- October 29, 2026
- THE HOMIENS ART PRIZE ($12,000 AWARDED ANNUALLY, 10 PRESTIGIOUS WINNERS)
All artists and art forms welcome. Each round, 10 winners exhibit with Homiens, receive an optional interview, $300 honorarium, and letter of recommendation. Up to 200 artists highly commended. All entrants may also apply to our competitive, merit-based Meet the Artists initiative, and to become a Homiens Promoted Artist. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize
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- November 30, 2026
- CALL FOR ENTRIES : RECENT WORK V1
This call is for a group exhibition open for entry to all artists working in any media and style. Entry is limited only to work completed after January 1, 2025. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, March 4 – April 3, 2027. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://slowart.com/prospectus/recent.htm OR
slowart@aol.com
September 23, 2026
MONOCHROME ART CONTEST
We are pleased to announce our second Monochrome online Art Competition for the month of October 2026. Entries should focus on monochromatic black and white or grayscale tones, complemented by various shades of a single additional color. All artistic styles and mediums are welcome for consideration. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artistspacegallery.com/__monochrome OR
info@artistspacegallery.com
September 25, 2026
2026 FOUNDWORK ARTIST PRIZE: $10,000 USD GRANT WITH STUDIO VISITS AND INTERVIEW
Open to contemporary artists working in any media. One honoree will receive a 10,000 USD grant, studio visits with each juror, and an interview in the Foundwork Dialogues program. 3 artists will be shortlisted and each will receive a $1,000 micro-grant. 2026 jury includes gallerist Stefan Benchoam; gallerist Francois Ghebaly; curator Manuela Moscoso; curator Gabi Ngcobo; and gallerist Esther Schipper. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://foundwork.art/artist-prize OR
support@foundwork.art
September 30, 2026
ANTHOLOGY NATURE WRITING COMPETITION 2026
The Anthology Nature Writing Competition is created to celebrate the beauty of the natural world, inspire literary excellence and encourage Anthology’s readers to explore the great outdoors. Whether it’s the wonder of life right in your own garden, an encounter with wildlife, the serenity of a forest, a reflection on environmental challenges, or the healing power of nature, we welcome your stories Entry Fee.
Details:
https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/nature-competition
September 30, 2026
STUDIES IN CREATIVITY STUDENT JURIED ART EXHIBIT
Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit at the MU About the Exhibit Student artists are invited to submit up to three entries for consideration in this multimedia art exhibition that will be presented in the Memorial Union Art Gallery October 18-November 18, 2026. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://studiesincreativity26.artcall.org
September 30, 2026
THE MOTH NATURE WRITING PRIZE 2026
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16. The Moth Nature Writing Prize is an international prize. It aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing and is awarded annually to unpublished pieces of prose or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writers’ relationship with the natural world. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/4b3z90p
October 3, 2026
2026 SMFA ART SALE CALL FOR ART
Welcome to the 2026 SMFA Art Sale Call for Art!As SMFA celebrates its 150th Anniversary, the SMFA Art Sale continues a tradition that began in 1978 as New England’s leading contemporary art sale. Featuring works by talented students, alumni, faculty, and friends of SMFA across all mediums, the sale showcases the vibrancy of the SMFA community. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://smfaartsale2026.artcall.org
October 5, 2026
A SMITH GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHIC CALL FOR ENTRY “DIPTYCH/TRIPTYCH/MULTIPLES/COLLAGE”
Diptychs tell stories, Triptychs tell larger stories, Collages and Multiples (more than a Triptych) tell even larger stories. What kind of a storyteller are you? An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. Juror and Director Award’s will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Manuela Thames, photographic artist, writer and educator, will be the juror. Entry Fee.
Details:
512-422-4080 OR
https://asmithgallery.com/diptych-triptych-multiples-collage-call-for-entry OR
amanda@asmithgallery.com
October 07, 2026
EARTH PARTNER PRIZE 2026
The contest is open to artists of all nationalities aged 14-30. The Earth Partner Prize 2026 is organized by Earth Partner, the sustainability division of the creative agency Art Partner. “ We invite artists of all nationalities, races, genders, and faiths, aged 14 to 30, to submit work that comments on the ecological crisis. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/46z7a5N
October 8, 2026
WATERS ART COMPETITION
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh Waters online art contest for the month of October 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The Waters theme may include any work with depiction of the water (rivers, lakes, oceans, waterfalls, seascapes, streams, ponds). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the October 08, 2026. Application Fee.
Details:
https://greycubegallery.com/callforentries/indexxx.html OR
info@greycubegallery.com
October 9, 2026
FRAMED: SHADOW AND LIGHT
Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, November 1-25, 2026. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Juror: Todd Johnson. Open to all photographers from around the world. Entry Fee.
Details:
503-804-5032 OR
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/blackbox72d1 OR
info@blackboxgallery.com
October 11, 2026
BLACK AND WHITE 14 VIRTUAL JURIED COMPETITION
Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists. Cash award to Best in Show, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. Jurors: Sesse Lind and Christopher Forslund. For this competition we are accepting entries for all black, white or gray artworks, all subject matter and all visual arts. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/camelbacbc80
October 14, 2026
LENSCULTURE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2026
Writing Art Photo & Film Writing Art Photo & Film The competition is open to all photographers over the age of 18. The competition is organized by the LensCulture, a photography magazine based in Netherlands. ” Submit strong series, or outstanding single images, made in monochrome — classic, digital or experimental. Work should have been made within the last 10 years. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/lenscult2c95
October 15, 2026
INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK 2027 POSTER CONTEST
Writing Art Photo & Film Writing Art Photo & Film The contest is open to high school students, college students, and adults. The competition is organized by the Compost Research & Education Foundation based in Raleigh, United States of America. The winning poster will be used to promote International Compost Awareness Week 2027. The poster theme is “All Paths Lead to Compost”. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/compostf4d52
October 15, 2026
STEEPED IN SUNSHINE JURIED EXHIBITION
Steeped in Sunshine – Juried Exhibition Soft Water Gallery is looking for original works of fine art by Florida based artists that celebrate the Sunshine State’s flora, fauna, and scenic vistas. Any and all interpretations of Florida’s natural world will be eligible for consideration. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://steepedinsunshine-juriedexhibition.artcall.org
October 18, 2026
NYC4PA CALL FOR ENTRY MONOCHROME
KODAK, ILFORD, FUJI were the names that stood out in the early years of photography when shooting, developing and then printing were the steps to getting a great Black and White image. Memories of darkrooms, trays, chemicals as the necessary tools bring smiles to many. The world of photography has changed dramatically with regard to how these images are created but the special nature of a monochrome print, whether it be black and white, sepia or even shades of a single color are still where emotion, texture and beauty are expressed in gradations from light to dark. Entry Fee.
Details:
917-359-2642 OR
https://www.nyc4pa.com OR
NYC4PA@GMAIL.COM
October 20, 2026
TWS AQUAVISION FALL 2026
TWS 42nd FALL AQUAVISION 2026 Exhibition Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke from Tuesday, November 24 through Saturday, December 12, 2026 Awards Reception Saturday November 28 from 1PM to 4PM. TWS Members only are invited to submit their paintings for inclusion in this upcoming Exhibition and sale. Members may submit up to two (2) original works. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://twsaquavisionfall2026.artcall.org
October 25, 2026
SEASON OF WONDER: ART INSPIRED BY BEAUTY, CURIOSITY, AND JOY
Season of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and Joy San Antonio Art League + Museum Exhibition Dates: November 22- December 18, 2026 A members-only exhibition celebrating the sense of wonder that often accompanies the close of the year. This all-media exhibition invites artists to share original, affordable artwork that inspires delight, reflection, curiosity, and joy. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://wonder.artcall.org
October 31, 2026
16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION AT GALLERY 110
Gallery 110 invites entrants to submit original 2D and 3D artwork. This is an open call, open to all geographical locations, with no thematic restrictions. Selected finalists will be exhibited at Gallery 110 in Seattle's Pioneer Square from February 4 - 27, 2027. The juror Ryan Hardesty (Executive Director, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU) will award first, second, and third-place prizes of $1,000, $500, and $300, plus a $200 People's Choice award. Entry Fee: $40 (includes 3 images; additional images $10 each, up to 10 total). Entry Fee.
Details:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/gallery110/16th-annual-international-juried-exhibition-at-gallery-110
October 31, 2026
ANTHOLOGY POETRY COMPETITION 2026
The Anthology Poetry Competition is open to original and previously unpublished poems in the English language. Entries are invited from poets of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Poems submitted should not exceed 40 lines. There is no limit to entries per person. Each submission will require a separate entry form and fee. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/poetry-competition
November 5, 2026
RED 2026 ART COMPETITION
Fusion Art announces the Red 2026 Art Competition. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. The color Red dominates human emotion as the color of passion, power, and intensity – from blazing anger to tender love. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/fusionar9942 OR
info@fusionartps.com
November 13, 2026
F(R)ICTION FALL 2026 WRITING CONTESTS
Writing Art Photo & Film Writing Art Photo & Film The competition is open to anyone over the age of thirteen. The competition is organized by F(r)iction, a literary journal published by the Brink Literacy Project. ” We accept work, written in English, from anywhere in the world—regardless of genre, style, or origin—and welcome speculative writing and experimental literature. Strange is good. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/friction4414
November 15, 2026
THE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2026
Do you want to show the world the wonders of nature and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for professionals and amateurs. You can win cash prizes, international recognition and help plant trees. Enter thenaturephotocontest.com and find out how to participate. You have until November 15, 2026! Entry Fee.
Details:
https://thenaturephotocontest.com OR
info@thenaturephotocontest.com
November 15, 2026
THE SMOKELONG GRAND MICRO CONTEST 2026
Writing Art Photo & Film Writing Art Photo & Film The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or older, from anywhere in the world. The contest is organized by SmokeLong Quarterly, an online literary magazine specializing in flash and micro narratives. Writers may submit micro pieces (fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid narratives), each of 250 words or fewer (excluding the title). Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/smokelon72a3
November 17, 2026
$4,500 ARTIST GRANTS | THE HOPPER PRIZE FALL 2026
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://hopperprize.org
November 20, 2026
ASISAFOTO INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2026
Writing Art Photo & Film Writing Art Photo & Film The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of any nationality. This photography contest is organized by Fundación ASISA, based in Spain. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/asisafot3f50
November 25, 2026
WOMEN ARTISTS 2026 ART COMPETITION
Fusion Art announces the Women Artists 2026 Art Competition, December 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. For this open theme online art competition, any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://artdeadlineslist.com/adl/go/fusionar9942 OR
info@fusionartps.com
November 28, 2026
JOY OF QUILTS 2027
Friday/Saturday, January 17-18, 2025 at the Stafford Centre 10 am – 4 pm each day Experience the magic of quilting on January 17-18, 2025, at the Stafford Center. Over 300 quilts and textile art pieces will be on display, highlighting the incredible talents of award-winning quilters, dedicated teachers, and fabric artists. Onli… No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://joyofquillts2027.artcall.org
November 30, 2026
ANTHOLOGY TRAVEL WRITING COMPETITION 2026
Established for writers to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in the English language. We are looking for an engaging article that will capture the reader’s attention, conveying a strong sense of the destination and the local culture. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/travel-writing-competition
January 12, 2027
SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2027
The Sony World Photography Awards are held annually by the World Photography Organization. There are four competitions: • Series competitionAll entrants must be over 18. Photographers must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. • Single image competitionThe competition is open to everyone, and participants can submit up to three images for free. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/2SoZjpm
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