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An open call for an artist to create an ambitious and original artwork that reflects Salford's rich heritage and thriving contemporary culture. The selected artwork will be displayed as a legacy artwork at Salford Crescent Railway Station. Award: £20,000 including VAT if applicable. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media,...

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the International Exhibition "Drawing Now 2026." The museum accepts digital drawings, animated/moving drawings, video documentation of drawing performance, interactive drawings, drawings on paper and mixed media, physical prints, and three-dimensional drawings. Submission categories include: 2D Digital Drawings; Animated or Moving...

The City of West Hollywood, CA is seeking artists for a temporary public artwork commission featuring a 3D sculptural installation. The project budget is $60,000. The commission will be located in West Hollywood, CA. Eligibility is limited to California residents.

Studio By The Track's Artist Residency program invites local and regional artists to create new works in collaboration with and inspired by SBTT artists. The program strives to enrich the experience of artists served directly by the organization while expanding SBTT's audience, capacity to serve, and educational and cultural offerings available to the community. The program provides creative and...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

Hub Sleaford and Sleaford Museum are inviting artists to take part in Common Ground: Sleaford's Shared Stories, a dual-site exhibition and engagement programme exploring local heritage through new perspectives. The programme runs from July 8 to November 8, 2026. Artists are sought to work with museum collections, local communities, and lived experience, addressing questions about who and what has...

Open Call is a large-scale commissioning program for early-career, NYC-based artists. The program represents disciplines from music performance, poetry, and puppetry to painting, sculpture, and video. Open Call artists receive a commissioning fee of up to $15,000 depending on the scope of their projects, robust production support, and resources to further nurture their practices and expand their...

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...

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...

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 Wings Over Water art exhibit takes place during the Wings Over Water Birding Festival each spring in Blaine, Washington. The festival celebrates migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters around Blaine and promotes conservation, education, and stewardship of birds and their habitat. The art exhibit honors the birding expo, the migratory birds, and bird watchers. Artists must reside in...

HMVC Gallery presents Influences 2, a group exhibition inviting artists to share artworks that reflect the subjects that have influenced them and their art. This showcase returns following its initial presentation in Autumn 2023. The exhibition welcomes artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art and video/film. Artists may submit up to 20 artworks for juror consideration; one...

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...

Applications are open for the 2027 Publics Residency at Deveron Projects, supported by Mondriaan Fonds. The selected artist will live and work in rural north-east Scotland, becoming part of the communities that make up the organisation and the wider ecologies of the town. The residency offers a subsidy of €8,984. The artist will work collaboratively with Deveron Projects and communities in Huntly...

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...

Art has the power to evoke mystery, unease, and a sense of forces greater than one's self. For this online group exhibition, artists are invited to submit any works that explore the otherworldly, spirituality, and the surreal. Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026. Event Dates: March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026.

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,...

Legacy Hall, the new home of the Florida State University College of Business, officially opens January 6, 2026. The $160 million, 220,000 gross square foot building is located at the corner of West Gaines Street and MLK Boulevard, overlooking Burnette Park, serving as the new Southeast gateway to the University. The Committee is seeking site-specific artwork for three interior locations: Site A,...

Yukon Wildlife Viewing (Department of Environment) and Yukon Arts Centre offer an artist residency at the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre during the 2026 Celebration of Swans in April. The residency takes place during the spring mass migration of tens of thousands of swans, ducks and geese. The Swan Haven Interpretive Centre is located on the shore of McClintock Bay in Marsh Lake, a prime location...

A 14-day residential arts residency focused on slowness, recalibration, and research-led practice. Set within the ecologically rich grounds of Rimbun Dahan in Selangor, Malaysia, the residency supports artists seeking time away from production cycles and audience-facing outcomes. Eligibility is open to national applicants working in the following categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography,...

This is an opportunity for solo artists or groups to present work that develops their practice and engages Logan audiences. Expressions of interest are welcome across all art forms and practices, from emerging to established artists. The gallery encourages applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, artists with disability, LGBTQIA+ artists, and...

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 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,...

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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...

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...

Villa Kujoyama is a multidisciplinary research residency located in Kyoto, Japan that hosts artists, craftspeople, and researchers for stays of four to six months. During their residency, participants benefit from time and space entirely dedicated to their practice and research, without any production requirements. They receive artistic guidance from a dedicated on-site team to support their...

Nexus Artspace, in collaboration with i.e. artprojects Online Art Foundation, invites artists to a 2-month international virtual residency exploring collective memory and shared narratives. The program focuses on how personal and cultural memories are formed, transformed, and reimagined across time, migration, and lived experience. Through weekly group meetings and one private mentoring session,...

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,...

Zaratan invites international artists to apply for their residency in central Lisbon, focusing on process-based research. One Annual Grant is awarded covering full residency fees and production support to a selected artist. Regular applications are also accepted year-round. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media,...

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center's Arts/Industry program is accepting applications from January 1 to February 28, 2026, for 12 residency openings in 2027. This prestigious program has hosted hundreds of artists from 25 countries over more than 50 years. The program provides artists the opportunity to explore new ideas, processes, and perspectives while creating work using the resources,...

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...

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.

Kala's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program offers 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, sculpture and textiles lab (textiles, wood shop, kiln, and slab roller), individual storage space, and access to Kala's gallery with potential exhibition opportunities. The program includes professional development resources including classes and participation in a...

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...

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 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.

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 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...

Ignition Project Space is an artist-owned and run gallery on the west side of Humboldt Park in Chicago, IL. The gallery supports Illinois artists by providing a space and modest stipend for solo shows. Ignition encourages non-commercial project-based exhibitions, events, and general risk-taking. All media, artistic backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome.

The program is open to professional visual, literary, and performance artists: painters, writers, musicians, architects, filmmakers, and choreographers… any artist who needs a place to focus. However, because of the property’s limitations and proximity to neighbors, it is not a place that can accommodate loud or terribly messy processes, such as welding or blacksmithing. Surel’s Place Residency...

This is a 2-week residency in which an artist will create an original work for Women's Studio Workshop's mural wall. The mural space is 10′ x 23.5′ and faces the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (WVRT), an active outdoor public trail used primarily for walking, running, and cycling. Approximately 3,000-5,000 WVRT users pass by the facilities on a monthly basis, with many coming onto the campus to view...