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October 2, 2026 Ends Today Featured

Embodied Existence

The Chronic Pain Project brings artists with experiences of chronic pain together to shift narratives and perceptions of invisible conditions while creating empathy for the people living with them. This...

Embodied Existence
Organization:
Chronic Pain Project
Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Event Dates:
October 9, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Portland, Oregon 97213, United States
October 4, 2026 2 days left Featured

Certified Independent Publishers (Civil Rights Organization)

The mission of Certified Independent Publishers is to certify to the public a publisher or publication is truly 'independent'. As an organization, we believe independence in publishing means human-authored...

Certified Independent Publishers  (Civil Rights Organization)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Type:
Services
Eligibility:
International
October 4, 2026 2 days left Featured

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale - 2026

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale: 2026The Palette of Roses Art League (PORAL) announces a call to East Texas Artists with memberships from the Palette of Roses Art League ( PORAL) to an open...

Rose Festival Annual Art Exhibition & Sale - 2026
Organization:
Palette of Roses Art League
Deadline:
October 4, 2026
Event Dates:
October 15, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15.00
Type:
Competition
Location:
Tyler, TX 75702, United States
October 5, 2026 3 days left Featured

Foodways

This exhibition explores foodways in Palm Beach County and beyond, encompassing the eating habits and culinary practices of the many cultures represented in the region. It also includes the broader cultural,...

Foodways
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
January 15, 2027 - March 6, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
October 5, 2026 3 days left Featured

Otterbein University's 8th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition

Supporting the work of young artists.Juror: Scott Short Scott Short earned an MFA in 1990 from The Ohio State University. Short is a 2026 recipient of the international Adolph & Esther Gottlieb...

Otterbein University's 8th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition
Organization:
Museum and Galleries
Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
November 21, 2026 - December 4, 2026
Award Info:
Cash awards & Scholarships! (Awards announced at the exhibition reception.) All students who jury into the exhibition receive a $3,000 scholarship if they apply and are accepted too Otterbein as an Art Major. They also qualify for portfolio review that comes the possibility of additional scholarships up to a total of $8,000.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
October 6, 2026 4 days left Featured

Series 95 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Revi...

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 arts publisher specializing in...

Series 95 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
October 7, 2026 5 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:
October 7, 2026
Award Info:
Physical Exhibition in Princeton + Comprehensive Published Catalogue + Exposure
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
October 12, 2026 10 days left Featured

Chrome and Canvas, Plein Air At the Lake Mirror Classic

Chrome & Canvas is designed to bring two creative traditions together: the craftsmanship and design of classic automobiles and the immediacy of plein air painting.Set against Lake Mirror and the...

Chrome and Canvas, Plein Air At the Lake Mirror Classic
Organization:
Notta Gallery
Deadline:
October 12, 2026
Event Dates:
October 17, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Award Info:
Completed artwork will be judged following the painting period. Judges will consider: Composition Use of color and/or value Technical execution Interpretation of the environment Overall artistic impact Artists are encouraged to bring their own individual style and interpretation to the event. $750 / $400 / $250 / $100 possibility that there is a purchase award - to be shown at notta gallery for the remainder of the day for sale - 30% commission rate
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Lakeland, Florida 33801, United States
October 13, 2026 11 days left Featured

Series 96 - 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 arts publisher specializing in...

Series 96 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions  & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
October 13, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
October 14, 2026 12 days left Featured

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026

The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in July 2026 will be our 57th show. "The Fall Fine Arts Show" is your opportunity to bring our your favorite inspiration without limits of a theme. This open themed show...

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026
Organization:
Cordova Community Council
Deadline:
October 14, 2026
Event Dates:
October 23, 2026 - January 22, 2027
Award Info:
Best of Show !st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
October 15, 2026 13 days left Featured

Remembrance: More Than an Art Show - Dia de los Muertos Edition

Description:This Dia de los Muertos, we're having an art show honoring the lives of lost loved ones - with special consideration given to those murdered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)....

Remembrance: More Than an Art Show - Dia de los Muertos Edition
Organization:
Gallery 86
Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Event Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Dallas, Texas 75217, United States
October 15, 2026 13 days left Featured

2026 Citadel Alumni Homecoming Art Show

Calling all creative Citadel alumni! YOU MUST BE A CITADEL GRAD IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. Submit your artwork for our annual Alumni Art Exhibition to be held during Homecoming in the Moore Art Gallery in...

2026 Citadel Alumni Homecoming Art Show
Organization:
Tiffany Silverman
Deadline:
October 15, 2026
Event Dates:
November 5, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
October 16, 2026 14 days left Featured

Art Battle at ArtCrawl, hosted by Notta Gallery

Art Crawl 2026 | Downtown Lakeland | November 8, 2026Notta Gallery is selecting 10 artists for this year’s Notta Art Wars.The challenge:MAKE A NOTTA SWAN.Each selected artist will find their own existing...

Art Battle  at ArtCrawl, hosted by Notta Gallery
Organization:
Notta Gallery
Deadline:
October 16, 2026
Event Dates:
November 8, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Award Info:
1st Place — $750 2nd Place — $500 3rd Place — $250 Crowd Favorite — $250
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
State
Location:
Lakeland, Florida 33801, United States
October 17, 2026 15 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:
October 17, 2026
Event Dates:
October 16, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Award Info:
We will be awarding: 1 Critic's Choice Award $150 prize + 3 Honorable Mentions 1 People's Choice Award $150 prize + Runner up MAC 10th Anniversary Purchase Award
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
October 19, 2026 17 days left Featured

River of Dreams

This exhibit will be held at the Farmington Main Library in partnership with the Farmington Land Trust. In addition to the library exhibit the FLT will be hosting their annual fundraiser to preserve open...

River of Dreams
Organization:
Gallery For Good
Deadline:
October 19, 2026
Event Dates:
November 13, 2026 - January 9, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Farmington, CT 06032, United States
October 20, 2026 18 days left Featured

Series 97 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions & Online (Art Re...

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 arts publisher specializing in...

Series 97  - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions  & Online (Art Reviews)
Organization:
Point Pleasant Publishing
Deadline:
October 20, 2026
Award Info:
Curatorial Review Essay Published in the Artist Feature Catalogue in Linen Wrap Hardcover & Online
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
October 21, 2026 19 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:
October 21, 2026
Award Info:
Physical Exhibition in Princeton + Comprehensive Published Catalogue + Exposure
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
October 21, 2026 19 days left Featured

Small Works by Yellow Studio at Beehive 2026 : An Open Call to Women Artists

Art makes the perfect gift – thoughtful, unique, and lasting. Yellow Studio’s “Small Works” celebrates the beauty of intimate scale, showcasing artwork that fits perfectly in any space and budget. This...

Small Works by Yellow Studio at Beehive  2026 : An Open Call to Women Artists
Organization:
Yellow Studio
Deadline:
October 21, 2026
Event Dates:
November 14, 2026 - February 21, 2027
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
October 22, 2026 20 days left Featured

Ypsi Fine Arts Club Online Gallery

Call for Artists: Riverside Arts Center presents Strange, Odd, + Curious, an online exhibition by the Ypsi Fine Arts Club.​As we enter quieter seasons, the Riverside Arts Center is hosting an online...

Ypsi Fine Arts Club Online Gallery
Organization:
Riverside Arts Center
Deadline:
October 22, 2026
Event Dates:
October 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, United States
October 25, 2026 23 days left Featured

Re-Issue RFQ City of Gainesville Regional Transit System - Public Art

The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), the primary public transportation provider for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County, is seeking qualifications from artists or artist teams to...

Re-Issue RFQ City of Gainesville Regional Transit System - Public Art
Organization:
City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Deadline:
October 25, 2026
Event Dates:
September 25, 2026 - October 1, 2027
Award Info:
The City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, The Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust and Gainesville Regional Transit System is re-issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) due to an increase in available project funding.The project is located at the Regional Transit System (RTS) Eastside Bus Transfer Station, 614 SE 20th Street, Gainesville, Florida. The opportunity seeks professional artists or artist teams to create functional, site-specific public art integrated into the transit infrastructure. Potential elements include shade structures, bike racks, benches, decorative fencing, and tree guards.The revised RFQ includes an increased project budget of $48,915 and an expanded scope. The top three artists or artist teams selected to move forward to the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase will each receive a $1,000 honorarium.Artists should review the revised project description, budget, requirements, and submission guidelines in their entirety before submitting qualifications.Artists who previously submitted qualifications must submit a new application to be considered under the re-issued RFQ.
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Location:
Gainesville, Florida 32601, United States

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