Art Calls in New Hampshire

The City of Oklahoma City's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is seeking qualifications for the MAPS 4 Pedestrian Bridge project. The commission budget is $88,000. The location of the commission is Oklahoma City, OK. Geographic eligibility is open to all applicants.

The Georgetown Art Center is accepting proposals from artists of all mediums for the 2027 Exhibit Season. Proposals are open from January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026, with artist notifications in mid-April 2026. Eligibility: Artists must reside and create work in the United States. The majority of work submitted must have been completed within the last 3 years.

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,...

CENTER invites photographers and lens-based artists to apply to its 2026 Calls for Entry, offering multiple opportunities for project funding, exhibitions, professional development, and participation in Review Santa Fe, an international portfolio review. Programs support artists working across documentary, fine art, and socially engaged practices at many stages of their work—from early...

The Arts Council Wichita Falls opens the 22nd annual Sculpture Garden exhibit at the Kemp Center for the Arts on May 9, 2026. The exhibition will run for 12 months, with sculptures on display from May 2026 through May 2027. Ten pieces will be accepted for the exhibition. The exhibit space surrounds a public building with areas in open sunlight and shaded by large trees, with an irrigation system...

The Compound Round Top is hosting its second year as a juried fine arts and artisans festival in partnership with A Meeting of Styles, Inc. (AMOS), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The festival aims to become ranked nationally among the top Fine Arts & Artisans Festivals in the country. The first year featured 72 extraordinary Texas fine artists and artisans representing a broad spectrum...

Ramona Residency, founded in 2024, is a nonprofit organization based in Houston and the first dedicated artist mother residency in Texas. Their mission is to enrich the Houston arts landscape by inviting artists to engage with the community through artist talks and pop up exhibitions while simultaneously creating opportunities to amplify the voices and creative practices of Artist Mothers. The...

The Mountain Artists Guild invites artists to participate in "Spring Fling," a juried exhibition celebrating the energy of spring—renewal, color, movement, and fresh beginnings. The exhibition welcomes artwork in all media that reflects the spirit of spring, whether literal or abstract, bold or subtle, joyful or reflective. Artists may interpret the theme broadly or explore concepts such as...

Watercress Fest 2026 is a spring pop-up market taking place on April 18, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose, Oklahoma. The festival will feature cultural games and art demonstrations, conservation and ethnobotany tours, native food trucks, and live music, centering on the relationship to land and water with conversations focusing on conservationism and stewardship...

Since 1969, the Rockport Art Festival has been held on July 4th weekend in Rockport, Texas, located on Aransas Bay. The festival showcases high-quality artists, live music, a kids' activity tent, and attracts over 10,000 attendees. The festival is open to individual fine artists and mastercraftsmen presenting original work. Artists may submit work in up to 2 categories (painting, sculpture/3D,...

Celebrating its 52nd year, the Arts for All Festival is Southwest Oklahoma's largest outdoor cultural event, drawing participants from Oklahoma and Texas. The festival is timed to coincide with the late spring festival cycle. Approximately 90 booth spaces will be available for artists. Booth space consists of 100 sq.

The 88th Annual Dogwood Festival Art Pavilion takes place in downtown Palestine, Texas during the third weekend in March. The Dogwood Arts Council Palestine is sponsoring the Art Pavilion along with a special, ticketed VIP Art Event on Friday night, March 20, from 5:30 - 9:00 pm. The VIP Art Event serves as the kickoff for the festival, where artists showcase their work and meet invited guests...

The City of Mansfield is seeking artists for the Mansfield Music Alley Festival Sculptures project. This is an artist opportunity with a budget range of $1,000 to $5,000. The project will be located in Mansfield, TX. Applicants must be based in the United States.

The City of Laredo: Arts & Culture Division is seeking artists for their Public Arts Annual Plan. This is an artist opportunity with a minimum budget of $2,500 and maximum budget of $100,000. The location of commission is Laredo, TX. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Laredo Arts & Culture Division is seeking qualifications from artists and artist teams interested in participating in the implementation of the City's Public Arts Annual Plan. More than 100 public art installations are planned throughout the city, with multiple artists to be selected for projects across diverse sites and settings. Selected artists may have opportunities to participate...

Foto Forum Santa Fe is pleased to announce an open call for the 2026 Foto Forum Santa Fe Photography Award, an annual international competition open to emerging and established artists. The award was conceived to support photographers by giving them an opportunity to have their work viewed by outside jurors as well as in-house curator Executive Director Sage Paisner, to give the winner the chance...

The 14th Annual ArtTracks Sculpture Installation will feature 12 sculptures spread throughout the commercial downtown district of Palestine, Texas. Selected sculptures will be placed on private property visible to pedestrians and vehicles, positioned among murals and historic properties in this community settled in 1872. Each sculpture receives a stipend of $1,200 for a two-year stay through...

NightVisions: AMBER is an international juried art exhibition exploring and celebrating connections with the night. In its 9th iteration for 2026, this collaboration between Coconino Center for the Arts and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition celebrates the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff's designation as the world's first International Dark Sky City. The exhibition features a focused thematic...

Scottsdale Artists League presents a juried exhibition at Canopy by Hilton in Old Town Scottsdale. The exhibition runs March 31 – May 27, 2026. This opportunity is for SAL members in good standing only. Entries are limited to 2D original artwork with Western and Southwestern themes (flora, fauna, and/or culture; abstractions accepted).

The Arts & Culture Division of the City of Laredo is releasing several Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) related to upcoming public art projects, including mural installations, metal plate creation, and the fabrication and installation of mini gallery structures. More than 100 public art installations are planned throughout the city, with multiple artists to be selected for projects across...

The 36th Annual Messina Hof Texas Artist Wine Label Competition is the centerpiece for the 42nd Annual Wine & Roses Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Artists are invited to depict the theme "A Story in the Stars," with suggested concepts including celestial magic, celestial patterns, cosmos, mystique, and astronomy. The winning artwork will be transformed into a wine label showcased in...

The New Mexico Watercolor Society invites NMWS members to submit original watermedia paintings for the spring exhibition with Guest Juror Dave Cook. Small works are defined as paintings less than 50 square inches and larger than 24 square inches. Entries are accepted February 2nd through March 8th at 5pm MST. The opening reception and awards ceremony is Saturday, May 2nd from 1-4 pm MDT.

The New Mexico Watercolor Society invites NMWS members to submit original watermedia paintings for the Spring Exhibition 2026 with Guest Juror Tim Oliver. Standard works are those larger than 80 square inches (width x height). Entries are accepted February 2nd through March 8th at 5pm MST. The opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, May 2nd from 1-4 pm MDT.

The Keller Public Arts Board is seeking five sculptures for a rotating public art exhibition in the Old Town Keller West area. Sculptures remain under the artist's ownership and are loaned to the exhibit for a two-year period. All sculptures must be "family appropriate" with no sexual, bloody, or violent content, and must pose no risk to public safety. Sculptures must be made of materials that...

The 48th Lubbock Arts Festival Juried Gallery is part of the annual Lubbock Arts Festival, April 18-19, 2026, and is open to all artists working in any fine art media. This competition is a project of the Lubbock Arts Alliance, Inc. Entries must be original in design and execution and completed within the last two years. Works completed in a workshop or under supervision are ineligible.

The City of Frisco invites artists to submit work for a proposed exhibition at the Frisco Discovery Center in Frisco, Texas. Selected artists will have their works displayed in the Community Gallery in 2027, sharing their work with visitors and the Frisco community. Submitting an Open Season application does not guarantee reservation of the gallery in 2027. All types of artistic media will be...

Sunset Valley ARTFEST is the 18th annual art and vendor fair hosted by the City of Sunset Valley Arts Commission. The event takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Toney Burger Center (outside) in Sunset Valley, Texas.

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...

In its 34th year, Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival has grown to become one of North Texas' most recognized and well attended music festivals. Completely produced and managed by the City of Richardson, the festival is located at Galatyn Park Urban Center, a few minutes north of Dallas. This three-day event offers multiple music stages, contests, strolling entertainment, family activities, food...

Flagstaff Art in the Park is Flagstaff's longest-standing locally owned and operated fine arts festival, held over the Fourth of July weekend in Wheeler Park—a tree-shaded, grassy venue in Downtown Flagstaff. The three-day event features approximately 85 talented artists and includes live music, kids' activities, a shaded beer garden, and food. The festival draws visitors from across Arizona and...

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area invites artists from Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe counties to submit work for the 2026 iteration of Cultures and Creators: Interwoven, an annual exhibition celebrating the history and heritage of the living artistic traditions in Northern New Mexico. Interwoven explores fiber as both a material and a metaphor, giving insight to the cultural...

This is an open call for all artists in New Mexico to submit their best work to Pleased to Present for their inaugural exhibition, This is Us. This exhibition is a celebration of the art and artists of New Mexico. The exhibition space is 14,000 square feet and is located on Central Avenue (the historic Route 66) in downtown Albuquerque. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thin Line Fest is a five-day multi-format art festival held March 18-22, 2026 in Denton, Texas. The Photography Festival is competitive and features selected photographs professionally printed and exhibited at festival galleries. All selected artists receive a VIP pass to the festival offering special access to all programming and are encouraged to attend. Submissions are organized into six...

Celebrate spring with Frisco Cultural Affairs as we seek two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork that reflects the natural world. All forms of fiber art and nature-themed art will be considered, such as landscape or wildlife-based paintings, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. The exhibition will run April 8 - June 26, 2026. Two-dimensional artworks must be framed, wired, and ready to...

The City of Albuquerque seeks to commission a work or works of 3-dimensional art for installation at the southeast corner of Louisiana Boulevard NE and Indian School Road in the Uptown area. The Art Selection Committee is interested in commissioning a sculpture that connects with themes of community in this vibrant, historic neighborhood. The committee seeks sculptural artworks that can serve as...

The City of Cedar Park is commissioning an interactive mural on the pavement outside RE|CREATE, a new multigenerational facility offering programming in art, theater, fitness, education, and more. The City seeks design proposals for a mural that captures the natural beauty of Cedar Park and serves as an immersive photo opportunity for the community. Design proposals should be family-friendly and...

The Bayfront Blues & Fine Art Festival is an inaugural two-day juried art festival taking place Saturday and Sunday, May 2–3, 2026, at Pier 21 on the Galveston waterfront. The festival brings together fine art, live blues music, and local food and drinks. Organized by the director behind Galveston's ARTobereFEST, the event features a high-quality juried art experience. Artists must submit...

The City of Cedar Park, TX is seeking an artist for the RE|CREATE Interactive Mural public art project. The commission budget is $22,000. The project will be located in Cedar Park, TX. Applicants must be based in the USA.

The Market on the Strip is hosting an Art Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 4000 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219. The event will feature 60+ local artists working across multiple mediums, with live painting throughout the day. The festival is family-friendly and pet-friendly, located in a lively LGBTQ+ neighborhood with nearby local businesses offering shopping,...

Gallery 86, a Latino-based, multicultural arts organization, is seeking works that address the theme of rebirth or renewal for its upcoming exhibition. The show celebrates the Gallery's ninth year of operation and revisits the theme of "new beginnings" from its inaugural exhibition in 2017. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly, including politically. The Gallery welcomes a wide...

The largest arts and crafts festival in Central Texas, Pecan Street Festival is a free, two day arts Festival held twice yearly at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas, minutes from Downtown Austin. Taking place the first Saturday & Sunday in May and the second to last Saturday & Sunday in September, the juried Festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans and offers original...

The 10th Annual Mattie Parker High School Art Competition is open to all high school students in Fort Worth, TX, and surrounding areas within a 30-mile radius. Works must be original and completed within the last year, and must be available for purchase through the entire run of the show. Two-dimensional works cannot exceed 48" in height or width including frame. Three-dimensional works cannot...

Remarque Print Workshop is offering a week-long residency for five printmakers from across the state and country to work in their non-toxic printmaking facility in Albuquerque, NM from June 1-7, 2026. Applicants are expected to have prior printmaking knowledge but need not be familiar with the non-toxic Akua inks and etching process. The residency aims to provide printmakers and artists who may...

The City of Peoria Arts and Culture Grant Program is accepting applications from artists. The program has a regional preference for geographic eligibility. Applications are open from February 16, 2026 through March 31, 2026. The location of the commission is Peoria, AZ.