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 24, 2026
2ND DEADLINE: “THE WORLD IS WATCHING,” POP UP CONTEMPORARY WORLD CUP FUTBOL/SOCCER ART SHOWS
This call is open to all. Fan art will be considered as well as all media. Submit soccer-themed work that pushes the boundaries of art. Second deadline extension. The first deadline was for all 7 pop-ups. This one is for the remaining 4 in July. AAPINH, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities are encouraged to apply. *Not a master of English?* We’ll work something out. Artist statements and artist biographies are encouraged but not required. Art may have to be taken down, stored and remounted. Size will be taken into account. The first deadline was today, June 2nd, 11:59 pm PDT. No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/3PqQwR9 OR
jimmy@cocaseattle.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 28, 2026
THE SWEEP OF TIME: BEYOND THE HORIZON
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original lens-based works that explore the orientation of time. This exhibit is supported by FotoFocus as a participating venue project of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial. $45 for up to THREE entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Entry Fee.
Details:
513-861-3638 OR
https://www.manifestgallery.org/sweep OR
info@manifestgallery.org
June 30, 2026
ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE OPEN CALL 2026 21ST EDITION
Arte Laguna Prize is a Venice-based International Contemporary Art Contest that offers numerous opportunities for emerging artists worldwide to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. Entry Fee.
Details:
347-707-7251 OR
https://bit.ly/3Pr3qyg OR
staff@artelagunaprize.com
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
June 30, 2026
THE HOMIENS ART PRIZE
Artists worldwide are invited to compete for the Homiens Art Prize. Exhibition with Homiens for 3 winners and 12 finalists, 3 x $1,000 ($12,000 annually), and more. Up to 200 artists Highly Commended. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, and Ol James, PhD. Open to all art forms and artists internationally. Works completed in any year are eligible. Entry Fee.
Details:
https://bit.ly/3wbsboH OR
info@homiens.com
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 6, 2026
PHOTOGRAPHIC CALL FOR ENTRY “FORGOTTEN”
Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme “forgotten”. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. The Juror’s and Directors’ award winners will receive an online solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror will be Ann Mitchell, photographer, educator and editor of Thinking About Photography. Entry Fee.
Details:
512-422-4080 OR
https://asmithgallery.com/main-gallery-call-for-entry OR
amanda@asmithgallery.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 07, 2026
LANDESCAPE NOW! BIENNIAL EDITION 2026
We are interested in how surroundings, natural, urban, imagined, or psychological, inform and shape artistic production. Selected artists receive: — Publication in the printed and online edition of LandEscape Art Review with critical editorial coverage by our curatorial team — 5 months exhibition — Ongoing visibility through our global network of collectors, curators, and institutions No Entry Fee.
Details:
https://landescapeart.yolasite.com/enter-your-submission.php OR
landescape@europe.com
July 10, 2026
CALL FOR ARTISTS—BEYOND THE FRAME: EXPRESSIONS OF IDENTITY, ENERGY & VOICE
This gallery experience will exist in conversation with our panel discussion and workshop centered on mental health, grounding, and sustainability within the filmmaking and creative world. Together, these events aim to examine how we preserve ourselves while continuing to create, advocate, and take up space authentically. No Entry Fee.
Details:
(312) 989-4741 OR
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61VHo0kY6n3pz96F8W-JAVuI8ga_OmZUujxftpJ9VrolOag/viewform OR
hello@kinowerks.studio
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 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 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
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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