Current exhibitions for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Wollongong City Council
Artist Call Out: Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong 2027
Wollongong, NSW, Australia· National
Award: $40,000 Wollongong Acquisitive Sculpture Prize, $3,000 People's Choice Award, and $10,000 Ephemeral PrizeCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionDuration: March and April 2027Dates: March 20 – April 28, 2027
Who Can Apply: Open to any artist living in Australia
The Focus: Sculpture and environmental installation for a biennial outdoor exhibition at Wollongong Botanic Garden
The Funding: $40,000 AUD Acquisitive Prize, $3,000 People's Choice Award, and $10,000 Ephemeral Prize; every selected artist also receives $1,500 AUD toward exhibition costs.
Key Requirements: Submit sculpture or environmental installation work for consideration; application form and work samples required (apply via council website)
Collecting Tears" by Australian artist Greer Taylor
Call for Artist Spotlight Applications | SPRING/BREAK Art Show NYC 2026
New York, NY· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $55Duration: 6 daysDates: September 23–28, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists.
The Focus: Curated Artist Spotlight section for solo or salon-style group exhibitions; the 2026 theme “Hide N Seek” emphasizes coded meaning, symbolism, surrealism, and hidden artistic intention.
The Funding: No cash award or stipend is stated. Application fees range from $30 to $55 by deadline; selected artists are subject to cost-sharing and consignment terms.
Key Requirements: Complete the JotForm application, submit up to five final artworks ready to hang or display, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fee.
Award: $700+ in cash & prizes (1st–4th Places & Honorable Mentions)CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: November 13 – December 18, 2026
Who Can Apply: U.S. artists 18 and over
The Focus: Original 2D and 3D artworks 16 inches or less (including frame), created within the last 10 years, not previously exhibited at the Art House
The Funding: $700+ in cash and prizes for 1st–4th Places and Honorable Mentions
Key Requirements: Submit up to 4 original artworks; all media allowed except film, video, electronic, and AI-generated work; artwork must be in excellent condition and ready for sale
A Tidier (and Tinier) Workspace than Mine by Alexandra Wormley, 2025 Award Winner
IMMORTAL Queer Art Fair 2.0 — Día de Muertos & Artist Residency
Mexico City, Mexico· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $20Cost to Attend: From $6,000Duration: 26 daysDates: Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Who Can Apply: Queer and allied artists, organizations, and communities internationally; COLLECTIVO members and past IMMORTAL 2025 participants apply fee-free
The Focus: An artist-led exhibition platform held during Día de Muertos that gathers queer artists to stand with memory as inheritance, emphasizing proximity, collaboration, and community infrastructure
Cost: Entry fee $20 USD (includes 3 pieces, $5 per additional piece); residency contribution starts at 6,000 MXN; flexible pricing available; local Mexican artists may participate without fees
Key Requirements: Artist statement (300 words max), 3 work samples, artwork details and pricing, short bio, desired spatial needs, confirmed availability Oct 20–26
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists working in video and sound
The Focus: Video and sound works that emphasize critical thought and creation without vanity metrics
The Funding: No cash award, stipend, or other financial support is stated on the official source page.
Key Requirements: Artist email and name, sound artist/designer/musician/composer names, collaborator names or N/A, confirmation of original work or public domain/open source materials, work title, running time (up to 10 minutes), link to video/sound work, link to still image for review, copyright compliance confirmation
arteNXT Contemporary Art Exhibition – Miami Art Week 2026
Miami, FL· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $34Cost to Attend: $999–$1,199Duration: 6 daysDates: December 1–6, 2026
Who Can Apply: Visual artists, galleries, collectives, curators, designers, nonprofit arts organizations, and other creative practitioners worldwide; gallery representation is not required
The Focus: A curated in-person contemporary-art exhibition in Miami's Wynwood Arts District during Miami Art Week, December 1–6, 2026
Cost: No cash award or stipend. Application is $34 for up to 10 works; accepted in-person exhibitors pay $999 or $1,199 depending on gallery location, with optional upgrades. Artists retain 100% of sales.
Key Requirements: Submit original work that the applicant owns or lawfully represents; accepted exhibitors must deliver, install, and remove work on the published schedule and comply with the exhibition rules
Open Call for STRIKE, iron while it's hot! An exhibition of contemporary blacksmithing
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia· Global
CLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Dates: Oct 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists, blacksmiths, casters, sculptors, fabricators, researchers, students, and educators
The Focus: Contemporary blacksmithing and iron-based art exploring materiality, experimental approaches, and strong artistic concepts in sculpture, objects, and wearables
The Funding: No monetary award; free participation; artist covers shipping to Tallinn; IronNotes covers return shipping
Key Requirements: One artwork per applicant created in 2024 or later; max 50 kg, max packed size 1100×700×600 mm; PDF application (max 5 MB) with photos, title, materials, dimensions, concept (max 500 characters), and artist bio (max 500 characters); artwork must be available for full exhibition period (23 October 2026–December 2027)
2027 Site-Specific Arts Galleries – City of Auburn
Auburn, WA
CLOSING SOON: SEP 2, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Three-month exhibition periods throughout 2027
Who Can Apply: Individual artists and collaborative artist teams in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho; past Art on Main and Vault Gallery participants may reapply
The Focus: Site-responsive three-dimensional, multimedia, or immersive installations for the Art on Main and Vault Gallery spaces in downtown Auburn
The Funding: Each gallery space provides a $1,000 artist stipend for creation of a new project or installation of existing work. Artists cover transportation, installation, and deinstallation costs.
Key Requirements: Submit 3–10 images of past work, work-sample descriptions, a statement and proposal of up to 500 words each, a résumé of up to 3 pages, technical details, media selection, and gallery preference
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Duration: 30 daysDates: November 24–December 19, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists worldwide age 18 or older
The Focus: A juried challenge in which selected artists create 30 original 6 × 6 inch artworks in 30 days for a gallery exhibition
The Funding: No cash award or stipend. Entry is free for current Blue Line Arts Artist Members and $25 for non-members; artists receive 50% of gallery sales, or 60% for members, and pay shipping.
Key Requirements: Submit 3–10 JPG images of recent work, minimum 1200 pixels on one side and 1–3 MB each; optional artist statement; selected works must be original, recent, individually for sale, and wall-mountable
Award: 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $300; 3rd Place: $200; two Merit Awards and four Honorable MentionsCLOSING SOON: SEP 6, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $40
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in all media
The Focus: Surreal, dreamlike imagery exploring transformation, uncertainty, and the uncanny; work embracing psychological landscapes and improbable juxtapositions
The Funding: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $200, plus Merit Awards and Honorable Mentions; artist commission 50-60% of sales
Key Requirements: High-quality digital images (1MB–5MB) of original work completed within last three years; indicate if framed/unframed; specify material/surface; for video: MP4, MOV, AVI, or MPG format; work must be complete and fully dry upon delivery; no AI-generated art
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $380–$825Duration: 2 daysDates: Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Who Can Apply: All artists and craftspeople who design and have a hand in the production of the work they intend to sell; fair trade exhibitors also welcome. No re-sellers or commercially licensed reproductions.
The Focus: Indoor craft marketplace for artists to exhibit and sell handmade work directly to the public.
Cost: Booth fees $380–$825 depending on size/location; includes electricity and wifi.
Key Requirements: Complete application form, pay $25 non-refundable application fee, pay booth fee within 48 hours of acceptance, agree to terms of service and community guidelines.
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: November 27 to December 20, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists age 18 or older with a U.S. shipping address.
The Focus: A national juried exhibition celebrating small-scale work across a broad range of media and styles.
The Funding: No cash award or stipend. Entry fees range from $25 for one work to $90 for ten works; all work must be for sale and the gallery retains a 40% commission.
Key Requirements: Submit JPEGs no larger than 1 MB each. Work, including framing or mounting, must be no more than 12 inches in any direction; videos must be no longer than one minute.
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $40Dates: October 1–25, 2026
Who Can Apply: Photographers worldwide.
The Focus: Juried black-and-white photography exhibition at Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
The Funding: No cash award. Entry costs $40 for up to five images; the gallery prints, mats, and frames the 26 works selected for the physical exhibition and presents 50 additional works online.
Key Requirements: Pay the entry fee and email up to five photographs with the required artist and artwork information.
Snapshot America 2026: A Portrait of These United States
Organization based in Providence· National
CLOSING SOON: SEP 11, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25Dates: November 19–December 11, 2026
Who Can Apply: Photographers age 18 or older who reside in one of the 50 U.S. states or 14 U.S. territories.
The Focus: Original street, candid, and documentary photographs representing contemporary American life, communities, events, landmarks, and everyday experience in 2026.
The Funding: No cash prize. Entrants receive a discount coupon for the resulting book; selected works receive gallery and/or book publication. Entry is $25 for the first image and $15 for each additional image.
Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 original photographs through CaFÉ; selected work must be exhibition-ready and no larger than 48 inches including the frame.
Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union
The Focus: Juried online exhibition exploring heritage, roots, traditions, stories, symbols, and identities across generations
The Funding: $15 entry fee (tiered discounts for multiple entries: $12 per work for 2-4 entries, $10 per work for 5+ entries); winners receive publication in print magazine and website, interviews, digital certificates, and social media promotion
Key Requirements: Submit original artwork as JPG or PNG digital file (800x800 to 2000x2000 pixels, under 10 MB); complete entry form with artist information; pay entry fee via PayPal after moderation approval
Who Can Apply: Emerging and established studio jewellers.
The Focus: Annual juried exhibition presenting six pairs of earrings from each selected artist.
The Funding: No cash award or stipend is stated. An application fee is required but its amount needs confirmation; sales use a 50/50 artist-gallery split.
Key Requirements: Upload six professional images representing the proposed earring collection; selected artists must deliver six pairs and required paperwork by October 18, 2026.
Annual Members Fall Exhibit - Between Here & There
Greenwich, CT
Award: Cash and other awards totaling over $2,000Applications open: September 15, 2026Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $75Dates: October 22 - November 19, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to Greenwich Art Society members
The Focus: Themed exhibition exploring the space between where we were, where we are, and where we're going—physical, emotional, personal, or imagined journeys
The Funding: Cash and other awards totaling over $2,000
Key Requirements: Digital submission via EntryThingy; original artwork created by applicant (not AI-generated), completed after 2023, not previously exhibited in GAS galleries; 2-D works must not exceed 36" width × 60" height (framed or unframed); hand delivery of accepted work to gallery October 17–18
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Who Can Apply: Photographers and lens-based artists worldwide, age 18+, at any career stage; no gallery representation or art degree required.
The Focus: Earth, air, fire, and water as physical forces and symbolic structures across documentary, fine-art, conceptual, experimental, and alternative photography.
The Funding: No cash award; selected work is included in an online exhibition and gallery promotion. Application fee: $15 USD; limited fee waivers may be requested before the deadline.
Key Requirements: Submit up to three web-ready JPEGs with complete artwork details and a concise statement connecting the work to the theme.
The Crux of Visibility: Portraits, Vision, and Empathy
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
Award: 1st Place: $500 cash prize; 2nd Place: $250 LACP gift card and one-year membership; 3rd Place: $250 LACP gift card; Honorable Mentions shown in online gallery for three monthsDeadline: SEP 22, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25Dates: Nov 19, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027
Who Can Apply: Open internationally to all levels; artists working in all mediums and styles with a relationship to photography
The Focus: Photographic portraits exploring connection, empathy, visibility, and dialogue through portraiture in conceptual, documentary, digital, or candid forms
The Funding: 1st Place: $500 cash; 2nd Place: $250 gift card + one-year membership; 3rd Place: $250 gift card; Honorable Mentions displayed in online gallery for three months
Key Requirements: Digital image files (1200 pixels on long side at 72 dpi, no watermarks, no artist name in filename); artist statement noting if AI was involved in production beyond simple editing; entry fee based on number of images submitted
Who Can Apply: Professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, and visual artists worldwide
The Focus: An international juried exhibition opportunity for emerging artists at the Moho Gallery stand during Genova Art Fair 2027
The Funding: No cash award or stipend. Application fees are €50–€140 depending on the number of works; 8 selected artists receive exhibition placement and cover shipping, collection, and any insurance.
Key Requirements: Submit 1–5 artworks through the official online form; eligible media include painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital, video, graphics, and other visual art; maximum artwork size is 3 × 3 meters
Adorned Intentions – Thoughtful Craft in a Mass-Produced World
Roseville, CA· National
Deadline: SEP 25, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: November 24–December 19, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists in the United States age 18 or older
The Focus: Wearable art at the intersection of fine art, fashion, craft, and intentional making
The Funding: No cash award or stipend. Entry is free for current Blue Line Arts Artist Members and $25 for non-members; artists receive 50% of gallery sales, or 60% for members, and pay shipping.
Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 JPG images, 1–3 MB each and at least 1200 pixels on one side; an artist statement is optional but encouraged; accepted works must be original, recent, ready to display, and for sale
In-Gallery Exhibition – Art Comes Alive 2026 – $450,000 in Awards
Cincinnati, OH· Global
Award: More than $450,000 in combined awards and professional opportunities; this is not stated as a single cash-prize poolDeadline: SEP 28, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: Nov 7, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists age 18 and older; international applicants are welcome.
The Focus: In-gallery exhibition and awards gala for living artists across a broad range of visual media.
The Funding: $25 entry fee for the first work and $25 for each additional work. The organizer advertises more than $450,000 in combined awards and professional opportunities, not a single guaranteed cash award.
Key Requirements: Submit original artwork that is available for sale; selected work must be delivered to the Cincinnati gallery by the stated delivery date.
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €350Duration: Exhibition runs February 10 – April 25, 2027Dates: Feb 10, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Who Can Apply: Contemporary goldsmiths and jewellery designers of any nationality.
The Focus: Curated contemporary goldsmithing and jewellery exhibition in Madrid, with selected work shown at Museo Cerralbo and partner venues.
Cost: No cash award. Registration is free; selected artists pay a non-refundable €350 enrollment fee plus shipping and return costs.
Key Requirements: Submit the registration materials and up to five finished works; selected pieces must meet the stated fine-metal and high-resolution image requirements.
Award: Eligible selected exhibitors may compete for the €5,000 Bavarian State Prize; three Herbert Hofmann Prizes are also awardedDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 5 daysDates: Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists creating wearable works made within the previous two years.
The Focus: Selection for SCHMUCK mnchen 2027, the long-running international contemporary jewellery exhibition.
The Funding: Exhibition participation is free, though artists pay shipping to Munich. Selected exhibitors may compete for the €5,000 Bavarian State Prize, and three works receive Herbert Hofmann Prizes.
Key Requirements: Submit wearable jewellery made within the previous two years; packages, texts, photographs, and installations are not eligible as works.
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists using traditional and innovative printmaking techniques.
The Focus: A juried exhibition showcasing contemporary printmaking. Selected works will be exhibited at The Art Galleries at Austin Community College in early 2027.
The Funding: A $500 prize for Best in Show is offered. The application fee is $35, with discounts for members.
Key Requirements: Applications must be submitted online via the CaFE (CallForEntry.org) portal. Application opens Aug 12, 2026.
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Who Can Apply: Photographers and lens-based artists worldwide, age 18+, at any career stage; no gallery representation or art degree required.
The Focus: Night, darkness, artificial light, and nocturnal life across documentary, fine-art, conceptual, experimental, and alternative photographic practices.
The Funding: No cash award; selected work is included in an online exhibition and gallery promotion. Application fee: $15 USD; limited fee waivers may be requested before the deadline.
Key Requirements: Submit up to three web-ready JPEGs with complete artwork details and a concise statement connecting the work to the theme.
The Night Walker by Raees Mustafa, archival print, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2026
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £10,000 in total; top cash award £4,000Deadline: OCT 9, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Who Can Apply: Any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world
The Focus: Oil paintings on any subject; optional 2026 theme 'Winter Rituals' for special prize consideration
The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £10,000 in total, including the £4,000 Roger Remington Award; other benefits include cash prizes, artist materials, a workshop place, publication, editorial and equipment awards; opportunity to sell work subject to 45% commission plus VAT
Key Requirements: Submit up to 6 original oil paintings (maximum 3 selected) completed within the last 3 years; upload JPEG/PNG images under 5MB; works must be for sale at a minimum price of £500; selected artists arrange and pay for delivery and collection in London; selected non-UK-resident artists must obtain a UK VAT number
Moving Image Media Art Program (MIMA) Prequalified List
West Hollywood, CA· Global
Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, artist representatives, commercial galleries, and nonprofit arts organizations working in moving image media.
The Focus: Exhibition series presenting moving image artworks on multiple digital billboards along the Sunset Strip. Artworks engage the unique visual landscape and experiment with state-of-the-art high-definition digital signage.
The Funding: Artist fees are negotiable and contract-based, commensurate with artist experience, production costs, and institutional history. Funded directly via a percentage of West Hollywood billboard advertising revenue.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit moving image media artwork formatted to specific billboard dimensions, codecs, and frame rates.
Who Can Apply: International; professional artists, artist groups, students working as jewellery artists, and artists from other fields focusing on contemporary jewellery
The Focus: International contemporary jewellery exhibition exploring the theme of labour, work, identity, and belonging
The Funding: Free to participate; no entry fee and no award; selected artists cover outbound shipping, insurance and customs (organizer pays return shipping).
Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 pieces of work produced from 2024 onward; anonymous submission via PDF (max 5 MB); CV (max 1 page A4); optional artist statement (max 2000 characters)
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to local and regional visual artists based in the Austin area.
The Focus: This program selects artists for a two-year exhibition at Austin City Hall, aiming to reflect the city's artistic excellence. The show is designed to encourage public dialogue and enjoyment of visual art in a highly visible civic space.
The Funding: There is no direct funding, but artists may offer their work for sale with 100% of the proceeds handled directly.
Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Dates: August 7 - November 14, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in all mediums; Black artists from the American South are especially encouraged to apply.
The Focus: This exhibition posits rage as a generative catalyst for artistic intervention and transformative change. The show seeks works exploring themes of rage, transformation, ecology, and place, curated by Charlie Farrell.
The Funding: Selected artists will receive an artist stipend of an unspecified amount, and all shipping costs are covered.
Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified, but selected works must arrive at Stove Works by July 12, 2026.
The Changing Exhibits Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin, TX
Award: $500 USD (Honorarium)Deadline: TBD
exhibitionApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to regional artists based in the Austin, Texas area.
The Focus: This program provides a year-long exhibition for regional artists across twelve gallery spaces within the Austin airport. The focus is on enriching the traveler experience and offering artists a high-visibility platform.
The Funding: There is no application fee for this opportunity. The program does not specify artist stipends or sales information.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.