Juried Exhibition

The 2026 Mandorla Art Award is a national competition open to artists working in Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. The submission deadline is February 18, 2026, with an entry fee of $50. The competition offers a total prize pool of $63,000 plus a residency opportunity. The grand prize includes a one-month...

The Sundance Institute Ignite program identifies and supports new voices and talent from the next generation of filmmakers by providing artistic and professional development to advance filmmakers to the next stage in their filmmaking.

The Wilmington Art Association invites current members to submit original artwork for the 44th Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale, held April 3-12, 2026 at the Hannah Block Historic Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second Street in Wilmington, NC. The opening reception and awards ceremony takes place Friday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. The show is open to the public April 4-12, 10 a.m.

Texas National 2026 Art Competition & Exhibition. Exhibition Dates: April 17 – May 31, 2026.

Are you ready to showcase your art on a global stage? Divide Magazine, a leading Contemporary Art Magazine, is excited to announce our Open Call for Issue 18. Follow them on Instagram @dividemag.

In the Nude Volume No. 2 is a photography exhibition that strips away pretense to confront the raw, unapologetic beauty of the human body. From the divine proportions of antiquity to the stark vulnerability of contemporary flesh, these works expose the nude not as an object to be idealized, but as a living canvas of desire, defiance, and truth.

The Art League of Lincoln presents the 2026 National Feats of Clay National Art Show and Competition. This internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local ceramicist Ray Gonzales in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding, McBean Clay Factory in Lincoln, CA. In 2024 the exhibit returned regionally, and since has been a national competition. The competition will be...

Out of Bounds! is an open juried international exhibition offered by the Pastel Society of the West Coast of works in pastel (and other mediums) going beyond the traditional use of the pastel medium.

Overview The Seaport Art Walk is an annual outdoor public art exhibition that takes place along the waterfront and in the Seaport Cultural District in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This year, artists are invited to submit a proposal for a new or existing outdoor temporary sculpture or mural, or digital photography of other genres of work, inspired by the theme “Good Trouble.” This is a juried...

The 'From the Heart Juried Photography Exhibition' is the 13th annual exhibition presented by the Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. and is hosted by the City of Port St. Lucie Mid Florida Credit Union Event Center. This exhibition supports The Peacock House Art Foundation.

This showcase invites you to share artworks that reflect the subjects that have influenced you and your art. Every artist carries their very own perspective, a distinct visual language, and a creative vision that makes their work uniquely their own.

The Berkshire Art Association invites submissions for the Annual College Fellowship 2026. This opportunity is open to enrolled college students majoring in art who either live or grew up in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, or attend college in Berkshire County. Submissions are accepted from December 29, 2025 to February 25, 2026. Students will be notified of acceptance by March 7, 2026.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Figurative” Online Art Competition. The “Figurative” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the human form and human features. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. Although nude art is acceptable, please, do not submit any...

World of Wearable Art (WOW) invites designers and creators to challenge the conventional and create the unimaginable through wearable art. For almost four decades, WOW has welcomed finalists from all corners of the globe and a broad spectrum of creative and technical disciplines – from fashion and costume designers, to jewellers, architects, and engineers. This international competition features...

The Las Vegas Artists’ Guild invites artists of all experience levels to participate in 'Fresh Start', an online gallery show designed to encourage creativity and community. Artists are encouraged to submit work from their existing body of work that feels meaningful as we begin a new year together.

Thank you for your interest in taking part in "A Persistent Nature," a one-month exhibition at Gallery B in Bethesda, Maryland. The exhibition will run from April 3 through April 26 and will be an essential part of catalyzing action during D.C. Climate Week (April 20-26). It builds on a well-attended exhibition of the same name in April 2025, which was the only gallery show at the first-ever D.C.

The Hoyt has been showcasing the extraordinary talent of emerging, mid-career and established artists within a 250 mile radius of the museum for over five decades. As the Hoyt Regional enters its 53rd year, artists are invited to compete for up to $1,500 in prizes and a chance to exhibit in a museum setting. Eligibility is regional. Categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing,...

The Future Art & Design Award UK (FADA) is a global online competition that blends professionalism, fairness, and international vision. Organized by a UK-based team with extensive experience in international event management, FADA offers efficient and expert support to participants of all ages and career stages worldwide.

RED invites photographers to submit work in which red functions as something personal rather than symbolic or decorative. The exhibition seeks photographs that are quietly personal and visually honest—images where red emerges naturally from the photographer's way of seeing, lived experience, or emotional landscape. Red can signal love, danger, memory, intimacy, anger, devotion, loss—or something...

CENTER invites photographers and lens-based artists to apply to its 2026 Calls for Entry, offering multiple opportunities for project funding, exhibitions, professional development, and participation in Review Santa Fe.

They are excited to launch a new Curatorial Fellowship this cycle at Kala. For the inaugural program we are accepting applications from Bay Area curators, artists, and cultural workers to provide research and exhibition development opportunities. The year-long program culminates in an 8-10 week exhibition in the Kala Gallery. For this pilot program, Kala will select and support one Curatorial...

The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 5th year! Discover Wauwatosa seeks 64 artists to participate in ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank, a two-day live bracket-style painting tournament taking place in The Village of Wauwatosa. In three (3) rounds taking place June 5-6, 2026 (rain date on June 7, 2026) artists will be...

This is a competition for emerging artists in the craft field. The Spector Craft Prize recognizes and supports emerging talent in craft disciplines. Eligibility, submission requirements, deadlines, and award details are available through the official opportunity listing.

The San Jose Rotary Club, with support from David Neale, has established a committee to support, celebrate, and cultivate Bay Area artists between the ages of 16 to 25 who identify as neurodivergent. Four $2,500 grants will be awarded annually to Bay Area neurodivergent artists. Artist expression genres include visual arts, performing arts, musicians, storytelling, and advocacy. Applicants must...

Fusion Art announces the Artist’s Choice 2026 Art Competition. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media.

The 2026-2027 Fellowship program period is July 2026 – June 2027. Artists must be able to schedule a residency during that time. The Fellowship group exhibition schedule is to be determined. Artists enrolled in a degree-granting program during the fellowship program period are not eligible for the Fellowship, but are eligible for the Artist-in-Residence program.

The Art of Progress Prize is dsm-firmenich's inaugural global award supporting artists whose multi-sensory, environmentally conscious practices push creative boundaries. The competition invites artists aged 35 and under from anywhere in the world working across craft/traditional arts, photography, drawing, film/video/new media, mixed-media/multi-discipline, painting, and sculpture. Eligible...

The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin for the 5th year! ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank is a unique live painting tournament where 64 artists go head-to-head in a high-energy, bracket-style format. The twist? The public votes in real-time to decide who moves forward, and ultimately, who will take home the $20,000...

The Mountain Artists Guild invites its members to participate in our upcoming exhibition, 'Spring Fling.' Artists are invited to submit work that reflects the spirit of spring in all its forms.

EXHIBIT26 is their curated exhibition programme designed to create well-timed, consistent opportunities for artists to be seen throughout the year — with purpose, context, and professional visibility.

The City of Suffolk, Virginia is hosting the 5th Annual Suffolk Plein Air Festival, September 7-12, 2026. Cash awards will be given for Best In Show ($3,000), 2nd Place ($1,000), and 3rd Place ($500). Additional monetary awards are given for Best Historic, Waterfront, Farmland, Rural, and Cityscape paintings. The festival is hosted by the Suffolk Art League, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, and...

The 2026 PSM Juried Exhibition is an online show only. No work will need to be shipped. Works must be in soft pastel—no oil pastels. Mixed media must be predominantly soft pastel.

The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati is the oldest existing Woman's Art Club operating without interruption in the United States. Its annual exhibition showcases fine artworks produced by women from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Across media, the jurors and judge will focus on craftsmanship, color, and composition with an emphasis on diversity in style and subject.

Emerge 2026 is a regional art competition created specifically for students and emerging artists ages 18–25. Open to artists living or attending school in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan, the competition offers far more than recognition. Selected works will be featured in an in-person exhibition and opening night inside ADC's 13,000 sq. ft.

Foto Forum Santa Fe is pleased to announce an open call for the 2026 Foto Forum Santa Fe Photography Award, an annual international competition open to emerging and established artists. The award was conceived to support photographers by giving them an opportunity to have their work viewed by outside jurors as well as in-house curator Executive Director Sage Paisner, to give the winner the chance...

Online registration and image uploads will open Tuesday February 10 at 8:00 am and will close Thursday March 5 at 5:00 pm. Students are encouraged to enter early to avoid system slowdowns.

Oil Painters of America invites artists to enter the 35th National Juried Exhibition, hosted by the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The exhibition will be on view May 29–August 29, 2026, and will showcase the finest works in draftsmanship, color, and composition, featuring a diverse range of styles and subjects. Eligibility: Artists must be citizens of North America and OPA...

The 36th Annual Messina Hof Texas Artist Wine Label Competition invites artists to depict the theme of 'A STORY IN THE STARS.' The winning artwork will be featured on a wine label and showcased at the Wine & Roses Festival.

Wilson Arts announces its 6th annual National Multi-Media Juried Art Show, open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older working in any medium. Work must be original (no prints or giclee), executed within the past three years, and have not been exhibited in Wilson, NC in the previous 18 months. Up to three pieces may be entered.

The Mt. Si Artist Guild Small Works Juried Show invites local artists to submit their 2D artwork for consideration. The show will take place at the Art Gallery of SnoValley, with an exhibition running from April 1 to April 30, 2026. Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 18, 2026.

The City of Ann Arbor invites qualified bronze artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design, fabricate, and install a bronze figure of Kathy Kozachenko in front of Larcom City Hall at 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. This public art commission is part of the City of Ann Arbor's Bicentennial celebration in 2024 and reflects a City Council resolution to recognize Kathy...

The 48th Lubbock Arts Festival Juried Gallery is part of the annual Lubbock Arts Festival, April 18-19, 2026, and is open to all artists working in any fine art media. This competition is a project of the Lubbock Arts Alliance, Inc. Entries must be original in design and execution and completed within the last two years. Works completed in a workshop or under supervision are ineligible.

Fiber Reimagined IV is a juried competition for innovative contemporary art created from fiber and recycled and repurposed mixed media. All submissions must include a fiber material or textile technique. Artwork created in 2020 or later is eligible. The exhibition will be featured in the summer 2026 issue of Fiber Art Now.