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July 31, 2026 39 days left Featured

2027 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists

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)....

2027 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Call for Artists
Organization:
Merriam Parks & Recreation
Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Location:
Kansas , United States
July 31, 2026 39 days left Featured

Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit 2026: "Comfort"

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...

Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit 2026: "Comfort"
Organization:
Arts in Medicine
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
July 31, 2026 39 days left Featured

TBQA - Join Collectivo Queer Art Ecosystem

About TBQA CollectivoThe Bureau of Queer Art operates as a collaborative ecosystem sustained by artists, curators, writers, and cultural participants who contribute to the ongoing life of the project. TBQA...

TBQA - Join Collectivo Queer Art Ecosystem
Organization:
The Bureau of Queer Art
Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mexico City, Mexico City 06600, Mexico
August 1, 2026 40 days left

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...

Deadline:
August 1, 2026
August 1, 2026 40 days left

Figures & Faces 2026 Art Competition

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 -...

Organization:
Fusion Art
Deadline:
August 1, 2026
August 1, 2026 40 days left Featured

Occultus

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...

Occultus
Organization:
The Vestibule
Deadline:
August 1, 2026
Event Dates:
October 3, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Location:
Seattle, WA 98107
August 3, 2026 42 days left Featured

September - October 2027 Murray Gallery

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...

September - October 2027 Murray Gallery
Organization:
The Galleries at SCC
Deadline:
August 3, 2026
Event Dates:
September 7, 2027 - October 29, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
August 3, 2026 42 days left

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...

Deadline:
August 3, 2026
August 3, 2026 42 days left Featured

San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026

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...

San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026
Organization:
Art Scene West
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
August 4, 2026 43 days left Featured

Surface Labor

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...

Surface Labor
Organization:
Riverside Arts Center
Deadline:
August 4, 2026
Event Dates:
August 28, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Location:
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, United States
August 5, 2026 44 days left Featured

BRiGHT AfterParty: Call to Artists

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 AfterParty: Call to Artists
Organization:
City of Eugene Cultural Services
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
August 9, 2026 48 days left Featured

Greenhouse Residency at Mendocino Art Center 2026/27

Located where redwoods meet the Pacific ocean on coastal Pomo land, this four week winter residency (3 sessions) offers artists fertile ground to intuit, research, test, dance, cook, write, forage, film,...

Greenhouse Residency at Mendocino Art Center  2026/27
Organization:
Mendocino Art Center
Deadline:
August 9, 2026
Event Dates:
December 14, 2026 - March 14, 2027
Entry Fee:
$20.00
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
August 10, 2026 49 days left

Wassaic Project 2027 Summer Exhibition Open Call

Deadline: August 10, midnight EST The Wassaic Project is currently holding an annual Open Call for our 2027 Summer Exhibition for artists of all mediums, including: 2D work, sculpture, video, new media,...

Organization:
Wassaic Project
Deadline:
August 10, 2026
August 13, 2026 52 days left

Art 100 International

The Visual Artists Association proudly presents VAA Art100 International, an inclusive international campaign celebrating the most promising and visionary artists from around the globe. This is your chance...

Organization:
Visual Artist Association
Deadline:
August 13, 2026
August 14, 2026 53 days left Featured

Silicon Valley Quinn Emanuel Artists-in-Residence

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across the Bay Area. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Silicon Valley...

Silicon Valley Quinn Emanuel Artists-in-Residence
Organization:
Quinn Emanuel Arts Foundation
Deadline:
August 14, 2026
Award Info:
Studio space, and the artist-in-residence will receive $5,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of $20,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to $1,500 for purchase of art materials.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
California, United States
August 15, 2026 54 days left Featured

Blu Sky Artist Award: August 2026 Edition | $1000 in Grants for Artists

The Blu Sky Artist Award: August 2026 Edition is an international art award hosted by Ten Moir Gallery, created for artists seeking meaningful visibility, professional recognition, and real promotional...

Blu Sky Artist Award: August 2026 Edition |  $1000 in Grants for Artists
Organization:
Ten Moir Gallery
Deadline:
August 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$28
Award Info:
$500 cash prize award to 2 artists, A Published Interview, and more.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes
August 16, 2026 55 days left Featured

Jewelry Artist in Residence Program at Mendocino Art Center Nov 1st- Dec 7th 2026

Located where redwoods meet the Pacific ocean on coastal Pomo land Re-formed, is a 5 week Artist in Residency program at the Mendocino Art Center designed for intermediate and advanced level artists working...

Jewelry Artist in Residence Program at Mendocino Art Center Nov 1st- Dec 7th 2026
Organization:
Mendocino Art Center
Deadline:
August 16, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - December 7, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20.00
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
August 21, 2026 60 days 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 21, 2026
Event Dates:
October 2, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Rolla, MO 65401, United States
August 28, 2026 67 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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