Art Calls in North Carolina for Glass

The Fine Arts League of Cary invites member artists to submit work for the FALC Gallery Exhibition 2026, running March 5 – August 15, 2026. The exhibition theme is "Joy" – artists are encouraged to channel joy in all its forms into their creations. Artwork may range from very small to 40 x 40 inches and must be framed. Gallery-wrapped canvas pieces at least 1 ½ inches deep are also accepted...

Out of Bounds! is an open juried international exhibition offered by the Pastel Society of the West Coast featuring works in pastel combined with other mediums. This competition requires entries to be approximately 30-50% pastel combined with one or more other mediums, creating two-dimensional works of art. Pastel must be visible in/on the final surface along with other visible mediums.

NKollectiv proudly presents the fourth annual Apis Opus, a juried exhibition honoring the artistry and versatility of beeswax-based media. Named for Apis—the genus of bees—and Opus—a work of art, this national showcase invites U.S. artists working in encaustic, cold-wax, or other beeswax-infused techniques to submit their creations. Originally focused on Colorado-based encaustic works, Apis Opus...

The Park Hill Art Festival is a juried outdoor event held at the Park Hill Masonic Lodge, located on Montview Boulevard between Dahlia and Eudora Streets in Denver's historic Park Hill neighborhood. The event is scheduled for early June and will feature up to 90 selected artists showcasing fine art and fine crafts. Accepted art categories include painting, sculpture, metal, glass,...

The 32nd annual Mulvane Art Fair will feature more than 85 artists from across the country for a two-day event on the beautiful grounds of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. This juried fine art event draws thousands of art lovers and has been an annual favorite among artists and art appreciators since 1992. With a focus on quality and variety, proceeds from the event support the mission and...

Human Expressions invites artists to reimagine and push the boundaries of portraiture, encouraging exploration of new ways to convey the complexities of human experience. This exhibition seeks works that capture the depth of human expression through innovative approaches to portraiture, focusing on the transformative use of color, form, and composition. Artists are encouraged to break away from...

The Dexter Art Gardens is an annual outdoor artwork exhibition sponsored by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Five temporary outdoor artworks will be juried and placed on display with the City's permanent collection for one year, from June 2026 to May 2027. Selected pieces will be installed on concrete pads in highly trafficked locations in historic Dexter,...

The Spring Festival on Ponce is a two-day outdoor local art and crafts event held at the Olmsted linear Parks along Ponce de Leon Ave., the main thoroughfare in metro Atlanta. This major celebration of the arts honors the rich history of the community while supporting the Olmsted Parks restoration, located in the center of the historic affluent North Druid Hills neighborhood in Atlanta. The...

This Request for Qualifications invites artists to submit qualifications for public art projects on various Durham County buildings. The RFQ is open to all artists over 18 who are authorized to work in the United States, with preference given to artists residing in North Carolina and Durham County. Media accepted include 2D, 3D, and Eco Art. Budget ranges vary by project; see the RFQ for specific...

The 50th annual Utah Arts Festival is scheduled for June 18-21, 2026, at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Each summer the Utah Arts Festival transforms downtown Salt Lake City, attracting 35,000+ attendees and generating over one million in art sales. Being one of the only remaining multi-disciplinary events in the nation, we strive to combine high quality artistic presentations...

The Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 10am until 4pm. This juried event features artists from across the region as well as live music, free family activities, and hands-on art demonstrations. Over the last several years, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered arts & culture, and this festival continues to build on that by inviting local and regional...

The Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) invite all 3D artists to submit to the Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational 2026, a juried outdoor sculpture exhibition on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts (35+ outdoor sites identified). The exhibition will be juried by Benton Jones, Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art and Samuel Tager,...

The Sequim Lavender Festival is the largest lavender festival in North America, attracting over 40,000 visitors. Held in Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula, this three-day event features over 150 vendors selling high-quality handmade crafts and agricultural products. The festival includes free self-guided lavender farm tours, a street fair with food and musical entertainment, and is held...

You are invited to participate in the fifth annual Holy Trinity Arts Festival as we celebrate Spring and the Arts on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Festival continues to grow, adding more artists and larger attendance every year. This event incorporates visual artists, performing artists, and floral arts design, as well as food vendors and a beer garden, to create a true Festival atmosphere. The Holy...

The Oconomowoc Festival of The Arts takes place in Fowler Park on the shores of Fowler Lake, in the charming city of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This show is ranked as one of the best outdoor juried fine art festivals in the Midwest. Held annually since 1970, the Festival takes place the third full weekend of August from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, rain or shine. The show features 110 fine art artists from...

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 Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) presents the 35th Annual Powderhorn Art Fair on August 1st and 2nd, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota's 66-acre Powderhorn Park. The fair features approximately 180 artists across 20 artistic mediums, including clay, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and...

The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) presents the 35th Annual Powderhorn Art Fair on August 1st and 2nd, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota's 66-acre Powderhorn Park. This juried fine art and fine crafts festival features approximately 190 artists displaying work around the tree-lined Powderhorn Lake, along with food vendors and community organizations. The fair attracts artists from...

Ghost Pepper Glass welcomes local artists from Central Texas to submit artwork for the CUP show, running March 3 to April 4, 2026, at Ghost Pepper Gallery. There is no application fee. Artists may submit up to 3 gallery-ready original artworks that interpret their relationship with a common object (cups, drinkware, etc.). Accepted mediums include glass, ceramic, wood, metal, fabric, acrylic,...

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.

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.

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery for 2026-2027. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. Submissions will be juried by members of the...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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,...

The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists is a juried prize honoring five exceptional makers with seven years or less of studio practice. The prize supports emerging artists working in ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, metalwork, basketry, and paper arts. Winners receive a $10,000 financial award, mentorship opportunities, participation in the Summit, and professional network...

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 Town of Burlington Sculpture Committee and the New England Sculptors Association invite all 3D artists to submit to the fourth round of outdoor sculpture installations at Burlington Sculpture Park. Works that are interactive, possibly musical or featuring motion, are priority considerations for this round. All works that the public can safely enjoy, including a variety of styles and media...

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 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...

The Art Department, Paisley announces a call for entries for The Wellspring of 1000 Eyes, an exhibition celebrating one year in their new home at 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW. The exhibition will feature painted glass, stained glass, and mixed media work designed to hang in the building's windows. The show opens on 2nd April and runs until 30th May 2026. The call welcomes entries in...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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 Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair takes place in the same location as the February Art Festival, spanning over five city blocks in Downtown Sarasota. Artists and crafters will fill Main Street from Orange Avenue to Links Avenue, with the festival including a craft/green market area. Crafters should select "craft section" under medium category to apply. This competitive show is limited...

Howard Alan Events is hosting the 51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou in partnership with the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. The festival takes place at Craig Park on Spring Bayou, a picturesque waterfront park shaded by oak trees, located in the heart of Tarpon Springs. In 2018, USA Today recognized the city as the Best Historic Small Town. Each year, approximately...

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....

The 45th annual Art in the Park fine art festival takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Hosted by Lanesboro Arts, a multidisciplinary nonprofit with a 45-year legacy, this is southern Minnesota's longest running fine art fair.

For 55 years, the Park Point Community Club has hosted the Park Point Art Fair at the Park Point Recreation Area on the last weekend in June. The fair showcases 110 professionally juried artists from across the region and nation in a unique setting on the largest freshwater baymouth bar in the world. The community hosts a free appreciation dinner for artists and volunteers. The fair accepts fine...

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...

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,...