

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ART - Divide Magazine Issue 20

Divide Magazine, a contemporary art publication, is accepting submissions for Issue 20. Every artist who submits will be featured, provided files and bio meet publication standards. There are no rejections....

INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ART - Divide Magazine Issue 20
Organization:
Divide Magazine
Deadline:
August 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
£35
Award Info:
All artists that submit will be featured in the magazine
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes
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August 31, 2026 7 days left Featured

Economías del Deseo

ESPAÑOLASTA House abre esta convocatoria dirigida a artistas y consignantes interesados en presentar obra en la primera subasta, programada en otoño 2026. Como plataforma enfocada en el mercado primario,...

Economías del Deseo
Organization:
ASTA House
Deadline:
August 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
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August 31, 2026 7 days left Featured

CALL FOR ART - Arch / Ture

Exhibition Title: Arch/Ture Theme: Nature intersecting with Urban Architecture Exhibition Dates: September 12 – September 26 Venue: A boutique gallery exhibition presented by Blu Art and Toyo Gallery, 1305 W...

CALL FOR ART - Arch / Ture
Organization:
blu art
Deadline:
August 31, 2026
Event Dates:
June 12, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
Best In Show: Blu Art membership (1 year) ($587 Value) Second Place: $100 Award Awards of Excellence for Mediums represented by three or more artworks
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Los Angeles, CA 91604, United States
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