Art Calls in South Dakota - March Deadlines

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...

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.

This new Summer Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. It takes place in the LESP's Community Studio, including the solvent/etching area and darkroom. Keyholders work independently, in a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Artists from all disciplines are...

EXHIBIT26 is their curated exhibition programme designed to create well-timed, consistent opportunities for artists to be seen throughout the year — with purpose, context, and professional visibility.

Protest: The Art of Activism is a group exhibition centered on the urgent need to resist systems, policies, and power structures that cause harm. This show exists in direct response to what is happening in America and other places around the world, as people take to the streets to defend bodily autonomy, human rights, immigrant lives, queer and trans existence, racial justice, and collective...

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 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...

The Trout Museum of Art is proud to host the two-day 66th Annual Art at the Park on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2026. Outdoors in Appleton, Wisconsin's City Park, Art at the Park is a visual art fair visited by more than 20,000 annually. Art at the Park hosts artists presenting high-quality, handmade artwork. In addition to the best in visual art, visitors enjoy original live music...

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.

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...

The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 5th year! Discover Wauwatosa seeks 64 artists to participate in ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank, a two-day live bracket-style painting tournament taking place in The Village of Wauwatosa. In three (3) rounds taking place June 5-6, 2026 (rain date on June 7, 2026) artists will be...

The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin for the 5th year! ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank is a unique live painting tournament where 64 artists go head-to-head in a high-energy, bracket-style format. The twist? The public votes in real-time to decide who moves forward, and ultimately, who will take home the $20,000...

L7 Gallery invites contemporary artists to share their art that investigates and represents the concept of stillness. Being more than just quiet or calm, stillness in a moment can be filled with serene reflection, joyous possibility or anxious alertness. Stillness can be evoked through muted colors such as Giorgio Morandi's still lifes, Gwen John's various portraits and Agnes Martin's large...

They are excited to launch a new Curatorial Fellowship this cycle at Kala. For the inaugural program we are 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. For this pilot program, Kala will select and support one Curatorial...

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. The gallery is committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming. Exhibition dates: March 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027.

The Long's Park Art Festival is held on Labor Day weekend (September 4-6, 2026) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Presented by the Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to enriching Lancaster through art and music, the festival is recognized as one of the nation's best outdoor fine arts festivals. The event showcases handmade fine art and craft in an outdoor gallery setting,...

The 2026 Wyoming Art Show will be held in-person on Sunday, May 17th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the shaded, tree-lined streets of historic Wyoming, Ohio in the Greater Cincinnati area. This marks the 40th year of one of Southwest Ohio/Greater Cincinnati's premiere juried art shows and competitions.

The Bellevue Downtown Arts Market 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 event houses an eclectic mix of outstanding arts and crafts and provides the opportunity to discover the perfect treasure from baskets and beadwork to paintings and pottery.

Fusion Art announces the Artist’s Choice 2026 Art Competition. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media.

Art in the Park, Loveland is celebrating its 59th annual festival, recognized as a leading show in the industry. The event invites applications from artists to exhibit their work in a vibrant art scene.

Mayfaire by-the-Lake is a juried, fine arts festival held on the shores of Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. This two-day, free community festival, traditionally held on Mother's Day weekend, is a premier fine arts festival in Florida. Attendance is approximately 15,000 and award money is $17,000. The festival is celebrating its 54th year and has been voted as one of the Best Fine Art...

The Ankeny Art Center and Uptown Ankeny will host the Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival on May 16th, 2026. The festival will transform several streets of Ankeny's Historic Uptown into a celebration of artistic expression, featuring 50+ artist booths, live music, artist demonstrations, food trucks, and entertainment. Artists work in mediums including painting (acrylic, oil, pastel), ceramics,...

The Oregon Country Fair is an annual 3-day festival held in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene. The Fair offers entertainment, hand-made crafts, food, and information sharing in a wooded setting. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 1969. Craft applications are accepted from individual artists only.

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:...

Be a part of starting the first Crankie Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Currently looking for artists and committee members, both of which are volunteer positions. This festival showcases the work of artist at any point in their artistic career. No experience required.

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts seeks an artist or artist team to create a series of original sculptures for a group of medians running down Pecos Street in southwest Adams County. This stretch of Pecos is a gateway between Adams County and North Denver, a busy transportation corridor, and home to many families and small businesses.

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...

The Harden Art Prize is a prestigious national acquisitive award recognising excellence in Australian landscape painting. Open to artists across the country, the Harden Art Prize offers $15,000 in prize money and the opportunity for national exposure. Accepted mediums include watercolour, acrylic, and oils. Finalists’ works will be exhibited in Harden–Murrumburrah, NSW, from 18–26 April 2026,...

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. The gallery is committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming. Exhibition dates: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026.

The South Dakota Arts Council invites artists to submit work for the Art For State Buildings program. Artwork selected will be purchased for display in publicly accessible areas in state government buildings in and near the State Capitol Building in Pierre, SD. Each selected piece becomes part of the state's permanent collection. The collection currently contains 135 pieces on display in the...

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.

SVCreates is looking for a creative and detail-oriented team member to support the work of Content Magazine – the media platform, publication and core program of SVCreates which highlights and connects South Bay culture curators, artists, and innovators through the art of storytelling, an online community, and local event experiences. The Production Manager coordinates events, marketing,...

The Adirondack Artists Guild announces its twenty-eighth annual juried competition. Entries will be accepted through OnlineJuriedShows, and the actual exhibit will be both on our website and in the Gallery. NOTE: all accepted pieces need to be hand-delivered, so please do not enter if you are unable to deliver in person.

Coastal Arts League is hosting the Signs of Spring - Painting & Drawing Show 2026. The show will feature original works in various painting mediums.

Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming seeks a bold, imaginative, and enduring outdoor sculpture installation for The Center Park to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2027. We seek works that capture the imagination through a strong connection to place, while inviting curiosity and engagement. Interactive elements are encouraged but not required.

The City of Peterborough is seeking expressions of interest from artists for a public art installation at the Simcoe Street Transit Terminal. The project aims to enhance the terminal's aesthetic and create a welcoming environment for transit users.

We are looking for work primarily of political and social resistance. With the past year of chaos, and domestic terrorism from ICE, Boarder Patrol agents, and the Fed at large, we want to provide a space for artists, writers, journalists / citizen journalists, musicians, activists, organizers, and the rest of us to tell our stories and our truth. Work can directly reference the past year in the...

We are seeking artists of any discipline, with new or established social practice, to support creative community development in the Cuyama Valley. Two artists (or artist groups) will be chosen for two separate fellowships.

This Public Art Mural Grant is a 2-week residency in which an artist will create an original work for WSW’s mural wall. The mural space at Women’s Studio Workshop faces the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (WVRT), which is an active outdoor public trail used primarily for walking, running and cycling. It is estimated that approximately 3,000-5,000 WVRT users pass by the facilities on a monthly basis,...

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

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair will take place May 9-10, 2026 (Mother's Day Weekend) at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of Minneapolis' most popular parks featuring more than 60 sculptures from the Walker Art Center's collection, including the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. The event will feature approximately 175 artist booths, along with music, crafts, botanicals, food, and...

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...

The Prairie Village Art Show is celebrating its 69th year and is the second-oldest show in Kansas City. Located in the heart of the Kansas City metro area and surrounded by upper-income demographics, the show is well-attended and draws patrons from the entire metropolitan area. The show features only 100 artists who come from all parts of the country, and this shopping area was developed by the...

ONE DAYTONA Art Festival, in partnership with Gallery500, is an award-winning annual fine art festival featuring juried fine artists and non-juried craft artisans at ONE DAYTONA in Daytona Beach. The festival takes place March 28-29, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm) at the ONE DAYTONA shopping and entertainment destination. The event offers an opportunity for local and visiting collectors to...

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 Assistant Properties Master supports the planning and execution of all properties, special effects, and set decoration for theatrical and event productions at the Geffen Playhouse. This role ensures the successful interpretation, design, creation, and acquisition of all props and set dressing in a timely, safe, and well-executed manner.

Funding is available to community arts and cultural organizations to compensate an Art & Soul Featured Artist participating in programs, festivals, and venues. These activities must include Art & Soul Featured Artist alumni and/or 2026 Featured Artists. Indy Arts Council will publicly promote funded activities in the Art & Soul 2026 schedule of events. Applicants may request $500-$2,000.

The City of Suffolk, Virginia is hosting the 5th Annual Suffolk Plein Air Festival, September 7-12, 2026. Cash awards will be given for Best In Show ($3,000), 2nd Place ($1,000), and 3rd Place ($500). Additional monetary awards are given for Best Historic, Waterfront, Farmland, Rural, and Cityscape paintings. The festival is hosted by the Suffolk Art League, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, and...

At Kala, Artists-In-Residence work in a productive and professional communal studio alongside other working artists. In this self-driven experience, artists are expected to respect the equipment, the studio working environment, and to bring their own consumable supplies (paper and ink). Kala’s large print studio and electronic media center do not close and are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a...

The Veterans Residency Program is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.