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October 16, 2026 32 days left Featured

ASU Poster Show

ASU design students are organizing a poster show and auction to raise funds for their senior capstone exhibitions, and submissions are open to designers, artists, and photographers worldwide. Participants...

ASU Poster Show
Organization:
Drift Studio
Deadline:
October 16, 2026
Award Info:
No monetary award. Selected submissions will be printed, displayed, and auctioned as part of the ASU Student Poster Show, with proceeds supporting senior capstone exhibitions.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Location:
Tempe, AZ, United States
Online Only:
Yes
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October 17, 2026 33 days left Featured

Lure of the Local 5 / Love Letters

Lure of the Local 5 is on the horizon! This year's theme is "Love Letters". Whether it inspires a brand-new piece, helps you see existing work in a new light, or simply gets ideas flowing, we invite artists...

Lure of the Local 5 / Love Letters
Organization:
Mundelein Arts Commission
Deadline:
October 17, 2026
Event Dates:
October 16, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Award Info:
We will be awarding: 1 Critic's Choice Award $150 prize + 3 Honorable Mentions 1 People's Choice Award $150 prize + Runner up MAC 10th Anniversary Purchase Award
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
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October 18, 2026 34 days left

Amy Breinich

Sculptures on the Square is Downtown Troy's biennial outdoor public art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and the power of public spaces. Set throughout Troy's historic downtown, the exhibition...

Organization:
Troy Main Street
Deadline:
October 18, 2026
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October 19, 2026 35 days left Featured

River of Dreams

This exhibit will be held at the Farmington Main Library in partnership with the Farmington Land Trust. In addition to the library exhibit the FLT will be hosting their annual fundraiser to preserve open...

River of Dreams
Organization:
Gallery For Good
Deadline:
October 19, 2026
Event Dates:
November 13, 2026 - January 9, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Farmington, CT 06032, United States
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Ongoing 45 days left Featured

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent publication dedicated to presenting contemporary creative work across disciplines. The journal brings together a range of voices, with a...

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
Optional
Award Info:
Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes
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October 29, 2026 45 days left Featured

The Short List

Call for Artists: Seeking artists for The Short ListThe Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announces an Open Call to Palm Beach County artists for its upcoming group show The Short List. This exhibition...

The Short List
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Deadline:
October 29, 2026
Event Dates:
March 12, 2027 - April 3, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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Ongoing 45 days left Featured

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

The Winter 2027 Editorial Cover Selection recognizes a single work that will serve as the cover for an upcoming 'Vintage' issue of the Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences. Works are considered for...

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
14
Award Info:
Selected artists will have their work featured prominently on the cover of the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes
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October 30, 2026 46 days left

Burnie Print Prize 2027

Artists from across the country are invited to submit work for this nationally significant acquisitive prize, which continues to champion excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print...

Deadline:
October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 46 days left

16th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition. The “Nature” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of nature art. Nature subjects include...

Organization:
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Deadline:
October 30, 2026
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Ongoing 47 days left

Community Gallery Proposals

The LUX Center for the Arts invites proposals for exhibitions in their upstairs Community Gallery. This gallery has historically been reserved by local organizations, and they are excited to open the...

Organization:
Lux Center for the Arts
Deadline:
Ongoing
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October 31, 2026 47 days left Featured

16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110

Since 2011, Gallery 110’s annual juried exhibition has showcased work by emerging and established artists, with pieces chosen by a prominent juror with ties to the artistic community of the Pacific...

16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110
Organization:
Gallery 110
Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Event Dates:
February 4, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40.00
Award Info:
Finalists’ works will be displayed at Gallery 110 in Seattle, WA, from February 4 to February 27, 2027. The juror will award first, second and third-place prizes of $1000, $500, and $300 respectively. There will also be a ‘People’s Choice' award of $200.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Seattle, WA 98104, United States
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Ongoing 47 days left

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Springer Cultural Center in Champaign, Illinois seeks solo or group exhibition proposals for their upcoming calendar year. Located within the Champaign Park District, the center hosts approximately eight...

Deadline:
Ongoing
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October 31, 2026 47 days left

Anthology Cover Art Competition 2026

This competition invites artists working in painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and digital media to submit work for consideration as the cover feature of an upcoming issue of Anthology...

Deadline:
October 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 47 days left

New American Paintings MFA Annual

Their competitions are open to all artists working in the United States, and submissions are reviewed through a blind jurying process, with decisions based solely on the artwork. They take an expansive view...

Deadline:
October 31, 2026
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November 3, 2026 50 days left

Lucid Art Residency Program 2027

The Lucid Art Foundation offers a residency in a retreat-like natural setting in Inverness, California, intended for creative exploration and inquiry into art and consciousness. Residents are provided...

Deadline:
November 3, 2026
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