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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

July 31, 2026
HYPERVIEW: AN INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR WORKS ABOUT VASTNESS AND SCALE The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works about scale, largeness, and vastness, both formal and conceptual. $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/hyperview OR info@manifestgallery.org

July 31, 2026
“ART ON CLIMATE” INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION Any person aged 18 or above, from any location, is eligible to participate in the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition. The winning illustrations and animated videos will be displayed in a virtual exhibition. 12,000€ in awards. All winners will receive a customised award certificate by email. Entry Fee. Details: https://bit.ly/4uWDM3w OR artonclimate@fingertips.hk

August 1, 2026
FIGURES & FACES 2026 ART COMPETITION Fusion Art announces the Figures & Faces 2026 Online Art Competition, August 5 – September 4, 2026. 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. Entry Fee. Details: https://bit.ly/2YFGz3Y OR info@fusionartps.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 15, 2026
“WET PAINT” 2026 CALL FOR ENTRY ONLINE ART SHOW THEME- “Wet Paint” This show is open to any subject matter as long as it uses any type of paint. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, LLC is not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity. MEDIA- artwork must contain some form and amount of PAINT Entry Fee. Details: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Wet-Paint-2026/Wet-Paint-2026-Prospectus-and-Entry/n-D4P8vZ OR colorsofhumanity@gmail.com

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 17, 2026
LACDA 2026 INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. The competition is international, open to all geographical locations. The selected winner receives 10 prints up to 44x60 inches on museum quality paper (approximately a $2500-$3000 value) to be shown in a solo exhibition in our main gallery from September 3—26, 2026. Entry Fee. Details: https://lacda.com/juried/juriedshow.html OR rexbruce@lacda.com

August 17, 2026
PHOTOGRAPHIC CALL FOR ENTRY “PERSPECTIVE” Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme “perspective”. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. An exhibition catalogue of all the accepted images will be available for purchase. Both Juror and Director Award’s will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book, a online solo exhibit and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror will be Debra Klomp Ching, art consultant, curator, educator and co-owner of Klompching Gallery in NYC. Entry Fee. Details: 512-422-4080 OR https://asmithgallery.com/main-gallery-call-for-entry OR amanda@asmithgallery.com

August 31, 2026
15TH MANGA KINGDOM TOTTORI INTERNATIONAL COMIC ART CONTEST The contest is open to artists of all nationalities and ages. The contest is organized by Tottori Prefecture in Japan. Illustrators are invited to submit their original manga based on the theme of “Clothes”. There are three categories:• 1 frame manga (1 page)• 4 frame manga (1-8 pages)• 4 to 24 page manga story Participants may submit entries in multiple categories. No Entry Fee. Details: https://bit.ly/4bXL3t1

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 1, 2026
RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY IN THE MIDWEST US Established in 2001, KHN is a renowned Artist Residency program that supports established and emerging writers, composers, visual and interdisciplinary artists worldwide. Housed in a residential prairie-style complex in Nebraska City, NE, United States, KHN awards up to 78 residency awards per year and hosts 5 residents at a time. Awards are 2-8 weeks in length and include a weekly $175 stipend. In addition, residents receive their own private bedroom, bathroom, and studio. Application Fee. Details: 402-874-9600 OR https://www.khncenterforthearts.org/residency/resident-application OR info@khncenterforthearts.org

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

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
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 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 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 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 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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