Art Calls for Painting - March Deadlines

Art Speaks Juried Exhibition is presented by the Bay School Community Arts Center. The exhibition runs April 25 - May 25, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Artwork delivery is Monday - Saturday, April 6-18, 10am–4pm at 279 Main Street, Mathews, VA. Pick up artwork Wednesday - Saturday, May 27-30, 10am–4pm.

The Harden Art Prize is a prestigious national acquisitive award recognising excellence in Australian landscape painting. Open to artists across the country, the prize offers $15,000 in prize money and a $1,000 People's Choice Award, with the winning artwork acquired for a collection. Accepted mediums include watercolour, acrylic, and oils. Eligibility requirements: artwork must depict a...

Crooked Tree Arts Center invites you to apply to its 65th Annual Art Fair, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the south east end of the Civic Center - A Grand Traverse County Park. This new location on the corner of Titus and Fair Street offers street side parking in addition to parking lots on the property, public restrooms, and food trucks.

Leeper Park Art Fair is known as one of the premier fine art fairs in the country, ranked #34 in Sunshine Artist Magazine's 2025 100 Fine Art and Design Festivals in the US. Situated in a picturesque park along the banks of the St. Joseph River in South Bend, IN, the fair attracts top-ranked artists and enthusiastic patrons year after year. The show is run by volunteers of the St.

The Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 32nd annual season, transforming the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social heart of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), these multi-day festivals feature world-class artistry and handcrafted treasures from skilled artisans and craftsmen. 2026 event dates:...

The 37th annual Bellevue Downtown Arts Market (part of the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend) is located in the heart of downtown Bellevue at 106th Ave NE & NE 6th Street. The event brings the original work of 120+ artists to Bellevue in an open-air showcase of sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass work, fabrics and more. The market attracts thousands of attendees every year and features an...

Ramona Residency, founded in 2024, is a nonprofit organization based in Houston and the first dedicated artist mother residency in Texas. Their mission is to enrich the Houston arts landscape by inviting artists to engage with the community through artist talks and pop up exhibitions while simultaneously creating opportunities to amplify the voices and creative practices of Artist Mothers. The...

L7 Gallery invites contemporary artists to submit work that investigates and represents the concept of stillness. Stillness can be serene reflection, joyous possibility, or anxious alertness, evoked through muted colors or rich colors alike. Consider what work you have or create something new depicting stillness, whether figurative, landscape, or abstract. The gallery is accepting painting,...

STAR BFA Portfolio Submissions is an application process for students seeking admission to the BFA program. Students who have completed Foundation 1, 2, 3, and ART 1010 will be given priority consideration. Applicants must submit a portfolio under one concentration area (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Visual Communication Design, 3D Studies, Multimedia Arts, or Art Education). The submission...

Coastal Arts League presents Signs of Spring - Painting & Drawing Show 2026, running March 27 – April 27, 2026. This exhibition features painting and drawing in the following media categories: Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, and Pastel. Photographs and prints are not accepted. The theme is Signs of Spring.

The Veterans Residency Program at Kala offers 1-4 months of studio residency with 24/7 studio access. Residents receive a $1,000 cash stipend, one month of housing at Kala's apartment for artists coming from outside the Bay Area, and access to individual project spaces (150-200 sq ft) or a large shared project space (400 sq ft). The program includes a funded Kala class or workshop, participation...

Kala is launching a new Curatorial Fellowship program 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, with the exhibition taking place between September 2027 and January 2028. The inaugural program will select and support one...

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.

EXHIBIT26 is a 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 programme opens up the Pure network to both members and non-members. Successful applicants are awarded inclusion in a digital exhibition, hosted on screen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London and...

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest as part of a community-wide, three-day celebration of the arts in Downtown Bellevue. The fair showcases exceptional local and national designers, artists, and craftspeople. More than 150,000 visitors will shop from over 250 juried artists exhibiting unique, handmade crafts and art, representing modern,...

ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank is a live painting tournament where 64 artists compete head-to-head in a bracket-style format. The public votes in real-time to decide who advances through the rounds, with the winner receiving a $20,000 grand prize. The event takes place June 5-6, 2026, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This is the 5th year of the nation's largest live bracket-style painting...

The Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair (SSDAF) is one of three official fairs that comprise the award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fair, transforming downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, into one of the country's most celebrated art fair destinations. This prestigious event draws nearly 400,000 attendees each July, providing artists with a unique platform to connect directly with art lovers, collectors,...

The Highlands Art Festival is presented on the grounds of The Highlands Masonic Lodge in Denver's Highlands neighborhood. The event accepts all forms of original fine art and fine crafts, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and photography. Artists must be present to exhibit and may only display their own original work. A...

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts celebrates its 43rd anniversary on August 22 & 23, 2026, along University Avenue between High and Webster Streets. This open-air gallery features over 250 artists showcasing fine arts and fine crafts, attracting over sixty thousand patrons annually. The festival includes sidewalk piano performances, Italian Street Painting, food selections, and beverages. Event...

The California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill invites submissions for "A Rite of Passage: The American Road Trip," an exhibition running May 14 through October 4, 2026. This exhibition commemorates both the 175th anniversary of California statehood and the 250th anniversary of the United States by showcasing works that evoke the textures, colors, and moods encountered along a cross-country...

The Manayunk Development Corporation presents the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival, the tri-state's largest outdoor, juried arts and crafts festival. Nearly 150,000 collectors, buyers, and designers will fill historic Main Street Manayunk over two days on Saturday, June 27th (11AM-7PM) and Sunday, June 28th (11AM-5PM), 2026. The festival selects 300 artists from an annually increasing...

New Visionary Magazine is a print and digital publication featuring contemporary artists, exclusive interviews with art world professionals, and valuable art career resources. Published by Visionary Art Collective, a New York City-based Contemporary Art & Artist Development company, the magazine uplifts artists through features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and mentorship programs....

Spring Awakening 2026 is a juried exhibition presented by Atlanta Artists Center at Grandview Avenue Gallery, located at 2979 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. The exhibition runs April 4 – May 19, 2026. Juror Erin Bailey is an arts administrator and painter specializing in soft pastels, with work featured in numerous juried exhibits and plein air competitions. Entry is open to all...

The Cain Park Arts Festival is a juried fine arts and fine crafts event held over three days in Cain Park, a municipally owned park in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The festival features approximately 55% two-dimensional art (painting, drawing, hand-pulled prints, and photography) and 45% fine crafts across all categories including clay, sculpture, glass, fiber, leather, jewelry, and wood. The outdoor...

CultureWorks is a day-long arts and culture festival designed to highlight Greensboro's creative pulse and bring people together through art, fashion and creativity. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Cultural Center and LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro.

The 2026 WSNC Central Region Exhibition is open to all current WSNC members residing in the Central Region, including Associate, Signature, and Master Signature Members. Membership dues must be current at the time of entry. The in-person exhibition will be hosted by the Griffith Fine Arts Museum at The Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett, NC, and will be on view from May 15 through June 16, 2026. All...

"Art That's Small at City Hall" is an open exhibition coordinated by the City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission. All works deemed acceptable will be exhibited at Laguna Beach City Hall, located at 505 Forest Avenue, from March 9 through April 17, 2026. Eligibility is open to Orange County residents ages 18 or older. All entries must be original artworks created within the past two years and have...

Perrysburg Hearts the Arts returns August 15-16, 2026 to Louisiana Ave in Downtown Perrysburg, OH. This fine art fair features jury-selected artists and artisans working in jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more. The event is free to attend and located near convenient parking, restaurants and shops. The fair includes food vendors and kids activities.

Art in the Park Fine Art Festival is the premier Spring Fine Art Festival on St. Simons Island, held in Postell Park in the heart of the Village. The festival hosts over 60 juried artists from around the region and includes juried awards and cash prizes. Organized by Glynn Visual Arts, now in its 31st year, the event is recognized for its attention to artists' success, community partnerships,...

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day outdoor event in Austin, Minnesota held annually—rain or shine—each August. Organized by Austin Area Arts (a local 501(c)3 nonprofit), the ArtWorks Festival is designed to offer a broad selection of experiences in the arts—visual, performing, literary and more—in one celebratory weekend. The festival strives to make the event interactive by including...

The Brighton Street Art Fair returns to Main Street in the heart of downtown Brighton on August 21-23, 2026. This 3rd Annual fair will feature 125 jury-selected artists in a charming atmosphere with an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops adjacent to Mill Pond. The event includes live music and art making activities, all within walking distance to convenient parking amongst the wonderful...

Stern Contemporary is hosting a juried group show celebrating regional artists, specifically those generating landscape work. The show aims to mount an array of exemplary, inspiring work. Artists must be 18 years or older and reside in one of four counties: Ulster, Greene, Columbia, or Dutchess County, NY. Eligible media include 2-dimensional landscape-themed painting, drawing, collage,...

The Illinois Watercolor Society invites artists to submit work for its 42nd National Exhibition, held May 1-30, 2026 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon, Illinois. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older. Work must be original, painted after January 1, 2023, and cannot have been previously displayed in an IWS exhibition or completed in a class or workshop.

The 8th Annual Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration is a juried fine art and fine craft festival held in Evergreen, Colorado. The event will feature a curated selection of up to 65 highly qualified artists, with a focus on mountain-living, Western, Southwestern, and rustic themes. The festival is scheduled for a June weekend. Accepted media include painting, sculpture, metal, glass,...

The Kollection invites artists worldwide to submit work for its second annual group exhibition at its gallery space in Brooklyn, made possible by a lasting commitment to the arts from SAA + Associated NYC. An unrestricted grant of $5,000 will be awarded to one participating artist, courtesy of Four Four Entertainment. This open call reflects The Kollection's commitment to supporting emerging...

The 39th Northern National Art Competition will be held in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, from June 18 - July 31, 2026, at the Nicolet College Art Gallery. This renowned national juried competition is a cooperative venture between Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment and the Northern Arts Council (NAC). The competition strives to showcase a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional...

Bogliasco Fellowships are merit-based and awarded to gifted artists and scholars without regard to nationality, age, race, gender, religion, physical ability or any other status. In the Arts, the Center welcomes individuals doing both creative and scholarly work. A typical residency cohort includes one individual from each discipline area, an age range between 30 and 80, a mix of genders, and at...

Hidden Wilds invites artists to explore the mysterious world of cryptids, from Bigfoot to Mothman, lake monsters to shadowy beings whispered about in old campfire tales. Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo, a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District in Lakewood, Colorado, welcomes the outsider, the lowbrow, and the macabre. The gallery accepts 2D and 3D artwork....

Modern Impressionist Magazine is a bi-monthly print magazine featuring Modern Impressionist artists and their stories. The magazine is beautifully designed, written and curated to highlight and showcase the masters of this modern movement back to impressionism. The Modern Impressionist Salon contest runs from February 15th to March 15th, 2026, and will be judged by award-winning artist Ingrid...

The Armonk Outdoor Art Show takes place September 26 & 27, 2026 (Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm, rain or shine) and is consistently ranked among the top shows in the nation based on sales reported to Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist Magazine. The beautiful tree-lined venue attracts upscale, informed, art-buying patrons from the surrounding affluent area, including some of America's...

The 46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival will be held on June 6, 2026 from 11am-6pm, rain or shine, in the heart of Coolidge Corner along Babcock Street and the adjacent parking lot between Harvard Street and John Street in Brookline, MA. The festival will feature 90+ juried exhibitors showcasing exceptional work in 2-D and 3-D art, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, wearables, glass, jewelry,...

The Putnam CT Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 13-14, 2026, featuring 70+ fine artists and artisans from New England, New York, and New Jersey. The outdoor festival showcases handmade work including original painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, and more. Visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment, and the venue is a short walk from Downtown Putnam with local shops,...

The Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Arts and Crafts Show takes place July 24 - August 2, 2026, in historic Abingdon, Virginia. This established fine arts and craft show accepts both contemporary and traditional submissions and offers artist access to over 22,000 patrons from multiple states over the 10-day celebration. Booth locations are available on the Barter Green and on the Martha...