This space for rent, one-year or six-months.
This space for rent, one-year or six-months.
- July 01, 2026
- EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES 2027 CALL TO ART
Embracing Our Differences is an international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida featuring billboard-sized artwork paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring inclusion, kindness, and shared humanity. The call is open to students and adults, amateur and professional creatives, with no submission fee and $12,000 in cash awards. No Entry Fee.
Details:
941-404-5710 OR
https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-quote OR
exhibit@embracingourdifferences.org
June 11, 2026
COLORS ART CONTEST
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh Colors online art contest for the month of June 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites all artists and photographers from around the world to share their artistic vision using a concetration of one color or a multitude of colors. A variety of interpretations of Colors theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). 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 Entry Fee.
Details:
https://greycubegallery.com/callforentries/indexx.html OR
info@greycubegallery.com
June 12, 2026
PHOTO SHOOT: 2026
Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 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://bit.ly/3Rffvrn OR
info@blackboxgallery.com
June 15, 2026
BDFIL PRIZE 2026
The competition is open to emerging comic artists aged 15 and over whose work has never been published. he competition is part of Festival de bande dessinée de Lausanne (BDFIL). The theme for this year’s competition is “Running (of) water”. All interpretations of the theme are welcome. You may submit a complete comic story on a single page (A3 format, vertical), with or without text. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/4kPkk57
June 15, 2026
BLACK & WHITE PHOTO AWARDS 2026
The Black & White Photo Awards 2026 continues its mission to recognize and reward exceptional talent in black and white photography. With five thematic categories — Architecture, Street, Wildlife, Portrait, and Landscape — and a new Open Theme category (6 in total), photographers from around the world have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and vision in monochrome art. In this fifth edition, the contest increases the value of its main prize to €1,500 for the absolute winner and €200 for each of the 6 winners in the different categories. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bwphotoawards.com
June 18, 2026
SPRING * $1,800.00 INNOVATE GRANTS FOR ART + PHOTO
SPRING 2026 CYCLE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to (1) Artist and (1) 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. Visit website to apply today. Application Fee.
Details:
https://innovateartistgrants.org
June 19, 2026
EDINBURGH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026 OPEN FOR ENTRIES
16th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries – International Showcases & Awards We’re also programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe. Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible. Early Bird Deadline: Friday Feb 20th Regular Deadline: Friday May 15th Late Deadline: Friday June 19th Entry Fee.
Details:
http://bit.ly/4qAHfTr OR
edinburghshorts@gmail.com
June 22, 2026
GLOBAL TRAVEL PHOTO CONTEST
The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. Entry Fee.
Details:
410-524-9433 OR
https://bit.ly/4byNn8M OR
kacie@artleagueofoceancity.org
June 27, 2026
8TH ANNUAL “PRIMARY COLORS” ONLINE ART COMPETITION
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 8th “Primary Colors” Art Competition. The gallery invites both 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational and/or abstract art. Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. $18.00 for 1-2 entries / $26.00 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline is June 27, 2026. Entry Fee.
Details:
888-490-3530 OR
https://lightspacetime.art/8th-annual-primary-colors-art-competition-2026 OR
info@lightspacetime.art
June 30, 2026
ECHOES OF EXPRESSION | PORTRAIT ART COMPETITION
TERAVARNA seeks entries for the 13th International Online Juried Portrait Art Competition. Up to $5,000 in prizes. First place and runner-up award winners, and merit award winners will receive six months of ARTSY showcasing and immersive VR exhibition opportunities. Entry Fee.
Details:
424-545-6789 OR
https://bit.ly/4usCSwj OR
info@teravarna.com
June 30, 2026
PLAYA ART/SCI AWARDED RESIDENCY OPEN CALL CLOSES SOON!
PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency brings together artists and scientists to immerse in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. All of PLAYA’s programs focus on expanding and deepening the field of art and science to empower the human motivation necessary for a healthy and whole future on this planet. Each cohort is made up of 6-10 artists and scientists, staying at PLAYA for 11, 18, or 25 nights. Opportunities are available: Jan 21 – Feb 15; Feb 18 – Mar 1; July 15 – Aug 2; Oct 28 – Nov 15. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://playasummerlake.org/2027-artsci
June 30, 2026
POETRY LONDON PRIZE 2026
The competition is open to poets anywhere in the world. The contest is organized by Poetry London, a literary magazine based in London. Poems must be in English. Entries must not have been previously published or self-published, in print or online, or have won a prize in another competition. The maximum length is 80 lines. This year’s judge is Seán Hewitt. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/3M7H295
June 30, 2026
STRANGE FIGURATIONS : CALL FOR SURREAL, FANTASTIC AND EXTRAORDINARY
A thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Open to all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. 72" maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 3 - 26, 2026. Entry Fee.
Details:
518-567-7858 OR
http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/strange.htm
July 01, 2026
EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES 2027 CALL TO ART
Embracing Our Differences is an international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida featuring billboard-sized artwork paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring inclusion, kindness, and shared humanity. The call is open to students and adults, amateur and professional creatives, with no submission fee and $12,000 in cash awards. No Entry Fee.
Details:
941-404-5710 OR
https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-quote OR
exhibit@embracingourdifferences.org
July 01, 2026
INTL. EXLIBRIS COMP. FOR THE 41ST FISAE CONGRESS, VARNA 2026
The competition is open to artists worldwide above the age of 16. The competition is organized by the Jordan Petkov Art Foundation, based in Varna, Bulgaria. You may submit a maximum of 5 different bookplates, each in 3 signed copies. The works must have been created in the period 2024–2026, but not earlier than August 2024. There is no theme. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/4ihzH54
July 01, 2026
NORTH STREET BOOK PRIZE FOR SELF PUBLISHED BOOKS
12th year. Submit self-published and hybrid-published books. Grand prize of $10,000. Top winner in each category will win $1,000. Categories: Art Book, Graphic Novel & Memoir, Children's Picture Book, Mainstream/Literary Fiction, Genre Fiction, Creative Nonfiction & Memoir, Inspirational/Self-Help (new!), Poetry, and Middle Grade. $23,500 in total cash prizes. Entry Fee.
Details:
413-320-1847 OR
https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/north-street-book-prize OR
info@winningwriters.com
July 07, 2026
2026 HG WELLS SHORT STORY COMPETITION
The competition is open to anyone. ″ The competition is founded by the world-renowned BBC Aeronautics Correspondent Reg Turnill and his wife, Margaret, to celebrate the life and works of HG Wells and encourage creative writing, especially among the young. This year’s theme is “The Cheat”. Your story can be set anywhere, feature any characters, and be written in any style. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/39RP28e
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 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 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
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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