Art Calls in Connecticut

Essex Cultural Diversity Project and the National Trust invite proposals from creative practitioners for a new commission, as part of Constable 250. Their commission call outs are open to creative practitioners working across any media.

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...

For 21 years, Nude Nite has redefined the traditional gallery experience, transforming ordinary spaces into a pop-up interactive art exhibition spanning over a weekend. The mission is to create a space where people feel confident and proud of their bodies, free from judgment, and inspired to embrace their individuality. Nude Nite is a celebration of artistic expression, human vulnerability, and...

The 13th Annual Celebration of Art at the UpTown Art Expo takes place March 28-29, 2026 at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida. This free admission art festival features displays of fine crafts, glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture. Artists will showcase their talents in a beautiful world class setting with easy access set-up, free adjacent...

The 65th Annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair is held July 9-12, 2025 (Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM daily) in downtown Wyandotte, Michigan. This four-day event brings together over 300 artists and crafters from across the country to nearly 250,000 attendees. Voted yearly "Best Local Festival" and one of the "Best Street Fairs" by the Detroit Free Press, the fair is one of the largest and...

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,...

Exhibition running March 16-26, 2026. Open to local artists. Submission deadline: February 23, 2026.

Overview The Seaport Art Walk is an annual outdoor public art exhibition that takes place along the waterfront and in the Seaport Cultural District in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This year, artists are invited to submit a proposal for a new or existing outdoor temporary sculpture or mural, or digital photography of other genres of work, inspired by the theme “Good Trouble.” This is a juried...

Channel your JOY and create a new piece for our FALC Gallery! We want you to express YOUR JOY and share it with the world at our new FALC Gallery. All artwork must be framed. Also accepted are unframed gallery-wrapped pieces on canvasses that are at least 1 ½ inches deep.

Out of Bounds! is an open juried international exhibition offered by the Pastel Society of the West Coast of works in pastel (and other mediums) going beyond the traditional use of the pastel medium.

While geometry has been, from ancient times to the present, a means of achieving artistic effect, it was only during the rise of modernism that it became an end in itself. Artists from a variety of movements and countries—Cubist, Dada, and Russian avant-garde artists of the 1910s and 1920s—created worlds of abstracted shapes and off-kilter planes; post-war artists from Rio de Janeiro to Paris...

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a microcosm of the dynamic Midwest art scene. Nestled between the horizon line of Lake Superior and the wilderness of boreal forests and serene lakes, the festival draws over 10,000 visitors. Artists of all mediums are invited to submit quality, original artwork.

Studio By The Track’ 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...

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) began planning renovations to its original 1952 facility at 721 NW 6th Street in 2010. A new state-of-the-art facility, located adjacent to the existing administration building at the southwest corner of NW 6th Street and NW 8th Avenue, was completed in April 2014. To support evolving operational needs, GPD is expanding its Property and Evidence complex,...

Focus on Figures is our annual celebration of the art of the figure. This is an open show invite to all artists to submit work in any medium to be exhibited in our historic GAR Hall.

The South Carolina Watermedia Society is accepting entries for the 2026 Spring Digital Show. The competition is open to members with current dues (January 1 through December 31). Membership is available to adults 18 or older. All work submitted must be the sole work of the entering artist.

For this international group exhibition, we invite artists to submit artworks featuring FLOWERS. Otherwise the subject matter is completely open. Artworks can be any medium/style, any size, and created in any year. This is an ONLINE ONLY exhibition.

While geometry has been, from ancient times to the present, a means of achieving artistic effect, it was only during the rise of modernism that it became an end in itself. Artists from a variety of movements and countries—Cubist, Dada, and Russian avant-garde artists of the 1910s and 1920s—created worlds of abstracted shapes and off-kilter planes; post-war artists from Rio de Janeiro to Paris...

Session provides artists a 1200sf workspace in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and 6-10 weeks to develop a new inquiry-based project meant to push the boundaries of their practice. They will receive an artist honorarium, planning meeting fees, project expenses, technical support, and mentorship collectively valued at approximately $22,500-$25,000.

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.

They are looking for an artist to create an ambitious and original artwork that reflects Salford’s rich heritage and thriving contemporary culture to be displayed as a legacy artwork at Salford Crescent Railway Station.

The UWS Rising Star Exhibition is open to current members of the Utah Watercolor Society who have achieved One Star or Two Star status. Participants may submit a maximum of three entries. All works must be original and completed within the last two years.

Auditions will be for The Tin Woman, directed by Nicole Amsler. Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend’s urging, Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure.

The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking a professional artist or design team to create a permanent public artwork titled Memorial for the Fallen at the Civic Center Courtyard in Manhattan Beach. This memorial will honor service members who died while on active duty and have a significant connection to the Manhattan Beach community.

Kranj Foto Fest, one of Europe's leading photography festivals, will celebrate its 6th edition in 2026. It provides a key platform to showcase your work and connect with curators and editors. The Exhibition Program for 2026 is now open, and we invite you to apply for a chance to have your work featured in the official program.

Scottsdale Public Art is accepting qualifications from artists for a permanent public art opportunity for the NE Quadrant (NEQ) of Old Town Parking Structure project in Scottsdale, Arizona. The City of Scottsdale is constructing a parking structure in the northeast quadrant of Old Town to enhance parking capacity in the Entertainment District. Scottsdale Public Art seeks to contract an artist to...

The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking a professional artist or design team to create a permanent public artwork titled Memorial for the Fallen at the Civic Center Courtyard in Manhattan Beach. This memorial will honor service members who died while on active duty and have a significant connection to the Manhattan Beach community. The artwork should provide a dignified, reflective space that...

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the International Exhibition, “Drawing Now 2026.” We are open to digital drawings, animated/moving drawings, video documentation of drawing performance, interactive drawings, drawings on paper and mixed media, physical prints, and 3 dimensional drawings.

The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking a professional artist or design team to create a permanent public artwork titled Memorial for the Fallen at the Civic Center Courtyard in Manhattan Beach. This memorial will honor service members who died while on active duty and have a significant connection to the Manhattan Beach community. The artwork should provide a dignified, reflective space that...

The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division is seeking proposals for a temporary public art exhibition featuring 3D sculptural or installation artwork in commemoration of the Centennial anniversary of historic Route 66.

UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Portrait. We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.

The City of West Hollywood is seeking proposals from artists, curators, and arts organizations for three temporary public art exhibitions along Santa Monica Boulevard to commemorate the Centennial anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. The artwork opportunities include a large-scale 3D sculptural installation, a building façade vinyl installation, and a light pole vinyl installation.

"A Woman's Place: Framing the Future" reframes the centuries-old question "What is a woman's place?" as a declaration of possibility rather than limitation. This exhibition envisions a woman's place as an ever-expanding horizon that redefines the trajectory of our collective future. Informed by memory, story, and lived experience, the exhibition explores how shifting perspectives on womanhood are...

The City of Saint Paul in partnership with the Public Art Saint Paul (PASP), seeks professional proposals from qualified artists or artist teams to design and install a site-specific, permanent public artwork along Pleasant Avenue. This artwork will complement the 2025 street reconstruction between St. Clair Avenue and Victoria Street, integrating with a shared-use bike and pedestrian path while...

Join us for the 2nd Annual Clearwater Seafood & Music Festival, taking place April 24-26, 2026, at Coachman Park in beautiful downtown Clearwater, Florida. This lively three-day celebration features a mix of outstanding live music, freshly prepared coastal cuisine, and a curated selection of fine arts, crafts, and specialty products. Event hours are Friday 4 pm - 10 pm (optional for all vendors),...

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...

Join us for the 6th annual Naples Seafood & Music Festival, April 24-26, 2026, held at Cambier Park in Naples, FL. This vibrant 3-day event blends live music, freshly prepared seafood, and a boutique-style arts and crafts marketplace. Event hours are Friday 4 pm to 10 pm (optional for vendors), Saturday 11 am to 10 pm (6 pm to 10 pm optional for vendors), and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. It's an...

The 'From the Heart Juried Photography Exhibition' is the 13th annual exhibition presented by the Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. and is hosted by the City of Port St. Lucie Mid Florida Credit Union Event Center. This exhibition supports The Peacock House Art Foundation.

The St. Johns River Festival of the Arts invites applications for the Fifteenth Annual Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Show, scheduled for April 25th and April 26th, 2026, in historic downtown Sanford, Florida. The festival takes place along picturesque brick streets, adjacent to specialty shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. With fair weather anticipated, attendance is expected to be...

The Mint Museum is pleased to announce the return of Potters Market at the Mint (PMM), which will mark the 20th anniversary of the event, to be hosted at Mint Museum Randolph on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PMM will feature the work of North Carolina ceramicists producing both functional and conceptual wares.

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 City of Raleigh seeks to hire an artist or artist team to create artistic wayfinding and interactive seating on Fayetteville Street. The project has a budget of $300,000 and is open to artists who live in the United States. The selected artist/team will be tasked with creating iconic artwork that both celebrates Raleigh, fosters engaging moments, and helps citizens and visitors navigate to...

The City of Raleigh seeks to hire up to four (4) Viewshed Artists to install immersive artwork environments on Fayetteville Street. Completed projects will enhance the existing built environment through a combination of artworks and creative interventions to create a visually distinctive environment. Artists will be encouraged to think of their design holistically and include both two-dimensional...

The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) began planning renovations to its original 1952 facility at 721 NW 6th Street in 2010. A new state-of-the-art facility, located adjacent to the existing administration building at the southwest corner of NW 6th Street and NW 8th Avenue, was completed in April 2014. To support evolving operational needs, GPD is expanding its Property and Evidence complex,...

CAH’s Public Art department is soliciting applications from experienced local mural artists for the Fresh Paint: CAH Mural Program to design and install large-scale exterior murals on the facade of selected buildings within the District of Columbia.

This free webinar series from Arts Midwest brings together artists and creatives from across the Midwest to share practical, real-world guidance on the skills that support creative work beyond the studio. Across these sessions, you’ll gain actionable tools to showcase your work, pursue funding, and grow your visibility across platforms.

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...

Submission fee is $30.00. You may submit up to 5 entries. All artwork must be for sale, indicate price including the 25% gallery commission. Deadline for entries is Feb 25, 2026.

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 Berkshire Art Association invites submissions for the Annual College Fellowship 2026. This opportunity is open to enrolled college students majoring in art who either live or grew up in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, or attend college in Berkshire County. Submissions are accepted from December 29, 2025 to February 25, 2026. Students will be notified of acceptance by March 7, 2026.