Current exhibitions for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
TCG Gallery
Nocturne: Photography After Dark
Organization based in New York· Global
CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Exhibition November 1–30, 2026 (online)
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.
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.
Award: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes in total across the exhibition; the number and size of individual prizes are not stated. No exhibition fee or honorarium for selected artists.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 23 – March 27, 2027
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists 18 years of age and older whose home and studio address are within the state of Georgia
The Focus: Juried biennial group exhibition of Georgia artists selecting Georgia artists
The Funding: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes (total awarded across winners); a $35 non-refundable entrance fee is required
Key Requirements: Georgia mailing address, phone number, and email; short bio (no more than 150 words); brief statement about current work (50-100 words); three images (jpeg or png, under 4mb, max 4800 px on longest side) or new-media videos (mov or mp4, max 25mb, or a direct URL link); $35 entrance fee
Award: Over $100,000 in cash prizes: Grand Prize $50,000; Second Place $25,000; People's Choice 2D and 3D $12,500 each; five Merit Awards $2,000 each.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: April 9 – May 1, 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who have resided in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for at least 6 months.
The Focus: Juried exhibition and art competition held during the ArtFields Festival in Lake City, SC; selected works are shown in downtown venues.
The Funding: Cash prizes total USD 110,000, including a USD 50,000 Grand Prize and awards of USD 2,000–25,000. Entry costs USD 25; artists also pay transport and insurance.
Key Requirements: Apply through ArtBooth with one artwork, 1–5 high-resolution images (at least 300 dpi/1 MB), artwork details, artist statement and biography. Pay the non-refundable USD 25 fee and disclose installation or display requirements.
City of Boston Emerging Artists Exhibition (Boston City Hall Galleries)
Boston, MA
Award: Best in Show ($1,000), 50+ Award ($1,000), and New Voice Award ($500)Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
exhibitionDates: December 7, 2026 – February 26, 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older who reside in Greater Boston and identify as early in their artistic career at any age; not represented by a commercial gallery, not previously accepted in this exhibition, and without a City of Boston conflict of interest.
The Focus: Juried exhibition at Boston City Hall Galleries (December 7, 2026 – February 26, 2027) showcasing emerging Greater Boston artists' work across media.
The Funding: Juried awards totalling $2,500: Best in Show $1,000, 50+ Award $1,000, and New Voice Award $500, plus three honorable mentions. No application fee is stated.
Key Requirements: Submit up to three artworks created within the last three years via Submittable (one displayed if accepted); 2D work ready to hang, works on paper framed, max 30 x 30 in. including frame; 3D work free-standing or fits an 18 in. pedestal; video captioned and under 10 minutes.
GOMA Waterford Open Call: Exhibition Proposals for the 2028 Programme
Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland· Global
Deadline: NOV 8, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Artists across all visual arts disciplines may submit exhibition proposals, with no geographic restriction stated. GOMA exhibits emerging and established artists and selects on artistic merit.
The Focus: Propose an exhibition for GOMA Waterford’s 2028 programme, with work exploring place, politics and people through contemporary visual art and socio-political themes.
The Funding: An unspecified artist fee is paid under contract, with transport, technician and exhibition support. Artists pay their own tax; GOMA takes 25% of work sold.
Key Requirements: Single PDF including a detailed proposal of aims and objectives, artist statement, minimum of ten images of work, and a CV of maximum three pages, emailed to submissionsgomawaterford@gmail.com with the subject line "GOMA Waterford 2028 Programme"
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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: Artists resident in Switzerland may apply individually or as collectives, from students through established practitioners. Existing works and technically feasible new projects are eligible.
The Focus: Artistic future visions addressing social, technological, ecological or political transformation, for two exhibitions in July–September 2027.
The Funding: Exhibition fees based on visarte recommendations for smaller institutions; additional production-cost contributions possible in justified cases.
Key Requirements: Submit 1–3 work proposals with title, year, technique/material, dimensions, description and up to 5 images each; video link/still/format/duration where applicable; a one-page CV and technical specifications. Upload one PDF up to 10 MB through the online form.
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000 available, including: Caran d'Ache Prize £1,000, Pastel Society Prize £1,000, The Yoshimoto Prize £1,000, The President's Prize £500, The Bob Last Prize £400, plus product and publication prizes.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: January 27-February 6, 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world.
The Focus: Contemporary work in pastel and other dry media (charcoal, chalk, pencil, conté and similar) for the Pastel Society's 128th Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, on the theme of colour.
The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000, including three £1,000 cash prizes. Entry costs £22 per work, or £14.50 per work for artists aged 35 or under (non-refundable). All work must be for sale (minimum £400) at 45% commission plus VAT. Artists pay delivery and collection.
Key Requirements: Submit online via OESS: up to six original works completed within two years and not previously shown at Mall Galleries. Each work needs one full image (JPEG or PNG, under 5MB) plus up to two optional detail images, and the title, medium, size, year and price. Works must not exceed 2.4m and must be framed with picture glass unless an exception applies.
Gallery Without Walls 2027–2029 Call for Art (Lake Oswego)
Lake Oswego, OR· Global
Award: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists, one artwork each) for a two-year loan; works are available for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLODeadline: NOV 30, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists working in sculpture/3D art or new media installations, at any level of public-art experience; no geographic limit is stated, but artists currently in the 2026–2028 Gallery Without Walls exhibition are ineligible and work must be delivered in person to Lake Oswego, Oregon.
The Focus: Two-year outdoor loan exhibition in downtown Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls rotating collection, summer 2027 to summer 2029, for completed works or new work finished by August 2027.
The Funding: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists); works are for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLO.
Key Requirements: Read the prospectus, then complete the Google Form with contact information, images of finished work or drawings/schematics/maquettes of proposed work, images of past work at public scale, a concept/artist statement of at least 100 words per piece, specs (dimensions, color, weight, materials), base materials and dimensions, retail price, and three professional references. Up to three pieces; artwork should be no more than approximately 120" x 48" x 36"; $25 application fee; any use of AI must be disclosed.
Who Can Apply: Open to all applicants; no stated geographic, residency, or career-stage restriction.
The Focus: Submissions for CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival across installations, audio experiences, VR/AR/MR, robotics/kinetic, multimedia performance, fabrication/wearables, and experimental video/animation.
The Funding: Selected artists may receive travel, lodging, shipping, and equipment support (not guaranteed, dependent on need and available funding).
Key Requirements: One online form and fee per entry: name, residence, category, title, year and duration; a link where the work can be viewed online (website, YouTube, Vimeo or Google, with password if needed); bio and work statement of up to 1,000 characters each (note any AI use); PDF description of the work; CV as PDF; 2–3 JPG stills of 2–4 MB each, labelled with title and artist; floor plan or display description; PDF equipment lists (what you supply and what you need). Single-channel video, documentary and animation must be 12 minutes or less.
CURRENTS 2026 installation view. Courtesy of CURRENTS New Media.
exhibitionDuration: Each exhibition is approximately six weeks in length.Dates: September 2026 through August 2027
Who Can Apply: Visual artists, collaborative teams and artist groups in all media and genres except performance art, who reside in King County, WA; applicants may not be represented by a commercial gallery, and current 4Culture board, advisory committee, and staff (and their business partners/immediate family) are ineligible.
The Focus: Solo, collaborative and group exhibition proposals for contemporary art in 4Culture's Seattle gallery.
The Funding: Selected artists receive a $2,000 honorarium plus curatorial direction and communications/PR support.
Key Requirements: Online application (apply.4culture.org) with demographic information and profile contact; two-page artist résumé as PDF under 2 MB; proposal statement up to 300 words; 10 work samples (7 digital JPG images, 1920 pixels longest side suggested; up to 3 publicly accessible video/audio URLs via SoundCloud, Vimeo or YouTube, cumulative 3 minutes) with per-sample descriptions up to 75 words.
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000 in total; cash prizes range from £150 (Nathan David Award for Sculpture) to £10,000 (The Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence).Deadline: JAN 8, 2027
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Thursday 25 February – Saturday 6 March 2027
Who Can Apply: Any artist aged 18 or over, from anywhere in the world.
The Focus: A juried open exhibition for painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints (excluding photography), shown alongside Royal Society of British Artists members at Mall Galleries, London.
The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000, including the £10,000 Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence; many other awards are £150–£2,000 or art materials/framing.
Key Requirements: Submit online via the Open Exhibition Submission System (OESS) with up to six works (up to four may be selected); one JPEG/PNG image under 5MB per work (optional two extra detail images); works no larger than 2.4m on the longest dimension and not previously exhibited in London; all work must be for sale; pay £22 per work (£14.50 if aged 35 or under).
Applications open: October 30, 2026Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
exhibitionDates: Mar 5, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
Who Can Apply: Emerging or established Midwest artists from the Latino/Hispanic community or allies of the community through their artistic practice
The Focus: Juried exhibition of original 2-D work exploring the cultures, traditions, artistic practices, communities, and lived experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino identities
The Funding: Award notice scheduled for March 3, 2027; award details not specified.
Key Requirements: Submit up to two original 2-D works via CaFÉ (no collaborative pieces; digital art allowed, no AI-generated images); commitment form due December 1, 2026; final submission due January 10, 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists and curators can submit exhibition, special project and event proposals to this public gallery in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; no geographic or career-stage restriction is stated.
The Focus: Propose work for the Main Gallery or Project Space, considering how the exhibition or project could connect with public outreach and the gallery’s educational programming.
The Funding: Selected artists receive CARFAC compensation, installation help, promotion and documentation. The page does not give an exact fee amount.
Key Requirements: Complete the online form with contact details, title, proposal, statement, PDF CV, up to 10 JPG/PNG images and a PDF list with titles, media, dates and sizes; add time-based links, space preference and outreach ideas, and accept the terms.
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Illustrative image: Louis Léopold Boilly, The Public Viewing David's "Coronation" at the Louvre, 1810. The Met, public domain
White Water Gallery Call for Submissions: Exhibitions
North Bay, ON, Canada· Global
Award: Current solo exhibition artist fee is $2,475 (CARFAC-RAAV Category I minimum fee schedule); additional fees for artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, or screenings are paid separately.Deadline: Rolling
exhibitionDates: 2026–2027 programming seasons
Who Can Apply: Individual artists, curators and collectives in all media may apply; Indigenous, BIPOC, Francophone, 2SLGBTQIA+, deaf and disabled artists are encouraged, with no stated residency restriction.
The Focus: Propose experimental, alternative or critically engaged exhibitions for this North Bay gallery, especially media, new media and interactive work; late submissions await the next review.
The Funding: Solo exhibitions pay CAD 2,475, with separate fees for talks, panels, workshops or screenings. Shipping, travel and accommodation help is attempted, rather than guaranteed.
Key Requirements: Email one PDF: proposal (1 page), technical needs, statement (250 words), each bio (250 words), CV (3 pages with contact details), support images/media links and a title/date/medium/dimensions list. Mark preferred clips; jurors may review 5 minutes per audio/video file.
Who Can Apply: Artists and guest curators may propose exhibitions for the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s Main and Ramp galleries in Ontario; the official pages state no geographic, membership or career-stage restriction.
The Focus: Develop a contemporary exhibition with curatorial support in the Main or Ramp galleries. Proposals are reviewed periodically, and studio visits may be part of selection.
The Funding: CARFAC fees meet or exceed minimums, with shipping, insurance, travel, hospitality, hotel, promotion and documentation support; no exact amount is stated.
Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable with a title, exhibition proposal including technical needs and estimated completion dates, statement, biography, current CV, up to 20 documentation files and a documentation list. Responses may take several months.
Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, collectives and community applicants may propose contemporary art projects to CVAG in Courtenay, British Columbia; the page welcomes regional, national and international engagement.
The Focus: Propose exhibitions, screenings, residencies, research or production projects across media, live art and hybrid formats. Submissions are reviewed at the end of each calendar year.
The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, with no exact amount stated. Funding permitting, partial one-way travel/shipping, accommodation and per-diem support is available.
Key Requirements: Email a PDF with cover letter, statement (1 page), project (2 pages), each CV (3 pages), image list, support, technical needs and applicable schedule. Support: 20 images (1024×768, 1 MB each) or 15 minutes; combined submissions: 10 images and 10 minutes.
Award: Artist of the Year: up to $1,000 and may be split among joint winners; Runner-Up: approximately $200–$500; Merit: approximately $100–$200; Talent: approximately $50–$100; plus non-cash Honorable Mention and Finalist awardsDeadline: Rolling
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $200–$450
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide; must be 18 years of age; AI-generated works not accepted
The Focus: Solo art exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks in any style or medium on an international online platform
The Funding: $35 registration fee; selected artists then choose from subscription plans ($200–$450) for extended showcase and promotion
Key Requirements: Submit artwork images (JPEG/JPG, up to 5MB), copyright information, and artist details through online form
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.
Award: All artists are paid according to the CARFAC recommended fee schedule (with the exception of the annual 50-500 members show); amount not stated.Deadline: Rolling
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Who Can Apply: Artists, curators and groups at all levels of professional practice may submit work relevant to contemporary Aboriginal art, with aesthetic maturity and rigour; no geographic or ancestry restriction is stated.
The Focus: Propose experimental exhibitions in Urban Shaman’s Winnipeg spaces, spanning two- and three-dimensional work, media/new media and performance, with relevance to contemporary Aboriginal art.
The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, plus one-way artwork shipping. Out-of-town artists receive per diem, transportation and accommodation for installation and opening; exact rates are unstated.
Key Requirements: Submit a statement (1–2 paragraphs), bio, CV (1–2 pages), proposal with space/equipment needs (1–2 paragraphs), artwork details, and 10–20 images or up to 10 minutes of audio/video. Use the online form, email/cloud transfer or post.
Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists of all abilities, ages, cultures, ethnicities, citizenships, gender identities and races may submit ideas, completed works or works in progress for future programming.
The Focus: Exhibition proposals and works (completed or in progress) for Fort Gallery's future programming in various spaces south of the Fraser River.
The Funding: Installation assistance, promotion, documentation, exhibition text, and a CARFAC-rate artist fee (amount not stated).
Key Requirements: Email one PDF with contacts, artist statement (max 1 page), CV (max 2 pages), project/space and technical needs (max 1 page), and 10 images labelled with title, size, medium and date. Link video/audio (max 5 minutes); discuss an alternative application first.
Kootenay Gallery of Art Call for Exhibition Proposals
Castlegar, BC, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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Who Can Apply: Contemporary artists and curators may propose solo or group exhibitions at Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar, British Columbia; proposed work must not have been shown in West Kootenay in the previous two years.
The Focus: Propose an exhibition for one of the gallery’s two spaces. Submissions are welcome throughout the year, with selection committee review each mid-May for subsequent seasons.
The Funding: Professional artists receive exhibition fees under the CARFAC schedule. The official page does not state an exact amount or additional travel or accommodation support.
Key Requirements: Use the form with a statement (1 page/3,500 characters), combined CV/bio (PDF/DOC/DOCX, 5 MB), 10–15 images (preferred JPG, 72 dpi, 1024×768; 12 MB maximum), artwork details and any video link. Confirm the two-year West Kootenay restriction.
Award: Selected artists are compensated per the CARFAC-RAAV Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule for Category I Institutions: CAD $2,574 for a 2026 Category I Solo Exhibition Fee and CAD $392–$541 for an Artist Engagement Fee (talk, workshop, etc.), depending on presentation.Deadline: Rolling
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Who Can Apply: Artists and curators may propose gallery exhibitions, off-site projects or digital programming to Latitude 53. The call does not state a residence or career-stage restriction, and alternative submission formats are available.
The Focus: Propose new directions or unrealized contemporary art projects suited to Latitude 53's gallery and resources. Submissions are retained for at least one year and may lead to studio visits.
The Funding: Selected artists receive CARFAC-RAAV Category I compensation: CAD $2,574 for a 2026 solo exhibition and $392–$541 for engagements, plus installation assistance, promotion and documentation.
Key Requirements: Email program@latitude53.org, subject Programming Proposal: project description and artist/curatorial statement, each 1-page PDF or 5-minute video/audio; CV/contact details, 2-page PDF or website; 5–10 images with title, medium, date and size. Use links for sound/time-based work.
Kiona Ligtvoet | work from These are the Things | 2021
Who Can Apply: Artists may submit their own exhibition proposals to the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, Michigan, although most exhibiting artists are invited; no residency or career-stage restriction is stated.
The Focus: Propose an exhibition for the museum’s five temporary galleries. The advisory committee reviews submissions up to three times yearly, with scheduling roughly two years ahead.
The Funding: Artists receive project-based honoraria under W.A.G.E.-aligned minimum standards, varying with exhibition type and artist numbers; no dollar amount is stated.
Key Requirements: Email a current artist statement and CV, both as PDFs, plus one PDF containing 5–10 JPEG images with captions to exhibitsdmc@nmc.edu. Only complete electronic submissions are considered; responses are not guaranteed.