Art Calls for Painting - April Deadlines

The American Society of Marine Artists is accepting applications for Signature Membership and Fellowship through their 2026 Portfolio Review. The entry deadline is April 1, 2026, with notifications to be emailed and posted in ShowSubmit accounts by May 1, 2026. Signature Membership applicants must submit 12 images representing their current body of work and pay an $85 application fee. Applicants...

Cape Ann Plein Air 2026 is the tenth annual week-long plein air painting celebration held in October across Greater Cape Ann, Massachusetts (Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Ipswich). The event will host 35 of the finest plein air artists in the nation competing for over $22,000 in prizes and awards. In celebration of the 10th Anniversary, a $10,000 First Prize will be...

The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York during the second weekend in June. The festival started in 1958 and is one of the longest running and most respected art shows in the United States. The Allentown Art Festival is a non profit group founded by local shop owners in 1958 with a mission to support the arts in Buffalo. Each year...

The Mountain Artists Guild Mother's Day Fine Art Festival is an outdoor event on the historic Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott on Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th, 2026. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. This area is a popular Arizona destination, attracting visitors from the Phoenix Metro area, as well as Grand Canyon tourists. The Mother's Day Fine Art...

The Mudhouse is an artist residency located in the village of Agios Ioannis on the Island of Crete, Greece. The residency aims to provide artists inspiration derived from engagement with the natural beauty of the environment, solitude to foster creative growth, an artistic community to enrich professional practices, and an immersive cultural experience within a rich historical context. The...

The Avon Arts Celebration is an annual art show held in Avon, Colorado, in the Vail Valley. July is the peak season for visitors in the region, making it an ideal time to reach affluent customers. The Avon Arts Celebration is the only art show held between Vail and Beaver Creek in July. The show accepts all forms of original fine art and fine crafts, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass,...

The 52nd annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show will be held "Under the Trees of Old Chautauqua" on August 15 & 16, 2026. This iconic summer event for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua serves as a community fundraiser on the third full weekend in August, featuring 200 fine art and craft exhibitors as well as an "Emerging Artists" section. The show runs 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday...

The Hendersonville Arts Festival, presented by Good Neighbor Festivals and the Hendersonville Arts Council, takes place Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The festival is open to the public from 10 am-5 pm on Saturday and 11 am-5 pm on Sunday, with artist setup on Friday afternoon. The event features local live music, a food truck court,...

A juried fine art show, this is the premier annual Arts Festival of Northern Oklahoma since 1974. The festival will be Friday night and Saturday in the beautiful and shaded Cann Memorial Gardens at 1500 E. Grand Avenue. This is a juried show with a max of 50 applicants to be accepted, and it's a non-commission show where all sales are made directly to the artists.

Open to Canadian artists. All submitted work must be original (no reproductions or AI-generated content). Accepted media: oil, acrylic, and mixed media painting on gallery-depth canvas or panel. Work requiring glass covering is not eligible.

Waves Across Time is an exhibition at Pollak Gallery exploring Sandy Hook as a landscape shaped by centuries of change — a place where tides and time weave together the echoes of history and the spirit of renewal. Once a critical coastal battlement, Sandy Hook has transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife, beach-goers, and shifting dunes. What was once a place of defense is now a place of...

The Breckenridge August Fine Art Festival is an established show in its 25th year, limited to approximately 115 artists and craftspeople from around the country. Ranked #66 in Sunshine Artists Magazine's top 100 best Fine Art Shows for 2024, the festival is held in Main Street Station and The Village at Breckenridge in the historic town of Breckenridge, Colorado, located 80 miles west of Denver...

Plein Air Litchfield is a week-long plein air painting competition and festival hosted by Art Tripping, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The event takes place September 12–20, 2026, across eight picturesque communities in northwestern Litchfield County, Connecticut, including Litchfield, Warren, Morris, Goshen, New Milford, Kent, Cornwall, West Cornwall, Washington Depot, and New Preston. Thirty...

The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 49 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award-winning, historic Downtown Downers Grove, located 22 miles from Chicago's loop. Direct access to the BNSF rail line brings patrons from around the region and the City of Chicago to the festival. The festival is scheduled to be held in the middle of Main Street, with live music,...

The Southern Watercolor Society invites artists to submit original watermedia paintings for the Small Works Watermedia Exhibition. Artists must reside in the United States. Entry fees are $35 for members or $50 for non-members, with an additional $10 media fee per image beyond the first two. New and renewing members must pay a $30 membership fee prior to application.

CACE (Center for Art and Community Enrichment) Gallery of Fine Art is a privately funded initiative of Morgan Community College. Now in its thirteenth year, the Gallery hosts juried art exhibits featuring local, regional and national artists. The Gallery is located at 300 Main Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, and is open to the public Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with...

The 2026 Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF) will take place August 15 and 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM (Central) in Michigan City, IN on the grounds of Lubeznik Center for the Arts, steps away from Lake Michigan. The festival features 80+ artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities, and live demonstrations. LCA's summer blockbuster exhibition will also be on display. Admission is $5 on...

Ohio Watercolor Society's 49th Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at Canticle Center – Lourdes University, 5335 Silica Dr, Sylvania, OH 43560, from September 26 – October 30, 2026. The juror of selection and awards is Ratindra Das, an award-winning watercolor artist and Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society. Eligible artists must be Associate, Signature, or Lifetime members of the...

The Charleston Artist Guild invites artists from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia to submit original paintings and photography for the 2026 Lowcountry Tri-State Juried Fine Arts Exhibition. The online show runs April 18–25, 2026, with an in-person exhibit and reception on Saturday, April 25th from 6–8pm at Hobcaw Brewery, 496 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Awards will be...

The 72nd Annual Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2026, from 11am to 5pm at Lyon School, 1335 Waukegan Road, Glenview, Illinois. This volunteer-run event is the second longest running art fair in Illinois, dating back to the 1950s. The fair features fine artwork and craft on a tree-filled grass lawn with live music, food, and kids activities. Free...

The Deer Path Art League's 71st Annual Art Fair on the Square is held in Market Square in Lake Forest, Illinois. This fine arts fair is a long-standing tradition and the organization's signature event. Proceeds from booth fees and sponsorships support the Deer Path Art League's mission to bring visual arts to the community. Artists must submit four images: three showcasing their work and one...

The Art Center of Estes Park, established in 1987, invites artists to participate in the Estes Valley Plein Air Show 2026, celebrating "The Art of Plein Air in the Rockies." The event is open to any artist who paints using the plein air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, or gouache. Participating artists must paint from life, on location; studio work is not allowed. To be considered...

The National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from North America and international artists to apply to this juried online competition. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991. This international competition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older working in oil and acrylic medium. Both members and non-members of...

The Overton County Arts Council (OCAC) invites plein air painters to Paint Livingston 2026, a five-day plein air event taking place September 29 through October 3, 2026, in Overton County, Tennessee. The event is set in the rolling hills of the region and along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake. Twenty-five featured plein air painters will be selected through a juried competition. At the 2025 event,...

This annual art award honors the life of Susannah Kelly, a beloved member of the art community and co-founder of Antler & Talon Galleries in Portland, Oregon. The award continues her legacy of providing a platform for emerging artists. The competition is open to all artists and features three categories: Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture. Each category winner receives a solo exhibition at Antler &...

GlassFest is a three-day outdoor street festival celebrating glass, fine art, specialty craft, food and music held in Corning, New York, home to world headquarters of Corning Inc. and the renowned Corning Museum of Glass. Now in its 17th year, GlassFest takes place Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–24, 2026, along historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District, attracting tens of thousands of...

The Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition is organized by the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, to celebrate the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. The competition features two jurors: Terry Miller for art and Steven David Johnson for photography. The competition is organized by Arcadian Gallery owner and former Art Director of National Geographic,...

The Arroscia Residency is a Texas-based, artist-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation offering 3-8 week, self-directed art residencies for emerging or mid-career artists. The residency is located in Pieve di Teco (IM) 18026, Italy and runs from September 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. This opportunity is open to international artists working in Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media,...

Shippensburg University's 48th Annual Student Exhibition is a juried exhibition open to undergraduate students. Students may submit up to five pieces of their finest art for competition. The exhibition is selected by jurors outside of the Shippensburg University community, and jurors select both the exhibit and award winners. Eligible media includes: Ceramics, Digital Fine Art Printing, Drawing,...

The Football Art Prize is an international open call competition celebrating the confluence between football and art. Open to artists aged 18 and over working in any two-dimensional medium, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and moving image, the prize welcomes diverse and creative interpretations of how football shapes our lives, identities, and communities. For its second...

With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, this two-day event is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces for people of all ages, races, customs, and interests. Considered to be one of the most vibrant and one of the fastest-growing communities in the north Atlanta region, Duluth is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in metro Atlanta. The...

American Tapestry is a virtual exhibition open to current members of the California Art Club, including Associate Artists, Student Artists, Artists, Out-of-State Artists, Mentorship Program Artists, and Signature Artists. The exhibition runs from July 3, 2026 to September 21, 2026. The exhibition presents a series of vignettes reflecting the richness of life in America, both individual and...

Downtown at the Gardens is a vibrant shopping destination located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, featuring large retail outlets and popular dining options. Situated off Alt A1A and close to the Garden Malls, the location includes establishments such as Cheesecake Factory, Avocado Cantina, Voodoo Bayou, Whole Foods, REI, and boutique stores. This competitive juried show is limited by the...

American Craft Endeavors returns to Hobe Sound for a second time in 2026, building on the success of their established location. This spring craft festival offers artists and craft artisans the opportunity to engage with eager buyers in a well-established market with robust community backing and impressive attendance. The event is hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and takes place on SE...

The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2026 is now open for application. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January to February 2027. Artists must use the award of $4000 to further their work in a significant direction and may work in any medium, except...

Eden Compton Gallery invites artists to submit work for "Saratoga: Town & Country," a Regional Fine Art Juried Exhibition celebrating the distinctive character of Saratoga Springs, NY and its environs. The exhibition explores the dialogue between the elegance and unique history of the city and the beauty of the surrounding countryside, including historic streets and storefronts, parks and...

The Redstone Plein Air invites painters to capture the dramatic landscapes, historic architecture, and sweeping mountain views of the Crystal River Valley. Nestled at the base of towering peaks, Redstone is a small mountain town known for its historic buildings, river corridors, quiet streets, and timeless character. Hosted by the family-run Redstone Gallery, this juried plein air event is rooted...

The Berea Arts Fest is a one-day, invitational, multi-arts festival held on the second Sunday in September in historic Berea, Ohio. The 2025 festival will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Coe Lake.

HCA announces its twenty-first annual Arts in Bloom exhibition, a competitive juried show open to all artists. The exhibition runs May 5-28, 2026, and will be juried by Marcia R. Wise, who will select artwork for exhibition and choose six outstanding works for awards. The six winning artists will receive cash prizes totaling over $1,000.

Sanchez Art Center invites all California visual artists 18 years and older to enter "O Say Can You See… The Soul of Our Nation," a juried in-gallery exhibition running from May 29 to June 28, 2026. The exhibition showcases art that embodies and envisions aspirations for the future of the country and its peoples. Works will be displayed in the East Gallery at Sanchez Art Center, with images also...

In the City 2026 is an open call for original 2D and 3D artwork exploring urban environments. The exhibition welcomes submissions from artists internationally that capture the essence of city life—from universal elements like skylines, crosswalks, and crowds to unique symbols and iconic places that define a community's identity. Selected works will be exhibited in Maryland Federation of Art's...

The Green Lake Fine Art Show, in its 53rd year, is a juried 2-day exhibition set in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The show presents a diverse array of artistic talent including sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, pencil/pen & ink, tapestry, fiber, and mixed media, while also featuring live music and food. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to engage with artists and their works in...

The Hambidge Center is situated on 600 forested acres in the mountains of north Georgia and offers miles of nature trails, meadows, waterfalls, a swimming hole and an abundance of wildflowers. The oldest residency program in the Southeast, Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent, whether...

The Valley Artists Guild presents the 14th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, held at The Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, VT 05673. The exhibition runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, with an opening reception on June 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The exhibition is open to all artists working with transparent and opaque watercolors, gouache, or water-soluble inks on...

Established in 1985, the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is among the top rated art fairs in the nation. Held annually on the prestigious Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois, the two day event draws more than 40,000 art conscious citizens from near and far. The show is scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days, with setup on Friday, September 18, from 8:00 am to 6:30...

The City of Granbury and the Granbury Cultural Arts Commission are seeking original designs by Hood County artists to cover utility boxes, also known as traffic signal cabinets, with a total of 25 to be covered for project completion. This is an opportunity to be paid to have your artwork featured in public spaces and contribute to the artistic vibrancy of the community. Box dimensions are 56"...

The Al & Mickey Quinlan Residency is an application-based 8-week program for emerging and mid-career Midwest artists focused in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. Created and led in partnership with the Miller Art Museum, the 2026 resident is invited to live and work at the Dome House from August 2 through September 27, 2026. Artists will receive a $500 stipend to...

The Lake Orion Art & Flower Fair, presented by the Orion Art Center, is a juried vendor market that kicks off the summer season for residents of Lake Orion and surrounding communities in northern Oakland County. The fair is one of two major fundraising events for the non-profit Orion Art Center. The event features 100 juried booth spaces across two vendor categories: Art, craft, and handmade...