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July 15, 2026
SPECTRUM OF IMAGINATION | COLOR ART COMPETITION Step into a rich world of imaginative expression with the 11th International Juried Color Art Competition held by TERAVARNA, in which color is the chief expression of emotion, life, and visual narrative. Up to $5000 in cash prizes. First-place, runner-up, and merit award winners will have their work visible internationally as part of a six-month showcase on ARTSY and will be featured in immersive VR displays. Entry Fee. Details: 424-545-6789 OR https://bit.ly/4u9GiTL OR info@teravarna.com

July 17, 2026
BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE 2026 The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. $77,000 USD in cash & prizes in seven award categories. Jury panel. Entry Fee. Details: https://bit.ly/3NpAFS2 OR artprize@beautifulbizarre.net

July 20, 2026
ANNUAL JURIED CERAMIC EXHIBITION The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried ceramic exhibition, October 2-30, 2026. Best In Show Award is $1000 and more! Juror: Rice Evans, a clay sculptor whose work explores material hierarchies and Y2K nostalgia, based in Richmond, Virginia. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. Entry Fee. Details: 434-528-3256 OR https://bit.ly/3PS9aSa OR aadams@academycenter.org

July 21, 2026
BEVERLY HILLS ART SHOW, CALL TO ARTISTS The Beverly Hills Art Show is a fun, festive, but serious semiannual fair, which has been held for over 50 years. Selected artists will exhibit along four prominent garden blocks in the center of Beverly Hills. Ten fine art and fine craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are encouraged to apply. Application Fee. Details: 310-285-6834 OR https://juriedartservices.com/events/3574 OR artshow@beverlyhills.org

July 30, 2026
NOMAD ART PRIZE The Nomad Art Prize is an international award for the visual arts celebrating the dialogue between artistic creation and the places that inspire it. Founded on the belief that art is by its very nature nomadic, capable of crossing borders, cultures and contexts, the prize aims to discover 8 artists whose work embodies this spirit of movement. Each edition takes place in a different city, creating a shifting geography of contemporary art. For 2026, Lisbon, with its layered history, maritime heritage and vibrant creative scene: is both backdrop and muse. Deadline: 30 July 2026 Entry Fee. Details: https://nomadartprize.com OR hello@nomadartprize.com

July 31, 2026
BRYSON COUNTY RETREAT OPEN CALL In this north central Florida paradise, Bryson County hosts accomplished and up and coming artists of a diverse variety to provide a safe and nurturing setting for inspiring work at no charge to artists. Be you poet, playwright, author, painter, sketch artist, composer, sculptor, or songwriter Bryson County is welcoming and eager to support your creative spirit and endeavors. open call No Entry Fee. Details: 352-219-0145 OR https://www.brysoncountyretreat.org OR brysoncounty@gmail.com

August 4, 2026
CALL FOR SHORT STORIES: POCKETBOOK PRESS WINTER ANTHOLOGY Pocketbook Press, an independent publishing house dedicated to reviving the charm and accessibility of classic pocket-sized books, is seeking emotionally resonant, unpublished short fiction for our inaugural anthology, The Pocketbook Press Anthology: Volume 1. We’re looking for short stories that evoke the spirit of winter, whether cozy, strange, romantic, eerie, or bittersweet. Word count: 500–3,500 words Genre: Open (literary, romance, horror, thriller, speculative, etc.) Authors may submit up to two (2) stories, but we will only publish one (1) story if selected. No Entry Fee. Details: https://www.pocketbookpress.com/submissions OR pocketbooksubmissions@gmail.com

August 14, 2026
THE 7TH ANNUAL FUTURE GENERATION COMPETITION This competition was created to acknowledge the work of talented, emerging artists, who are 18 to 25 years old. The entry fee is $30 total for up to three entries. The top four winners will receive cash and prizes, as well as worldwide recognition in International Artist magazine, The Art of the Portrait quarterly journal and on the Portrait Society's website and social media platforms. First Place will receive a medal award presented at the annual The Art of the Portrait conference, May 6-9, 2027, in Washington, DC. Submitted artwork should feature the human figure. Entry Fee. Details: 877-772-4321 OR https://www.portraitsociety.org/the-future-generation

August 15, 2026
ART HOP 2026 Hill Country Arts Focus announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas. $1,000 for Best in Show; plus an additional $3,000+ in cash or prizes for First, Second, Third in each of six categories of art. Open to any Texas artist age 16+. Entry Fee. Details: 508-423-8504 OR https://bit.ly/3QCeARy OR arthop@hcaf.art

August 16, 2026
NYC4PA CALL FOR ENTRY DECAY CORROSION RUST 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 http://www.nyc4pa.com

August 31, 2026
A SHOW OF HEADS: CALL FOR ART BASED ON AND/OR CONTAINING THE HUMAN HEAD This call is for a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, October 8 - 31, 2026 and is open for entry to all artists working in any media. Entry Fee. Details: 518-567-7858 OR http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm

September 1, 2026
CLWAC 129TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL OPEN JURIED EXHIBITION The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 27 – November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage. See prospectus for more information and details about eligibility. Entry Fee. Details: 201-429-2223 OR https://bit.ly/4eBTlaz

September 15, 2026
CALL FOR ARTISTS | WOMEN UNITED ART PRIZE 2026 Celebrate your work through an internationally recognized art prize dedicated exclusively to women artists. Applications are now open for the sixth edition of Women United ART PRIZE, a prestigious global award created to champion exceptional women artists and amplify their visibility on the international stage. Open to artists worldwide, the prize invites submissions in three categories: Painting & Drawing Collage & Fiber Art 
Photography & Printmaking Jurors: Ashara Shapiro, Mona Lerch, Victoria J. Fry, Yvadney Davis Prize pool: USD 10+k Entry Fee. Details: https://womenunitedartmovement.com/artprize2026 OR info@womenunitedartmovement.com

September 17, 2026
☀ SUMMER * $1,800.00 INNOVATE GRANTS FOR ART + PHOTO SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. Explore the work of past recipients and apply online. Application Fee. Details: https://innovateartistgrants.org

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 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


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