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Exhibitions for Artists
Current exhibitions for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
UPWARD gallery
Chasing the Wind | Juried Online Art Exhibition
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.
- The Focus: Juried online art exhibition celebrating travel, discovery, and adventure across all traditional and digital media.
- The Funding: No monetary award; winners receive publication in UPWARD's Quarterly magazine and website, digital certificates, personal artist page, and social media promotion.
- Key Requirements: No profanity or political artwork; legal residency in US, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU required.
CICA Museum
Call for Artists: "Art Is #3" The International Exhibition
Gimpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $78Dates: Feb 24, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide
- The Focus: International exhibition showcasing photographs, 2D digital art, video/interactive art, paintings, sculptures, and installations exploring the meaning and purpose of art
- Cost: No award or stipend; selected artists pay $78 USD per piece for exhibition processing and maintenance
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 5 JPG images and up to 3 video links with artist bio via email; work size limits apply (max 1m on longest side for 2D, max 1m × 1m × 2m for installations)
The Courthouse Gallery
Call for Art for The Courthouse Gallery - Artist's Choice
San Diego, CA
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Duration: Exhibition runs August 17 – December 11, 2026 (approximately 4 months)Dates: Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists 18 and older residing in Southern California (San Diego, Imperial Counties, and surrounding areas)
- The Focus: Juried exhibition of original two-dimensional paintings and mixed media; artists choose their strongest works
- The Funding: No monetary award; selected artists gain public exposure in a high-traffic downtown location
- Key Requirements: Original work only (no AI-generated art); hang-ready with D rings; max 76"H × 60"W, min 20"H × 24"W, max 30 lbs; artists must drop off work and provide insurance
Transylvania Jewelry Festival
Open Call for the Transylvania Jewelry Festival 2026
Cluj-Napoca, Romania· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionCost to Attend: $100–$400Duration: 10 daysDates: Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to contemporary jewelry artists, designers, goldsmiths, collectives, schools, and galleries worldwide, regardless of age, educational background, or professional experience
- The Focus: International contemporary jewelry exhibition exploring the theme 'In Everytime & In Everywhere'—wearable art that transcends cultural and contextual boundaries
- Cost: No award amounts specified; participation fees €100–€400 depending on applicant type
- Key Requirements: Submit 3–5 fully realized, self-designed jewelry pieces created in 2024 or later; include bio, artist statement, work overview with concept, and high-resolution images (300 dpi minimum); physical delivery of selected works by 20 September 2026
Royal Society of Marine Artists
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes, including the £2,000 Baltic Exchange Award.CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Cost to Attend: £14–£35Duration: 11 daysDates: 16 to 26 September 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in a range of media.
- The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environments. The show invites work relating to tidal waters, including topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting.
- The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in various media, including painting, sculpture, prints, and textiles; photography is not accepted.
Wilfred Fryer
New English Art Club
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Art inspired by the sea and marine environment; subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating to tidal waters.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000; entry fee £22 per work (£14.50 for artists 35 or under).
- Key Requirements: Maximum 6 works per artist; works no larger than 2.4m along longest dimension; original creation; new work strongly urged; all work must be for sale.
L.A. Photo Curator
L.A. PHOTO CURATOR 'The Shape of a Father' juried by Laurie Freitag
United States· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 26, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25
- Who Can Apply: Open to all photographers worldwide, both amateur and professional
- The Focus: Photography exploring the many forms and complexity of fatherhood and its lasting impact
- The Funding: First place winner receives solo online exhibition; all entrants included in group exhibition with artist statement, bio, and website
- Key Requirements: Submit 3 or 6 images (JPG, 1024 pixels longest side, 72 DPI, max 1 MB); artist statement and bio required; $25 entry fee (fee waivers available)
CHILD ALOFT by Jesse Kieffer
Plattform Schmuckkunst
Open Call for Priorities Exhibition
Graz, Styria, Austria· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 26, 2026
exhibitionCost to Attend: $85Duration: 29 daysDates: Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
- Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists
- The Focus: Contemporary jewellery art exhibition exploring priorities, identity, belonging, and sustainability
- Cost: €85 participation fee for selected artists (covers processing, handling, return shipment, insurance); artists cover production and shipping costs
- Key Requirements: One jewellery object per artist; work must be thematically linked to exhibition theme; sales value limited to €1,200 max; submission via online form with 4:5 vertical format photos (300 dpi, min 1.5 MB), artist statement (max 800 characters in English), and QR code
Artlink Contemporary Gallery
Night Vision
Fort Wayne, IN· National
CLOSING SOON: JUL 27, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $12Dates: September 3 - 27, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ residing in the United States
- The Focus: Exhibition celebrating night-themed artwork across all media
- The Funding: No award; sales subject to 35% gallery commission
- Key Requirements: Artwork must be professionally presented and ready for installation; shipped work must include return label and be framed with plexiglass only
Cabrillo Gallery
LatinXperiencia 2026: La Resiliencia
Aptos, CA· National
Award: 3 Juror's Awards: $300, $250, $200CLOSING SOON: JUL 29, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Dates: Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Latino/a/x artists living in the US, working in any art media and discipline
- The Focus: Original artworks expressing the concept of resilience (personal, social, environmental)
- The Funding: Three juror's cash awards — $300, $250, $200; $35 entry fee
- Key Requirements: 1 artwork per artist (up to 3 images or 3 short videos); brief artist statement on resilience; original work only, no AI-generated images
CICA Museum
Call for Artists: CICA Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series 2026-2027
Gimpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
exhibitionCost to Attend: $630Duration: 7 daysDates: Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
- Who Can Apply: Korean and Korean diaspora artists worldwide, as well as international artists residing in Korea
- The Focus: Solo exhibitions, publication in CICA Art Now e-book series, and optional video presentation opportunities
- Cost: $630 USD participation fee required; artists cover all shipping and artwork delivery costs
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission via email (artist statement, bio, up to 10 images or 3 video works); submission deadline July 30, 2026
Digital Jewelry Week
Open Call for the Digital Jewelry Week 2026
Milan, Italy· Global
Deadline: AUG 1, 2026
exhibitionHybridApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 8 daysDates: Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Jewelry designers, brands, and students; international participants welcome
- The Focus: Digital jewelry exhibition with physical touchpoints in Milan; student competition with award recognition
- Cost: Free for students; designers and brands choose from tailored packages; student winner receives curated showcase at GemGenève 2027 with production support
- Key Requirements: Submit 3D CAD file, short description, technical details, and optional materials
Society of Wildlife Artists
SWLA 63rd Annual Exhibition: The Natural Eye 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes and awards, including a £1,000 cash prize and a spotting scope valued at £2,430.Deadline: AUG 7, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Duration: 10 daysDates: October 1 - 10, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, whose work represents the world's wildlife.
- The Focus: This exhibition seeks fine art inspired by the natural world, depicting wildlife subjects and evoking its spirit.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards are worth over £5,000. The application fee is £22 per work (£14.50 for artists under 35).
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six original works in any medium except photography.
Society of Wildlife Artists
Society of Wildlife Artists | The Natural Eye 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000Deadline: AUG 7, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Duration: 1 to 10 October 2026Dates: 1 to 10 October 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in any medium except photography.
- The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks work that depicts wildlife subjects and evokes the spirit of the natural world. Submissions should be based on representing non-domestic animals in their environment.
- The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in any medium except photography, including painting, sculpture, and original prints.
Wassaic Project
Summer Exhibition
Wassaic, NY· Global
Deadline: AUG 10, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to international artists at all career stages, including emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
- The Focus: This annual group exhibition seeks proposals for work to be shown in a unique, seven-story historic grain elevator. The program encourages creative and site-specific uses of the non-traditional gallery space.
- The Funding: A modest honorarium is provided to all participating artists, with additional funds available for new or ambitious projects.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV (3-page max), a project proposal, and a portfolio of 1 to 10 work samples.
RestFest Film Festival
RestFest Film Festival – Experimental Films & Video Art
Deadline: AUG 28, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 30 minutes or underDates: March 5 – April 2, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists who identify as Disabled, Deaf, chronically ill, neurodivergent, mentally ill, and/or mad
- The Focus: Experimental film and video art of any kind, 30 minutes or under
- The Funding: Festival exhibition and community platform; no monetary award specified
- Key Requirements: Films must include captions and audio descriptions; works in progress accepted if final version submitted by extended deadline
Northville Art House
Small Works
Northville, MI· National
Award: $700+ in cash & prizes (1st–4th Places & Honorable Mentions)Deadline: 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
Estonian Academy of Arts
Open Call for STRIKE, iron while it's hot! An exhibition of contemporary blacksmithing
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia· Global
Deadline: 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)
Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)
Continuum: Quilts x Fiber
Hebron, CT· Global
Award: Cash awards: First prize $1000, Second prize $500, Third prize $250, Honorable Mention $100Deadline: SEP 30, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $40Dates: Jul 01, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists (presented by Fiber Art Now, Quiltfolk, and SAQA)
- The Focus: Quilts and fiber art in all forms—traditional, experimental, mixed media, 3D, and conceptual work
- The Funding: Cash awards: First prize $1000, Second prize $500, Third prize $250, Honorable Mention $100
- Key Requirements: Original work; digital image submission for jury review
Continuum: Quilts x Fiber call for entry image
Print Austin
The Contemporary Print (TCP)
Austin, TX· Global
Award: $500 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Dates: Early 2027
- 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.
City of West Hollywood
Moving Image Media Art Program (MIMA) Prequalified List
West Hollywood, CA· Global
Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
exhibition
- 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.
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The Finnish Jewellery Art Association
Open Call for Koru 9 International Contemporary Jewellery Triennial
Savonlinna, Finland· Global
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
exhibitionDuration: April–September 2027 (6 months)Dates: Apr 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027
- 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)
City of Austin, Art in Public Places
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.
Marc Fornes
City of Austin, Art in Public Places
The People's Gallery Exhibition 2026-28
Austin, TX
Award: $300 USD (Honorarium)Deadline: TBD
exhibitionApp Fee: $0
- 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.
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- 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.
Collar Works
Artist Proposals - Ongoing
Troy, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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- 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.
Stove Works
Call for Submissions: Radical Rage
Chattanooga, TN· Global
Deadline: TBD
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.
