Art Calls - March Deadlines

Up North Arts Inc. invites artists to apply for the 58th Annual Phyllis Olson Art Fair, held in Cadillac, Michigan, July 17 and 18, 2026 on Lake Cadillac. The Art Fair includes approximately 100 artists' booths and welcomes all artists who exhibit art of original concept, design and execution. Artists are juried to ensure the highest standards for both the artists and for the viewing public.

Blue Line Arts invites artists to submit proposals for a solo exhibition in one of our gallery spaces. This opportunity is ideal for early-career or established artists seeking to showcase a medium-sized body of work.

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.

The 14th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW at AOY Art Center. Work will be exhibited in person and online.

One mural will be commissioned for the restroom consisting of all four sides of the building and the two privacy walls at each entrance. The artist will supply paint and anti-graffiti varnish finish designed for outdoor mural use in a coastal environment with salt air and high winds. All costs associated with transportation to and accommodation in Newport, Oregon are the responsibility of the...

The City of Newport Public Art Program seeks artists to create one mural or other two-dimensional art installation for the restroom building (all four sides, excluding doors) and one for the pump house (front and two sides, excluding doors and back). Both structures have walls made of highly textured concrete hollow blocks, which may be challenging for traditional murals. Other two-dimensional...

Established in 2003, the Downtown Art & Craft Market runs adjacent to the Downtown Farmers Market in Pioneer Park and celebrates our communities desire for unique, handmade, local gifts and art.

INfocus is a juried art exhibition showcasing contemporary works by Indiana artists working in photography. The exhibition seeks to highlight creative and high quality images and to provide artists an opportunity for professional exhibition and recognition.

The 12th Annual Salida Arts Festival is a small high quality show held in a town recognized for its art and artists. The show location is in beautiful Riverside park adjacent to the newly created 'F' St. pedestrian mall. This is the eleventh year for the event.

The American Women Artists' annual online juried competition is open to all levels of AWA membership. Selected artists will have their works featured in AWA's online gallery and monthly digital magazine.

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 Easter HOP-Up Market is an indoor pop-up event taking place at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm. The event will be held in the Market's Greenhouse and Banquet Room on the second floor. Vendors are juried on a rolling basis and will be notified within two weeks of applying. The event will be promoted through printed literature, email blasts, media...

The 5th Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 12-5 p.m. in Coronado Village. This free, family-friendly festival is open to all professional, student, and amateur artists working in any medium. The festival is expected to draw large crowds and will feature fine wine and live music.

Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA invites artists to submit proposals for a solo exhibition in their Westpark Gallery space. This opportunity is ideal for early-career or established artists seeking to showcase a medium-sized body of work. Artists who can demonstrate a range of work sizes and price points are encouraged to apply, as this enhances accessibility and engagement for a broader collector...

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year.

Art on the Square is proud to introduce a new Local Artist Competition for the 2026 festival!! This program is designed to highlight and elevate artists living in the Metro East region, while maintaining the high standards and professional expectations of Art on the Square.

The Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery at Owens Community College is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team that is interested in loaning existing art sculptures to be exhibited outside the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) for one year. The sculptures will be on display from May 2026 until June 2027.

River Oaks Square Arts Center is looking for ceramic vessels (mugs, cups, yunomis) that encompass exemplary creativity, experimentation and imagination, showcasing what can be accomplished with ceramics. Up to 80 artists will be chosen for this inspiring Southern event.

The 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Competition is an international printmaking competition that results in an in-person exhibition of selected prints in the Grace Ross Shanley Gallery. All fine-art printmaking mediums are eligible, including woodcut, intaglio, lithography, screenprint, monotype, and original digital media. Drawings, photographs, or direct reproductions are not eligible....

The 519 is seeking proposals for a public art light installation that reflects the values of community and inclusivity. The installation will be displayed at The 519, a community center in Toronto.

LIFT is a film program offering $5,000 grants to five filmmakers to create high-quality short films that feature uplifting stories of Hoosiers working to connect, strengthen, and celebrate their communities. If selected, filmmakers or filmmaking teams have two months (April 15-June 15) to complete their films of five minutes or less. In addition to financial support, mentorship will be provided...

Funding to organizations and artists for Art in Public Spaces. The Indy Arts Council is pleased to offer project grants between $2,000 and $10,000 to artists and nonprofits for arts activities in public spaces. Grant activities must take place in accessible public spaces, including but not limited to parks, libraries, community centers, neighborhood greenspaces, etc. in Marion County between May...

The Art in the Park Festival is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a vibrant outdoor setting.

This exhibition seeks to depict the immigrant experience here in the US and to celebrate our brothers, sisters, and neighbors who made this country their home.

FELINE VISIONS is the second edition of an international contemporary art exhibition curated by Gato Gordo Gallery in Miami, celebrating cats as powerful and timeless source of artistic inspiration. This salon brings together artists from around the world whose work explores the feline figure through symbolic, figurative, conceptual, or emotional perspectives.

Join us for the 18th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST, April 25, 2026 hosted by the City of Sunset Valley Arts Commission. This is a one-day event from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with over 8,000 attendees.

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition consists of 12 monthly online competitions, where the winners will then be automatically entered into the annual competition. There is over $50,000 awarded every year.

The Denver Chalk Art Festival is an award-winning event that will transform Denver's historical museum district into a colorful street museum. Over the course of two days, 200 professional, amateur, and student artists captivate audiences as they take to the pavement armed with vivid soft pastels and spend hours drawing on their hands and knees. Thousands of festival attendees enjoy food and live...

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) invites photographers to showcase adults aged 60+ thriving through family, friendship, and community. Celebrate empowered individuals, supportive families, and the vibrant connections that bring joy, purpose, and vitality—demonstrating that aging well means staying active, engaged, and connected.

Rose City Art Gallery presents Tyler Blooms Art Show & Sale, an exhibition celebrating Tyler's Azalea and Spring Flower Trails event. The exhibition runs concurrently with the 67th Annual Azalea Trails from March 20 to April 5, 2026. Art projects will be available for community involvement by visitors. This exhibition is included in the Azalea Trails brochure published and advertised by Visit...

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) invites photographers to showcase adults aged 60+ thriving through family, friendship, and community. Celebrate empowered individuals, supportive families, and the vibrant connections that bring joy, purpose, and vitality.

PlatteForum has been serving artists, youth, families, and the Denver community since 2002. The organization hosts an award winning youth development program, a long-standing Resident Artist program, and a slate of other arts education and community engagement programs. The goals of PlatteForum’s Artist Residency are to support working artists to create new work to catalyze conversation and...

Rosemary Beach, Florida is a pristine coastal community known for its stunning natural flora, white sand beaches, and architectural beauty. RBSE is seeking unique outdoor sculptures to enhance its picturesque natural and built seaside environment. This biennial exhibition seeks to showcase the diverse talents and creativity of selected artists while complementing the stunning natural landscape...

A celebration of creativity and community, this day long fine arts fair is the largest event of its kind in the region since 1967. Taking place on historic Snake Alley and in the leafy Heritage Hill neighborhood, this community event features over 70 art exhibitors, live music, family activities, and food vendors.

The Stockholm Art Fair has been a tradition in Stockholm, Wisconsin for over 50 years, inviting 95 quality artists and fine crafters to display their work in the beautiful Village Park on the shore of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River.

Flagstaff’s longest-standing locally owned and operated fine arts festival featuring approximately 85 talented artists, live music, kids' activities, and a shaded beer garden.

The Auxiliary Board of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites applications for its 59th annual Ohio Mart, northeast Ohio's premier invitational show of Arts and Fine Crafts. Ohio Mart is a four-day outdoor event held under large tents on the historic grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio, featuring over 140 juried artists, entertainment, food vendors, and stitchery displays. The event...

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 Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival is an outdoor juried show held on Whidbey Island that has been running for over 50 years. The festival features 150+ artisans from the Pacific Northwest and beyond who exhibit and sell handmade crafts. Artists are evaluated on the originality, quality, and marketability of their work. The Coupeville Festival Association does not accept commercially made items...

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public art installation at our main facility. Of particular interest are projects that connect visitors to the location, community and/or history of the neighborhood, challenge visitors and passersby, and address important social and political issues. RoCo welcomes visual artists of all genres. RoCo...