The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. It’s not just for plein air painters! We invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine, the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. 

In addition to over $50,000 in ALL Cash Prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through our various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Decagon Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming online exhibition, A BURST OF COLOR. This exhibition celebrates the vibrant and dynamic power of color in photography. Whether it’s the bold hues of a cityscape, the subtle gradients of a sunrise, or the electric energy of abstract compositions, we’re looking for images that captivate and inspire through their use of color.

The exhibition will be posted online by May 15. Benefits include:

• A Digital badge for all participants

• Inclusion in a professionally designed exhibition catalog available for purchase

• Photographs featured in a short video highlighting the exhibition on our YouTube channel

We invite you to submit a panel proposal for the 31st International Sculpture Conference, taking place in Dallas, TX from October 23-26, 2025. The ISC is seeking a diverse and comprehensive program, covering topics relevant to sculpture today. 

All submissions must be 200 words (or less) and include a clear but brief statement of the panel objective, relating to relevant topics in contemporary sculpture. We welcome any topics in contemporary sculpture that show diverse perspectives from around the world on the current state of the art community. 

For any other inquiries, please contact events@sculpture.org

Wild Clay Workshop & Wilderness Arts Residency

Sat July 26th - Sat August 9th, 2025

Each summer the Visitor Center Artist Camp hosts one group of Resident Artists from around the country for two weeks of camping, living cooperatively outdoors, working, playing, reflecting, and making art in conversation with the North Woods wilderness.

The Wild Clay Workshop will lead residents through the entire process from prospecting for clay, through all the processes of harvesting and mixing and making, and finally through various firing processes. This workshop is taught by professional wild clay hunter and co-founder of VCAC, Amy Joy Hosterman of Stinky Cheese Ceramics.

Independent Projects Artists in Residence will have time and space to explore nature and work on their own independent art mediums. Staff-Artists are here to support Independent Residents, providing guidance as needed, access to tools, and connections to resources.

VCAC runs on community. We are artists, makers, collectors, explorers, campers, canners, caretakers, and nerds for the earth! Meals are all cooked and served to you at camp by our hard-working Staff, who wear a lot of hats to keep camp running. Residents help out with the dishes and other simple daily chores.

We are professional artists and educators who come together once a year at the VCAC - in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, nestled between rural townships and the Ottawa National Forest.

• Adults (21+) of all creative backgrounds, experience levels, and fields of practice are encouraged to apply. Wild Clay Workshop intended for those with some experience in clay.

• Space is limited! We have space for only 12 total participants. Submissions will be reviewed in the order received.

Gallery Ring announces the ARTISTS OF THE MONTH contest!  A RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD and CRYSTAL Artist of May will be named.

The deadline to submit work is Wednesday April 30th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-2 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/artists-of-the-month-1.html

Winners will have their work featured prominently in a 3D Rotation Gallery on the front page of artgalleryring.com and will receive a digital Award Certificate and a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  They will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram, newsletter and will be featured in a special Winners video on Youtube.  Winners are automatically entered into the annual Artists Of The Year Event.

There isn’t any theme for this contest.  The subject matter is the choice of the artist.  All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome. 2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition for artwork depicting people ranging from portraits of a single person to pictures of groups and crowds.

The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, May 7th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.

https://artgalleryring.com/people.html

Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others.  The top winners will be featured prominently in a 3D Rotation Gallery on the front page of artgalleryring.com and in a special Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel.   

All winners receive a digital Award Certificate.  The top winners also receive a digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.   All winners and random finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and newsletter.  

All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome.

Art Through The Lens 2025 is open to all without restrictions on content. It provides photographers an outlet for their art, encouragement for growth in their vision and presentation and cash rewards for works of exceptional merit.  Each year from the works submitted, 50-70 images are selected for exhibition by a highly qualified juror. $1,000 in cash awards will be given to works of high merit. Art Through The Lens 2025 will be on display from July 29th – September 13th.

Yeiser Art Center is a non-profit visual arts organization celebrating over sixty years of serving the community with exhibitions and education throughout the Tri-State Region. As the region’s foremost visual art center, YAC brings diversity and excellence in visual arts to Paducah, a designated UNESCO Creative City. The gallery is situated near Paducah’s riverfront at 200 Broadway in the historic 1905 Market House building.

HISTORY
Originating in 1975 as the Paducah Summer Festival Photo Competition, Paducah Photo has grown from a fledgling contest into an international juried exhibition. Over the past 40+ years, this exhibition has become one of the Mid-South’s most prestigious annual photographic events.

In 2013, Paducah was bestowed the honor of being designated a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network in the area of Crafts & Folk Art. To embrace both this international honor and reflect the international growth of the exhibition, Paducah Photo took on a new name, Art Through The Lens.

SPECIFICATIONS

Artists may submit up to 20 entries. All photo-based imagery created through photographic processes is eligible including non-lens made images. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in an Art Through The Lens (or Paducah Photo) exhibition. Size restrictions: No single work may be more than 6 feet in width and 8 feet in height, without advanced approval from YAC. Please contact YAC for approval of oversized submissions.

IMPORTANT DATES:

June 7th, Midnight – Deadline to enter

June 27th – Notification of acceptance

July 18th, 5pm – Deadline to deliver artwork

July 29th – September 13th – Exhibition open to the public

July 29th, 5:00–7:00 – Closing Reception 

NOTIFICATIONS & ACCEPTED ENTRIES

All entries selected for exhibition will be notified by June 27th, 2025. Work must arrive at the Yeiser Art Center no later than July 18th, 2024, 5pm.

Accepted entries must be shipped prepaid to the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway St, Paducah, KY. Only FedEX, UPS and USPS shippers are allowed. All work must arrive ready to install following museum standards. If not framed, artwork should be ready to hang in a professional manner and all hanging fixtures should be provided, including magnets, L-hooks or other appropriate hardware. For specific shipping or framing questions or concerns, please call YAC at 270-442-2453 or email office@theyeiser.org.

SALES

Sales will be encouraged where works are offered for purchase, but work need not be for sale to enter. Yeiser Art Center will keep a 40% gallery commission on all sales, please price your work accordingly. Work will be insured for the duration of the exhibition for the value of the work, or 60% of the retail price. Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit to and from the Yeiser Art Center.

Application Requirements

Art Through The Lens 2025 is open to all submissions from artists over the age of eighteen without restrictions on content.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists may submit up to 20 entries. All photo-based imagery created through photographic processes is eligible including non-lens made images. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in an Art Through The Lens (or Paducah Photo) exhibition.

Embracing OurDifferencesinvites artists worldwide to submit their unique perspectives for our juriedoutdoor exhibition. Featuring 50 powerful, billboard-sized images, thisshowcase explores the theme of “embracingour differences” through thought-provoking art.

Selected works will bedisplayed across Sarasota and Pinellas counties, Florida, from mid-January tomid-April 2026, inspiring dialogue among thousands of visitors. A total of$6,000 in cash prizes will be awarded, celebrating the transformative power of art.

This call is open to all—professional and amateur artists of all ages. Don't just create art; create impact.

Watercolor USA 2025 is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating water media painting. This year marks its inaugural presentation by the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, after being hosted by the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, since 1962. Spiva is deeply honored to host this historic exhibition and continue its legacy of showcasing outstanding water media artistry.

The exhibit will run from Saturday, August 23, to Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a special opening reception on Friday, August 22.

 ArtPrize 2025 is officially open for artist registration! As the world’s most attended art competition, ArtPrize transforms downtown Grand Rapids into a city-wide gallery, drawing nearly 800,000 visitors for an immersive celebration of creativity. With $600,000 in prizes and grants, ArtPrize continues its mission to support artists by providing funding and a platform to showcase their work on an international stage. Artists can register now at www.artprize.org. Entries are welcome in a range of categories, including 2D, 3D, Time-Based, Installation, New Media, and +Design showcasing innovative works. The registration window is open through May 30, 2025.

Entry Fee: $25 (up to 3 pieces)
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025
Acceptance Notification: Friday, May 23, 2025
Juror: Arts Council Wichita Falls galleries staff
Judge: Marianela de la Hoz (marianeladelahoz.com)
Prizes: First, Second and Third Place awards ($500, $250, $100)

The Arts Council Wichita Falls will select 100 pieces for the exhibition ACWF Small Works 2025. The work will be displayed in our West End Gallery from August 1 – October 4, 2025. Artwork must be no larger than 5” x 7” and be wall mounted. All media will be considered, including paint, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture (wall-mounted), digital, and photography.

A Show of Heads is a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and/or is based on interpretations and portrayals of the Human Head, from the traditional to the abstract and conceptual. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery,  October 9 -  November 1, 2025, and is open for entry to all artists working in any media. Deadline July 31, 2025. On-line entry form at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm

Surreal Visions is a thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Surreal Visions. Open to all media and styles of surreal, visionary and fantastic art. 72" maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 4 - 27, 2025. The deadline is June 30, 2025. On-line entry form at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/surreal.htm

HARTNETT GALLERY 2025-2026 CALL FOR ARTWORK

The Hartnett Gallery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, is now accepting proposals from individual artists, groups, and curators from the US and Canada. This year, a panel of undergraduate students and the Hartnett Gallery Advisory Board will select one exhibition to be held during the 2025-2026 academic year to be held in Feb/March 2026. Submissions from University of Rochester alumni artists and artists based in the Rochester area are also welcomed.

Selected artists will be guaranteed:

●      A 4-to-5-week exhibition at Hartnett Gallery (Scheduled period: February-March 2026)

●      Assistance installing the exhibition

●      A $1000 honorarium paid at the end of the exhibition

●      Limited support for shipping, travel, and hotel accommodation for installation and the exhibition reception

●      An opening reception and public artist talk

●      Press material and PR support

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Emailed applications are due by April 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Incomplete, late, or noncompliant submissions will not be considered.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: To submit your work for consideration, compile and email the following items as ONE PDF file (under 5MB) to hartnett.callforart@gmail.com. Please do not send zipped files.

1. Contact Information

Artist Name

Address (City, State, Zip)

Phone Number

Email Address

Website and/or Instagram

1. Type of Exhibition (alumnae, individual solo, group show, or curated show)
2. Availability: The exhibition is scheduled for February-March 2026. Please specify your available dates within this period.
3. Working Title of Exhibition
4. Exhibition Statement
5. Installation Requirements: Specify any out-of-the-ordinary spatial and technical needs.
6. Artist Biography
7. Artist Statement
8. 5 to 10 images of recent artwork. Images do not have to be of works that will definitely be included in the final show, but MUST be representative of the works to be displayed. For video/new media files, please provide a Vimeo link. For each image, include the following details below: Title of Work, Medium, Dimensions, Year.
9.  Artist Resume

NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified by May 15th, 2025.

ABOUT HARTNETT

Established in 1972, this unique triangular gallery is located in one of the main buildings of the university, Wilson Commons, which was designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei. The gallery has a rich exhibition history that includes both artists at the initial stages of their careers and artists who are internationally known. Please visit the Hartnett Gallery Website to see the exhibition space and layout.

The Portrait. We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. From the keepsakes in lockets as tiny remembrances of love, to the likenesses of leaders meant to inspire and seduce with their power.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works of art in any media, any genre/style, and any size in tandem with another artist. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including 2D, 3D, etc.

Often artists develop special bonds supporting, critiquing, challenging, and celebrating each other's works over years and lifetimes, all while maintaining an informal peer relationship. Or maybe, sometimes, they just maintain a strong affinity for one another's work—one of the best forms of support and critical validation there is, respect by a peer one respects in-turn.

Out of respect for this artist-artist relationship—perhaps the most vital force in supporting quality and achievement in the visual arts—we offer BUDDY SYSTEM* for the first time ever, aiming to exhibit paired works of art by artists who share mutual respect and participate in this important peer support system.

It is important to note that this project is open to any artist at any level. The sole criteria for the pairing is that the relationship between the two is one of admiration, respect, support, friendship, or other positive peer engagement.

RFQ&E: Public Artworks at Sacramento International Airport (Concourse B Expansion)

Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PDT

Eligibility: 
Professional artists or artist teams residing in the Sacramento region are eligible to apply. This includes the counties of Sacramento, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. 

Description:
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is soliciting Statements of Qualifications And Experience (SOQ&Es) from qualified artists to design, fabricate, and install permanent artworks at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) as part of the Department’s large-scale capital improvement program known as “SMForward.” SMForward, which includes six major construction projects, represents a historic opportunity to integrate art into the traveler’s experience while reinforcing and contributing to the Sacramento region’s identity. This RFQ&E is a call for multiple artwork opportunities under SMForward’s Concourse B Expansion project.

Budget:
$25,000–$200,000
Number of commissions or direct purchases of existing artworks: 4–6 

Artwork Site:
CONCOURSE B EXPANSION
Six (6) additional gates will be added to the west end of Concourse B. These areas are primarily for passengers awaiting departure but also for arriving passengers. They are areas of interlude that give the viewer time to slow down and reflect before, after, or between flights. The opportunity here is to invite travelers deeper into the works of art and revel in their detail, sparking moments of curiosity, contemplation, and calm.

In collaboration with the architect, spaces to hang two-dimensional works of art or low-relief wall pieces will be designed at multiple gates. Artworks for these spaces could be large or small scale and commissioned or purchased with budgets ranging between $25,000 to $200,000. This opportunity was specifically created to engage artists who do not have public art experience.

For more information about the project, please visit: https://sacramento.aero/scas/opportunities/smf-artwork-rfq

Please direct questions regarding this RFQ&E to: Air-SMForward-Art@saccounty.gov 

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, (WAAM)

Woodstock, New York

https://www.woodstockart.org/

Far & Wide National: Every Picture Tells a Story: a national open call exploring the

relationship between art and storytelling. We invite artists to submit works that reflect

the idea of storytelling, whether through abstract, emotional, or non-linear narratives.

We encourage all forms of storytelling, whether linear or not. Stories don’t have to follow

a conventional path—this exhibition is about how art evokes and conveys a narrative.

Submissions are welcome in any medium—painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed

media. We especially encourage works that incorporate sculpture or mixed media

elements, as they offer unique ways to tell stories beyond the two-dimensional.

Juror: Melissa Stern, Interdisciplinary artist and Journalist, NYC, NY

This call is open March 17 - April 25, 2025, 11:59 pm

Notifications to artists (via Submittable email): May 14, 2025

Intake for accepted work at WAAM: Intake: Monday, June 23, 10:00am – 5:00pm (or by appointment); Pick-Up: Monday, August 11, 10:00am - 5pm (or by appointment);

Shipped artwork must be received by Friday, June 20, 4:00 pm. A return shipping label must be included in your packaging. WAAM does not pay for shipping.

Exhibition Dates: June 27 - August 10, 2025

Artists Reception: June 28, 4 - 6 pm

Awards: The Arthur Harris Best in Show Award ($500)

Artists are invited to submit 2 pieces for consideration.

· All media will be considered. Submissions can range from, (but aren’t limited to), painting, sculpture, video, photography, drawing, sound and music. There are no size restrictions.

· Artists must be able to transport or ship work to WAAM. Shipped work must contain a prepaid return label.

· All work should be in good condition and ready to hang or install.

· Any special installation needs must be supplied by the artist for the duration of the show and should be noted in their submission.

· All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist listed. No reproductions.

· WAAM reserves the right to reject works that do not comply with these guidelines or are otherwise found to be unsuitable for display.

· WAAM takes a 40% commission on sales in support of its programs. Artists should consider this when pricing submitted work.

· Application fee for non-members: $35. Members apply for free. All submissions are welcome. If you are unable to remit the full fee due to financial hardship please contact yvonne@woodstockart.org.

ABOUT WAAM: The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, founded in 1919, is a not for profit membership organization. Its mission is to promote and foster the visual arts, art education, and artists through dynamic exhibitions and programs thus enriching and engaging the community. The WAAM is vital to the culture, history, and the economy of the mid-Hudson region and beyond; its Contemporary Galleries, Permanent Collection, Archives and Education Programs provide continuity, linking the past, present and future.

Questions? Email info@woodstockart.org.

MEMBERSHIP: If you are not a member, but would like to apply to Far & Wide, please use the non-members option and pay the $35 fee. If you'd like to become a member, we'd love to have you. Click here to join: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334479&id=26

The main goal of the YICCA competition is to promote participating artists, offering them the opportunity to actively engage in the international contemporary art scene. International exposure and networking are the key strengths of YICCA, making this competition an exceptional opportunity for growth and visibility for the selected artists. 

Participants will have the chance to: 

1. Win cash prizes: 

1st Prize: € 3,000.00

2nd Prize: € 1,000.00

2. Promote their art through multiple channels:

• Exhibit selected artworks: Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their works in a prestigious exhibition at a dedicated space chosen by the competition. 

• Network with industry professionals: Finalists will be able to expand their network by connecting with critics, curators, gallerists, and representatives of public and private art institutions who will attend the exhibition. 

• Maximum media visibility: The competition will be accompanied by an extensive advertising campaign, ensuring broad exposure for the works and artists through various communication channels, both during and after the event. 

YICCA thus serves not only as a prestigious platform but also as a springboard for artists wishing to gain recognition in the global contemporary art world, furthering their careers in a highly qualified international context. 

DATES AND DEADLINES 

April 30, 2025: Applications deadline
May 21, 2025: Notification of winning artworks 

Jury’s final decision will lead to a selection of 18 artists that will participate in the final exhibition. 

All kinds of art works are accepted, including video, installations and performances.
All works will be presented by a picture or a video that must be followed by a description of the work.
All works must be available for the final exhibition and have to be artist’s property. 

The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country. There are no special qualifications required for entry. 

All information about terms and conditions of subscription is published on the official website 

www.yicca.org 

www.contest.yicca.org 

To register please complete the registration form on the official website. 

Women United ART MAGAZINE is delighted to announce an open call for submissions for Issue XI, scheduled for Summer 2025. This edition will be curated by Mona Lerch, founder of Women United ART MOVEMENT and a passionate advocate for women in the arts.

About Women United ART MAGAZINE

Women United ART MAGAZINE is an international quarterly print and digital publication dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of women in the arts. We highlight extraordinary women creatives, inspiring industry leaders, and remarkable art organizations, providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives from around the globe.

Eligibility

Open to all women-identifying artists worldwide, regardless of age, experience, education, race, or sexual orientation.

Submission Requirements:

Artist Bio

Artist Statement

Up to 4 high-resolution images of artworks (minimum 300 DPI)

Website and/or social media handles

Contact information

Why Submit?

* Visibility: Gain exposure to a diverse and engaged global audience, including artists, art lovers, collectors, and gallerists.

* Advocacy: Join us in amplifying the voices of women artists worldwide.

* Connection: Forge meaningful connections within the art community and beyond.

* Inclusion in Issue XI: Selected artists will be featured in the magazine, with the length of the feature determined by the guest curator.

* Additional Benefits: Instagram feature and a complimentary digital copy of the magazine.

About the Guest Curator: Mona Lerch is the founder of Women United ART MOVEMENT, an online platform dedicated to empowering women creatives by providing opportunities for visibility, networking, and professional development. As an artist and advocate, Mona is committed to fostering a supportive community that celebrates and elevates the voices of women in the arts.

How to Submit: To submit your work for consideration, please visit our submission page https://womenunitedartmovement.com/artmagazine

Join us in celebrating the creativity and resilience of women artists worldwide. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Submission Fee

EUR 35

This fee supports our community of artists, creating opportunities and enhancing the visibility of women artists in the art world.

Deadline for Entries

20 April, 2025

Notification of Selection

May 2025

Publication Date

July/August 2025

Horton Art Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Visions In Clay was founded by the San Joaquin Potters Guild in 2002, and presented by the Horton Art Gallery since 2010. Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California.

Exhibition Juror: Nancy M. Servis
Ceramic artist, curator, author, educator.

Gallery Exhibition: August 28 – September 25, 2025 (as well as an exhibition website with individual webpages for exhibiting artists).

Eligibility:

1.  Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S.

2.  Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. 

3. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at the Horton Art Gallery is not eligible for entry.

4.  Artwork may not exceed 4ft. in any dimension.

Selection Announcement by July 14, 2025

Wassaic Project 2025 Haunted Mill Open Call

https://wassaicproject.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/83252

Application Opens: 3/24/25

Application Deadline: 6/2/25

Application Fee (USD): $25.00 

*Please email Dani Klebes (danielle@wassaicproject.org) if you cannot afford to pay the application fee.

Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. 

About Us

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

The Haunted Mill Open Call

Get ready to bring your zaniest, spookiest ideas to life! We’re calling all artists to apply for a fully funded 1 - 5 week residency to participate in the 2025 Wassaic Project Haunted Mill! The Haunted Mill will be open to the public 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, 2025. 

This year, we’re looking for some seriously eerie proposals: think site-specific installations in Maxon Mills, outdoor creations, and performances that will make your skin crawl. We want haunted games, creepy trick-or-treat stations, and any other spine-chilling ideas you can conjure up!

For installations and performances, you’ll have total creative freedom—just keep it PG-13! If you’re an artist who loves to push boundaries, embrace the strange, and work independently, this is the residency and exhibition for you! For performances: if your work is time-based or has video documentation, you may also link to media from YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud.

Haunted Mill artists will have access to housing in one of our residency houses for 1 - 5 weeks between October 1st to November 3rd, 2025, private studio space in Maxon Mills, and additional space in the Luther Barn. We’re offering $500 - $800 honorariums (depending on the scope of the project) to participating artists and artistic teams for your hard work and creativity.

Let's make this Halloween the wildest one yet!

Application Requirements:

• Contact information

• Proposal

• 1–10 work samples (5 or more images of completed works and 1-5 sketches, mock-ups, or works in progress of what you're thinking about for your installation) 

• CV (PDF, 2 pages maximum)

• $25 application fee

Application Deadline: Monday, June 2, midnight EST

APPLY HERE

Application Opens: 3/24/25

Application Deadline: 6/2/25

Application Fee (USD): $25.00

*Please email Dani Klebes (danielle@wassaicproject.org) if you cannot afford to pay the application fee.

Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. 

About Us

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

Wassaic Project 2026 Residency Program Open Call 

The Wassaic Project accepts proposals for our 2026 Residency program, which includes the Winter Residency program (Jan – April 2026) and the Summer Residency program (June – September 2026). This call is for individual artists, collaborative teams, groups of two or more individual artists, and artists applying through our Family Residency program. The residency fee is $900 (the fee is per artist/collab group/artist team/family). The fees cover: semi-private studio space(s), private room in a shared house (our Family program receives a private house), access to our wood shop, print shop, and kiln, staff support, and programming such as our visiting artist program, artist talks, studio visits, open studios, artist presentations, etc. 

The Wassaic Project cultivates and supports the community for emerging and professional contemporary artists, writers, curators, filmmakers, and other creatives. Housed in historic, landmark buildings, the residency program offers ten artists each month the opportunity to live and work in the heart of a rural community. The Wassaic Project seeks artists working in a diverse range of media who want to produce, explore, challenge, and expand on their current art-making practices while participating in a community-based arts organization. We will not be holding separate Summer and Winter Residency open calls this year. Instead, we will be holding one Artist Residency open call for the entirety of 2026. 

On our SlideRoom application, you will be able to specify which sessions you’re most interested in joining us for. Applications will be open from March 24 to June 2, 2025. 

FAMILY RESIDENCY PROGRAM: The Wassaic Project broadly defines “family” as a group of more than one individual where there is an in-house dependent relationship as a necessary caregiver. The Wassaic Project recognizes that artists who have caregiving relationships, as providers or recipients, often opt out of peer community building for practical reasons. The Wassaic Project aims to provide accommodations that increase access to our residency program. Examples of caregiving may include but are not limited to: parent/child (parent is caregiver), child/parent (child is caregiver), partner/partner (where one partner is a supportive caregiver of the other and cohabitation is required for caregiving), a recipient of caregiving, self-selection into this application for separate and additional housing space by identifying as a family applicant. 

REVIEW: Residents are selected by a review committee composed of the Wassaic Project Co-Directors, the Director of Artistic Programming, and professionals in the field. Residents will be chosen based on the quality of their work, commitment to their practice, and ability to interact positively with the community at large. 

For more info: https://www.wassaicproject.org/residency/summer-residency https://www.wassaicproject.org/residency/winter-residency https://www.wassaicproject.org/residency/family-residency https://www.wassaicproject.org/apply/residency-faq

Application Requirements:

• Contact information

• Proposal

• 1–10 work samples (5 or more images of completed works and 1-5 sketches, mock-ups, or works in progress of what you're thinking about for your installation) 

• CV (PDF, 2 pages maximum)

• $25 application fee

• Application Deadline: Monday, June 2, midnight EST

APPLY HERE

Call for Entries: H O M E

Curator: Fiona Cashell

Application Deadline: April 26, 2025

What does it mean to call a place home? How does the act of moving—leaving, arriving, migrating—shape a person? When we think of our relationship to place, there are many complex experiences to consider, and many questions to ask. Perhaps the thread that connects us all, is the desire to belong.

In both philosophical and Buddhist thought, impermanence speaks of the transient nature of all things—the inevitability of change, movement, and transformation. This concept can resonate deeply when we find ourselves navigating new territories; when caught between the familiar and the unknown, or when searching for stability in flux, or even searching for flux infixed stability.

The inertia of not changing creates a tension between wanting to shift direction and being unable to make a move. Home offers safety and protection from the cold, unless home is the cold, then home becomes a prison.

The tension between longing to stay and the pull to explore– between holding onto what we know or embracing the unknown — unable to leave/ unable to stay.

To seek to belong is to map the self. We position and negotiate our identities within landscapes, environments, and place. This experience is universal, transcending cultures, geographies, borders and histories. It compels us to ask: What is home? How does it manifest —as a place, a person, an object, a phrase, a poem, or even as a memory?

We invite submissions that explore these themes through:

• Narrative inquiry
• Documentative, explorative, or speculative approaches
• Interdisciplinary practice
• Conceptual, abstract, or experimental processes

We are particularly interested in works that engage with concepts relating to:

• Belonging
• Home (what is home, its meaning, its representation)
• Place, landscape, and environment
• Borders and liminal spaces
• Mapping the self and identity in flux
• Navigating the unknown or unfamiliar

Deadline for Submission of Applications: Saturday, April 26 at 11:59pm CST

Opening Reception, Friday, June 6, 5:00-8:00pm

• Exhibition dates: June 5 - 27, 2024
• Gallery hours: Thurs – Fri 2-6pm, Sat – Sun 12-4 pm

Open Call: Expand and Contract 2025: AI and Alternative Processes
Juried By: Dr. Rotem Rozental, Los Angeles Center of Photography Executive Director and Chief Curator.
Deadline for Submission: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Midnight
Notice of Acceptance: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Opening Reception (Virtual): Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6-7 pm PST on Zoom
Exhibition Run Dates (Virtual): May 29 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025 (Virtual)

Description
Winners and up to three select honorable mentions’ work will be invited to show via an in-person curated exhibition at LACP’s Downtown LA home, in addition to being featured online on the LACP website.

This call invites submissions that consider AI technologies as the most recent addition to the world of alternative processes, and works that explore the connections between AI, camerawork, analogue technologies and visual storytelling, whether while capturing images or printing them. The selected works will be featured in a virtual exhibition on LACP’s website, and selected works will be featured in an in-person exhibition that will open at our DTLA gallery on June 11, 2025.

Technological developments hasten pronouncements regarding the death of photography every few decades, with the most recent trigger being digital innovations, such as digital cameras and image editing software. And yet, photography persists. In fact, it continues to re-define how we engage with one another, imagine ourselves and our position in the world. Most recently, AI caused an uproar among visual practitioners, as machines have been trained to create images using images produced by humans who were not paid for services unknowingly provided. Moreover, AI seems to pose a threat to human agency.

From a creative standpoint, this exhibition considers such conflicts and wonders whether AI is another tool that will expand alternative means to create images, or another step toward the end of photographic creativity as we know it.

Fairytale Town invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit their qualifications for the Fairytale Town public art project in Sacramento, CA. The artwork opportunity is for an approximately 20’ x 30’ interactive playset installation for kids aged 1-10 to climb, walk through, and explore. 

Applicants do not need to have previous experience creating playsets to be qualified for the project. However, past experience must show outdoor installations of a similar scale to this project. 

About Fairytale Town

Fairytale Town is a children’s storybook park in Sacramento, covering 3.5 acres. It is an independent nonprofit organization. Opened in 1959, it now hosts over 200,000 children and their families each year who pay a modest admission fee. The park features over 25 playsets, each themed on a classic folktale or fairytale (Cinderella, Old Woman in the Shoe, Anansi the Spider, Mr. McGregor’s Garden, etc.) The park is also home to a family of live barnyard animals (three little pigs, billy goats gruff, Mary’s little lambs, etc.).

Its mission is to promote the imagination, creativity and education of children. A core philosophy is outdoor unstructured play. None of the playsets move (no carnival rides); instead, the beautiful playsets encourage children to be physically active, and they require the child to furnish the play narrative. Each playset is high-quality artisanry – both artistically meritorious and functional.

For more information about Fairytale Town: https://www.fairytaletown.org/

Project Description and Goals

The artwork opportunity is for an approximately 20’ x 30’ interactive playset installation for kids ages 1-10 to climb, walk through, and explore. 

The artwork should:

- Engage children ages 1-10

- Be made with durable materials suitable for the outdoors and for children to play and interact with.

- Be inspired by (but not necessarily be a literal interpretation of) the Monkey King. The Monkey King (or Sun Wukong) is a trickster and a main character in the 16th-century novel Journey to the West: Legends of the Monkey King, a classic of Chinese literature. 

- Encourage children to be physically active and inspire them to furnish a play narrative.

Site Description 

There are multiple approximately 20’ x 30’ locations may be considered by selected finalists for the Monkey King artwork installation.  All of the sites are adjacent to other play features.  

Application Information

Artist Eligibility: The selected artist/artist team must be a practicing artist living in the United States, be 18 years of age or older, and be available to begin work immediately and complete the project by January 2027.

Timeline

Release RFQ:                         March 15, 2025

Qualifications due:                  May 1, 2025                                        

Finalist selection:                    May 2025                                

Proposals due:                        August 2025                           

Proposal/artist selection:        September 2025                                             

Artwork design & fabrication: September 2025 – December 2026

Artwork installation:                January 2027

Email your application to: 

ksmithfagan@fairytaletown.org

Mail your application to:

Fairytale Town

Attn: Kevin Smith-Fagan

3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822 

Late Submissions

Submissions arriving after the specified date and time shall not be considered. Applicants assume responsibility for timely submission of their statement of qualifications.

Evaluation and Award

This RFQ is to assess qualifications ONLY. Applicants are not required to submit a specific proposal for the artwork initially. If selected as a finalist, artist/artist teams will be invited to create a proposal. Evaluation shall be made based on the evaluation criteria listed above. 

Questions? You can email questions to shellyw857@gmail.com

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/FairytaleTownRFQ

Exhibit in Brazil - Fragmentos Exhibition  

Show your work in Brazil without having to be physically present.

The artists will not have to worry about anything. No printing, no framing, no crating, no shipping, no customs. We will take care of every detail.

- OPEN THEME

- Artists from all nationalities, backgrounds and styles are welcome.

- All mediums accepted but the artworks must be in DIGITAL FORMAT, meaning that paintings, mix-media, sculptures and other formats will have to be photographed and sent to us. Short videos are also accepted.

- We will print and mount all the selected images in Brazil.

- FREE Submission - Only the artists who get selected for the exhibition will be asked to pay the participation fee in order to cover the expenses.

- Submission Deadline: Thu 24 April 2025

Please visit our website for more info.

https://www.artlymix.com/open-calls/

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media.

The human body is a popular subject for many reasons, the most obvious being that it is us. Throughout history (and pre-history) the representation of the human form has been charged with tremendous energy. Whether it be a religious edict that one should not depict the human form—a taboo, or the glorious opposite—a revelation of mastery over form in the crafting of sensuous and life-like physical human beauty, the art of the body has moved us through time.

Through all the permutations art has experienced across history, work of the body persists. We use the human nude to master skill, understand ourselves, and push social and psychological buttons for the sake of expression (sensual, delicate, political, social, narrative, spiritual, and so on). We intend for Manifest's ongoing annual NUDE project, now in its 17th year, to explore how our collective body is used today in art to achieve these goals and more.

$45 for up to three entries submitted. $5 per each additional entry.

Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view.

Spiva Center for the Arts invites artists to submit portrait work for a new exhibition exploring the tension between external appearances and internal truths.

Behind the Mask challenges the audience to examine how we navigate the complex relationship between our public selves and our private identities. Whether literal, metaphorical, or psychological, the "mask" serves as a symbol of the roles we adopt, the facades we construct, and the truth we conceal. These do not need to be self-portraits.  

We invite entries of work in any physical medium. This will be a juried exhibition, and the work selected will be on display in Spiva’s gallery for seven weeks. 

Artwork Guidelines: 

Mediums Accepted: We are accepting all forms of portraiture, including but not limited to painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. 

Presentation Restriction: Accepted work must not be presented behind glass, unless it is hand-delivered. 

Focus: Portraits should explore the theme of masks—whether through symbolism, abstract representations, or direct depictions. Consider how your work might show the divide between outward appearances and inner emotions or truths. We are not necessarily looking for literal masks.

Awards:

Monetary prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Exciting news! The Holy Art Gallery Athens is now accepting submissions for our upcoming digital exhibition, and we want to see YOUR work!

No matter your background, style, or medium—painting, photography, printmaking, video art, poetry, sculpture—we welcome all creative expressions.

Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for the 30th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible. Selected works will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania from December 7, 2025 through January 24, 2026. This year’s juror, Bruce W. Pepich, will present $10,000 in prize awards funded by Wayne Art Center.

Gallery Ring announces the ARTISTS OF THE MONTH contest!  A RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD and CRYSTAL Artist of April will be named.

The deadline to submit work is Monday, March 31st 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-2 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/artists-of-the-month-1.html

Winners will have their work featured prominently in a 3D Rotation Gallery on the front page of artgalleryring.com and will receive a digital Award Certificate and a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  They will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram, newsletter and will be featured in a special Winners video on Youtube.  Winners are automatically entered into the annual Artists Of The Year Event.

There isn’t any theme for this contest.  The subject matter is the choice of the artist.  All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome. 2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition where anything goes!

The subject matter is the choice of the artist. (prospectus rules still apply)

The deadline to submit work is Monday, April 7th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/anything.html

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.  Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others.  Winning artists receive a digital Award Certificate.  Top winners will also receive a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  All winners and random finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and newsletter.  Top artworks will be featured in a Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel. All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit complete applications to the Manifest Artist Residency program (MAR) and Scholar in Residence (SIR) located in the vibrant historic urban neighborhoods of East Walnut Hills and Clifton in Cincinnati, Ohio near the Ohio River, Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum, numerous Universities, and within three miles of downtown Cincinnati and 'Over the Rhine’.

Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Awards consist of 24/7 use of a private studio, free programming at Manifest Drawing Center, teaching consideration, public exposure, free entry to Manifest calls for entry, potential inclusion in a final showcase exhibit and end of season Manifest Exhibition Annual publication, as well as the presentation of a public artist talk at or near the conclusion of the Residency.

The International Association for the Study of Dreams (asdreams.org) has members in more than 20 countries. The Juried Dream Art Exhibition is held in conjunction with IASD's annual conference, which in 2025 will be held online June 21-25. Each year, the art gallery is one of the most popular parts of the conference.

Eligibility: We are accepting original artwork about or inspired by dreams.* You do not need to be a member of IASD or a conference attendee to participate in the IASD Juried Dream Art Exhibition.

*The jurors will be open-minded about the relationship of the artwork to dream content when selecting the art pieces, so long as the work was inspired by a dream or dreams during sleep (including lucid dreams) or by shamanic dreaming. Note: an entrant can create a piece inspired by someone else’s dream.  

Media: All two-dimensional and multi-dimensional media will be considered, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and video.

Each artist may submit up to five (5) art pieces. The entry form also allows you to upload two (2) additional detail images, total, to show detail. 

Art sales:

• If you would like your work to be eligible for sale, please include contact information to be posted with art in our online galleries

• Art sales are between the artist and the customer.  IASD appreciates a donation from sales (suggested donation 20% of sale price)

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:  11:59 pm GMT, Tuesday, 15 April 2025

See the Call for Art prospectus on the conference website for complete instructions, artwork specifications, and the link to the entry form.

General information requested on entry form:

• Contact information
• A biographical sketch
• An artist statement – describe how your work is dream-related. 
• Feedback on how you heard about this exhibit.

For each artwork, additional info is required.

Deadline is 11:59 p.m. GMT, April 15, 2025.

Contact Information: 

vac@asdreams.org (Subject line: IASD Conference Art Entry Questions)

IASD is the world's preeminent organization for the study of dreams. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds: all forms of the arts, academia, psychotherapy and bodywork, scientific research, and people in unrelated fields who just happen to be interested in dreams.

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, SERENITY.

THEME
For this call for art, we’re looking for artwork that whispers, not shouts. Serenity is the state ofbeing calm, peaceful, and untroubled. It embodies a sense of tranquility, clarity, and harmony, free from stress or chaos. However you define calm, we want to see it. Show us SERENITY from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, June 27, 2025 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, July 25, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is noteligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel,drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood,ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to SERENITY. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.

All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb. 

Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your videowork has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

NOTIFICATION  
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified ofthe juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.  

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS 
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

 As part of Preakness Festival 150, Maryland Art Place (MAP), in collaboration with The Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (SECMD), is seeking artwork that highlights all aspects of horse culture in Maryland, including the Preakness Stakes. MAP welcomes a diverse range of submissions, from conceptual and multimedia pieces to sculpture and two-dimensional works. Submissions will be juried by MAP’s exhibition staff alongside representatives from MAP’s Program Advisory Committee.

Exhibition Timeline

Call for Entries Released: Week of February 22, 2025

Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Artists Announced: Week of April 2025

Artwork Drop-Off Window: Tuesday, April 22 – Saturday, April 26, 2025

Installation Window: May 6 – May 14, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 15, 2025 | BROMO ART WALK

*The Opening Reception will coincide with the annual Bromo District Art Walk, which attracts thousands of visitors, maximizing the exhibition's impact and visibility.

Awards

A juror (TBA) will select winners for cash awards:

$1,000 – Best in Show

$500 – Not Just a Runner-Up

$250 – Honorable Mention

About Preakness Festival 150

Preakness Festival 150 is a week-long celebration leading up to the iconic Preakness Stakes, blending world-class horse racing with cultural experiences, live entertainment, community events, and economic opportunities. The festival aims to drive tourism, showcase Maryland’s equestrian heritage, fuel business growth, and invest in communities. Preakness Festival 150 is produced by The Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and an affiliated foundation of the Maryland Sports Commission, a division of the Maryland Stadium Authority.

About Maryland Art Place (MAP)

Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact of art on the community. Since 1981, MAP has been a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic—nurturing new ideas and engaging the public.

MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). Founded in 1967, MSAC champions creative expression, diverse programming, equitable access, lifelong learning, and the arts as a celebrated contributor to Maryland’s quality of life.  

WILDNESS

Call for Exhibition │Free entry

Accepted media: Photography, Video,Digital Visual Design

Group Exhibition in Rome. December 2025

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Men can learn to know themselvesthrough their relationship with nature; awakening in them feelings,curiosity, fears etc., thus bringing out the most authentic side ofone’s own being.

Re-discovering the connections thatbring men closer to everything in nature, one perceives andelaborates an organic cohesion with the world that influences his ownemotions, thoughts and visions of the world. Precisely through thevisions of the natural world, the call for the exhibition "Wildness"intends to select works that can express a "romantic"approach to nature, as well as those works of the documentary,scientific -anthropological/ -botany/ -zoological kind that help us get in touch with it.

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Submissions » http://bit.ly/loosenartcalls

Deadline September 10th, 2025

Pride-Full is the first exhibition to be held during the month of June. The gallery is seeking works of art which celebrate identity, inclusion and love in all their guises.

Maryland Art Place (MAP) is happy to continue KIDOOO, a youth version of Out of Order!  KIDOOO was created as an opportunity for young artists to exhibit their work in a major arts venue, expanding MAP’s services to students in elementary, middle, and high school level arts classes. The opening of KIDOOO will take place in tandem with MAP's annual Out of Order event on April 11th, 2025.

Any artist is welcome to hang one original work of art on the first-come, first-served installation day of KIDOOO. This year’s theme for Out of Order is Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy, based on the 1968 science fiction film. Artwork does not need to be on theme to be entered— but it’s encouraged!

No need to sign up in advance, just come by MAP’s 5th floor Gallery @ 218 West Saratoga Street in the Bromo Arts and Entertainment District! The open installation day for KIDOOO will take place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 12 pm - 4 pm.

Submission Requirements: 

-To participate in the exhibition, artists must be ages 5-16

-Registration is FREE

-Only 1 submission per artist

-All work must come framed and ready to hand (size requirement is 24” x 24” or less)

-All works must be priced to sell and will be silently auctioned Friday, April 11th, 2025 from 6pm-10pm

-Please document your work prior to arrival. This image will be used for virtual bidding purposes and submitted with your loan agreement.

-All forms will be virtual. Please bring your phone when you deliver your work to MAP. You will receive the link to complete the loan agreement when you arrive on-site. There will be volunteers and staff on-site to assist you.

KIDOOO Inquiries? Email Caitlin, MAP’s Exhibition Manager: Caitlin@mdartplace.org

Dreams and Imagined Realities

Deadline for submissions: Apr 7, 2025

Juror: Emma Powell

Prints due: May 23, 2025

Exhibition: June 6 - June 27, 2025

Dreams offer a limitless canvas for photographers to explore inner landscapes, surreal visions, and the creative process itself. Whether emerging from the subconscious, inspired by fantasy, or rooted in personal reflection, these images possess a unique ability to transport viewers beyond reality and into the unknown.

For this exhibition, we seek photographs that embody the spirit of dreaming—images that are deeply personal, ethereal, mysterious, or even unsettling. We invite work that captures the blurred line between reality and fiction, bringing forth the magic, wonder, and complexity of the mind’s eye. All photographic processes and interpretations are welcome, from surreal digital composites to dreamlike film captures and abstract experimental works.

We are honored to have Emma Powell as juror for Dreams and Imagined Realities. She will select up to 35 images for exhibition in our Middlebury, Vermont gallery and another 40 images for our Online Gallery. All 75 images will be reproduced in the exhibition catalog and remain permanently on our website, and be promoted on social media with links to photographer’s URL. 

Submission Fee: $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 15th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more on this venue) from April 18 to May 02, 2025.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 15th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more on this venue) from April 18 to May 02, 2025.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition dedicated to abstract works of art. The artwork must be non-representational. 

The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, March 19th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/abstract.html

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.  Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others.  Winning artists receive a digital Award Certificate.  Top winners will also receive a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  All winners and random finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and newsletter.  Top artworks will be featured in a Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel.

The Boynes Monthly Art Award is now accepting submissions for the March 2025 Edition! This month’s theme is Landscape, inviting artists to explore the beauty of natural and urban environments through their creative lens. From breathtaking vistas to abstract interpretations of place, we want to see how you bring landscapes to life in your art.

Awards & Recognition:

1st Place Winner Receives:

$250 USD Cash Prize

Published Interview & Feature

Winner’s Certificate

Global Exposure

Key Dates:

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Winner Announcement: April 10, 2025

Eligibility & Submission Details:

Open to all artists worldwide, 18+

All visual art mediums accepted

Submit 1-6 artworks related to the theme

Entry Fee: $15 USD

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for your creative vision! Submit your work today via Submittable.

Apply Now!

We’re inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming exhibition in Melbourne! This is your chance to showcase your art in a vibrant gallery space in the heart of the city.

THEME: OPEN

We welcome work in any medium—painting, photography, printmaking, video art, film, installation, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond. If it’s creative, we want to see it!

Exhibition Dates: 12th – 15th December 2025

Location: 362 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

✨ WHY APPLY?

- Global Exposure – Showcase your work to a diverse audience.

- All Mediums Welcome – No limits on creativity.

- Free to Submit – No application fee!

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.

Joyce Kilmer wrote those words in 1915. And they hold true today. Trees are all around us in cities, towns and the country. They can be a striking visual, as a standalone in a barren landscape or be part of everyday life in the yard with an old tire swing hanging from a low branch. Trees are much a part of the animal kingdom providing limbs for resting and nesting, as well as wonderful sources of food for so many species.

Forests and jungles create whole environments. Trees standing alone on hillsides create lovely shadows. They can be tall and straight like a winter pine or bend and twist as they grow. The art can be found in the leaves, the branches, single trees or in groups of every size from oases to orchards.

Open Call: Dreamscapes & Dream States

The Goddessarts Magazine is thrilled to announce our next theme: Dreamscapes & Dream States!

This exhibition invites artists from all backgrounds to explore the realms of dreams, surreal landscapes, and altered consciousness. Whether through mystical visions, ethereal figures, or subconscious symbolism, we seek artworks that capture the magic and mystery of dreamlike worlds.

Step into the unknown, where reality blurs, time dissolves, and creativity takes its most fluid form.

We are excited to receive your amazing works of any kind to be included in a stunning virtual exhibition & more!

ITSLIQUID Group is pleased to announce the open call for the 4th edition of BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY 2025, an international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture and performance art, which will take place in Barcelona, at ITSLIQUID Art Space – Barcelona (click here to learn more on this venue) from May 10 to May 19, 2025.

BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY 2025 provides artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 15th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more on this venue) from April 18 to May 02, 2025.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2025 will analyze the relationship between body and space, and the hybridization between identities and cultural/physical/social/urban settings in contemporary times.

We invite artists, architects and designers to be inspired by the magical power of London, exploring the connection between desires, needs, and fears through rituals that bring humankind to change, transform and evolve their inner world.

Announcing SDWS 9th Annual International Plein Air Exhibition, Out ‘n’ About, to be held at the San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery from July 2-31, 2025.  Deadline for entries is April 25, 2025.  Artwork must be painted on location in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Open to all artists 18 years and older. All watercolor, acrylic and gouache mediums presented on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel are eligible.  This year’s juror is award-winning artist, Geoff Allen. Cash awards of $1,000, $500, $300, a People’s Choice Award of $200, and three honorable mentions of $50.  Accepted paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and in our Online Store! To get more information and to view the prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact 

pleinairshow@sdws.org.

Radiance is a summer exhibition hosted by ADC Fine Art featuring artwork that evokes happiness and warmth. ADC's mission is to create beautiful corporate, healthcare, and residential environments using artwork from contemporary, living artists. Selected artists will have their work shown in our 13,000 sq. ft. mega gallery located in Cincinnati, Ohio. All mediums and styles will be exhibited including painting, sculpture, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media, installations, and conceptual works!

We are excited to present a call for submissions for our Summer Juried Show: The Real.

The Real is an exhibition that highlights artists’ technical abilities in rendering real life within art, from realism to hyperrealism. 

Artists have a unique ability to blur the boundary between the physical world and the creative plane through their artwork. The effect of such, known as “trompe l’oeil”, has been seen throughout art history, from ancient Greek painter Zeuxis’ grape still life that was so realistic it attracted hungry birds, to contemporary artist Ron Mueck’s figurative sculptures that make audiences look twice. Work that exudes this level of realism continues to serve as an impressive art form and calls for both artist and audience to look closely and partake in the thrill of this craft.

• What draws you to create work in such detail?

• Is there room for artistic interpretation within realistic/hyperrealistic art?

• What can one learn through close observation and careful rendition?

Artists are invited to submit up to 3 works by May 4th to the following form. Applicants will be notified with a decision by May 16th. 

**Please note: Due to the nature of this exhibition, we will not be accepting photographic works.** 

Submissions should be high resolution photos (72ppi) including the title of the work, year of creation, dimensions, media, and name of the artist. Please include a statement that addresses at least one of the prompted questions above.

Selected artwork(s) must be dropped off or shipped to Abington Art Center by June 7.

All shipping costs are covered by the artist. Please include a return label, as artwork(s) will be shipped back to the artist in the box it came in.

Exhibition will run June 20 - July 28, 2025

The opening reception and award ceremony will be held on June 20th, 6-8pm

Open Call for Virtual Solo Exhibition

Have you ever dreamed of having a solo exhibition? And a magazine feature and interview along with it?

Now is the time!

Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of your background and stage of career.

Deadline: March 30

Your benefits:

>> You can present 30-40 artworks!

>> The virtual exhibition will be accessible for everyone around the world 24h for approx. 2 months on artspaces that has hundreds of international visitors each day.

>> The exhibition will be promoted on various channels (our website, social media, art.spaces, newsletter) to gain maximum exposure and reach as many people as possible.

>> 100% of any possible sales will go to the artist.

>> You can save high transportation costs, time-consuming handling, and costly packing, as well as possible damage that might occur during a physical exhibition.

>> You can add the exhibition to your portfolio.

>> Submitting is always free: you only pay if we confirm your submission and therefore no money is thrown out the window!

>> Solo exhibition (only): 199€

>> Solo exhibition + Magazine feature (print & digital): 215€

>> Solo exhibition + Magazine feature + artist interview/article permanently on our website: 230€

All details and guidelines on our website:

https://www.goddessartsmag.com/solo-exhibitions

We are excited to work with you!

dodomu gallery is excited to announce an open call "Emerging Artists 2025". The exhibition will run from April 3 - May 22, 2025 on our website.

This exhibition aims to spotlight the diverse voices and innovative perspectives of emerging artists across various mediums. We are looking for artists who are pushing boundaries within their artistic practice, experimenting with new forms and exploring unique concepts. Contemporary representational and abstract work will be considered.

Artists are invited to submit their work related to the exhibition theme in various media of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, installations, ceramics, textiles, photography, digital and mixed media.

Deadline to apply: March 16, 2025 11:59pm PST

Notification letter: March 24, 2024

Online exhibition: April 3 - May 22, 2025

ELIGIBILITY:

• Open to all international artists 18 years and older

• All visual art media will be considered

HOW TO APPLY:

• Please submit jpeg images of up to 5 artworks to: dodomugallery@gmail.com with subject line: “OPEN CALL - “Emerging Artists 2025”

• Submitted artwork images must be labeled as follows: Firstname Lastname, “Name of the artwork”, medium, dimensions, year, price.jpeg and jpegs must be between 1500 and 3000 pixels in the longest dimension and at 300 or 72 dpi

• Include a short artist statement, link to your website/Instagram in the email

Our Amsterdam event is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your art to the world. Our annual event offers discounted rates for artists to showcase their work.. This is a unique chance to have your art seen by people from around the world!

We’re inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming exhibition in Amsterdam! This is your chance to showcase your art in a prime space with high foot traffic and a vibrant atmosphere.

THE SELF-PORTRAIT PRIZE 2025

The 2025 prize will open for applications from 1 January - 2 May of 2025

The Self Portrait Prize invites artists to submit original and innovative self-portraits that explore personal identity, expression, and the human experience. Open to all forms of visual art, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital media, the competition encourages diverse interpretations of the self. 

The Self Portrait Prize celebrates artistic excellence and the evolving concept of self-representation in contemporary art. The winner will have an opportunity to exhibit their work at Southampton City Art Gallery and receive a cash prize of £10,000. Shortlisted entries will be included in a highly respected group exhibition.

An eminent panel of judges will select the winner and a shortlist of distinguished entries. Judges for 2025 include

• Alan Carr, television presenter and comedian
• Dr. Sarah Turner, Director of the Paul Mellon Centre
• Simon Vincent CBE, British art collector, businessman and hospitality executive, best known for his leadership at Hilton Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Sir Peter Bazalgette, cultural leader, author and former chairman of Arts Council England
• Colin Davidson, previous prize winner and internationally renowned artist
• A member of the Borchard family

 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA ZEALOUS, FULL DETAILS OF HOW TO SUBMIT CAN BE FOUND THERE.

The Blue Koi Gallery invites artists worldwide to enter Portrait Theme: Faces That Speak, a competition celebrating the power of portraiture. Whether capturing raw emotion, cultural identity, or the essence of a moment, we welcome all styles and mediums that bring faces to life.

Win $150 in Cash, prizes, & promotions 

Winners will be prominently featured on our website, social media, newsletter and receive a certificate. Honorable Mentions and Finalists will also be recognized and showcased in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition among leading contemporary artists.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit proposals of original bodies of work for consideration during the 2025/26 exhibit season.

On average, one-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists from as far away as New York City, San Francisco, Canada, and Hong Kong. It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into an artist's vision. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.

Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting. Quality of documentation/images affects the committee's impression of the submitting artist.

Still-life painting emerged as a distinct genre and professional specialization in Western painting by the late 16th century, and has remained significant since then. One advantage of the still-life artform is that it allows an artist much freedom to experiment with the arrangement of elements within a composition of a painting

Still-life painting encompasses other types of painting with prominent still-life elements, usually symbolic, and "images that rely on a multitude of still-life elements ostensibly to reproduce a 'slice of life'".Artwork may be 2D work; painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking. Original artwork only. No giclées or reproductions. 

Palermofoto launches casa & putìa, a 10-day art residency in Palermo, Sicily, open to photographers and visual artists eager to explore historical printing techniques. 

The program fosters artistic exchange, blending tradition and contemporary experimentation. Participants receive daily intensive training (5+ hours) in Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Salt Paper, and Wet Collodion, with access to a professional studio, darkroom, and library. 

The residency includes accommodation in a private room and concludes with Casa Aperta, a public exhibition. It is open to international artists, with activities in Italian, English, and French. The fee is €1000 (€1400 for duos), covering training, materials, and exhibition costs. Sessions run in spring and autumn. 

Apply by March 25, 2025 

More information here

Application form

What is 'the catalogue'?

The AFA Catalogue is not a magazine but rather a collection of scholarly essays published in a hardcover artbook format as well as presented digitally in a manner similar to an exhibition catalogue. Only the best in show artists from AFA online exhibitions are included in all formats of the catalogue, digitally and in print. The catalogue includes artists who have works in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Artists included in the catalogue have also been critically published by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, National Geographic, Financial Times, and The Guardian. There are also quite a few artists in the catalogue who are represented by some of the most respected galleries in the world. AFA editions include notable award achievers such as a Fulbright Scholar, a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant recipient, and an International Photography Awards (IPA) winner. 

Visit https://www.aedrafinearts.com/info-callforartists for details on how to apply. 

Black & White Photo Awards 2025 continues its mission to recognize and reward outstanding talent in monochrome photography. With five thematic categories —Architecture, Street, Fauna and Flora, Portrait, and Landscape— photographers from around the world can showcase their creativity and vision.

This year, the contest reaches new heights with an expanded prize pool valued at €8,500. The Absolute Winner will receive €1,000, courtesy of SanDisk Professional, along with a ThyPoch Simera 35mm lens (E/RF/Z/X mount) to continue capturing breathtaking black & white images.

Special prizes include the Creativity Award, sponsored by SanDisk Professional, featuring their latest SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD (4TB). The newly introduced Master of Light Award, sponsored by Godox, will reward the image that best captures light’s essence in black and white with a Godox AD600ProII flash. Additionally, the contest debuts a Second Prize, offering a Benro Tortoise TTOR24CGX30 carbon fiber tripod and a Tenba Axis V2 20L backpack, sponsored by Foto Técnica Import.

Category winners in Street and Portrait photography will also receive access to the Retouch4me editing suite, enhancing their workflow with professional-grade tools.

Open to both professional and amateur photographers worldwide, this photo competition offers international recognition and the opportunity to display the prestigious Black and White Photo Awards hallmark. Winning images from past editions can be explored at bwphotoawards.com.

A distinguished jury of leading black & white photographers —including Julia Anna Gospodarou, Charles Paul Azzopardi, Joel Tjintjelaar, Kazutoshi Kawakami, and Néstor Rodan— returns to select the best images, ensuring a fair and high-level evaluation.

Join us in celebrating the power of monochrome photography at the Black and White Photo Awards 2025!

Independent & Image Art Space (Chongqing, China) is happy to announce a group exhibition open call “Urban Landscape".

This exhibition open call for submissions aims to explore and present the diversity and complexity of modern urban environments through the unique perspective of photography. We invite artists to focus on the multiple facets of urban spaces, including their form, structure, and transformation, capturing a range of scenes from bustling streets to quiet corners, and from modern architecture to historical landmarks. Through these works, we seek to showcase the physical characteristics of urban environments while delving into how human activity shapes these spaces, reflecting societal changes, cultural diversity, and the interplay of individual emotions.

Photographers are encouraged to capture seemingly ordinary urban moments, conveying a visual language filled with tension and rhythm. These images will invite the audience to reexamine the everyday elements of the city, uncovering the subtle emotions and meanings often overlooked in the details and imagery. In doing so, artists will not only showcase the external forms of urban landscapes but also reveal the dynamic relationship between humans and the city through photographic language, reflecting the cultural depth and continuous transformation of urban life.

This exhibition aims to provoke deep reflection on urban environments, presenting not only their physical transformations but also exploring the underlying social, cultural, and emotional layers. Through these visual works, we hope to uncover the subtle connection between humanity and the urban landscape, examining the multiple dimensions of the city as a microcosm of society and culture.

ACCEPTED ART MEDIA

photography

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

March 31, 2025

SELECTION NOTIFICATION

10 days after the deadline by email.

EXHIBITION DATES

April 2025

EXHIBITION LOCATION

Independent & Image Art Space (Chongqing, China)

ELIGIBLE SUBMISSION

Artists are invited to submit 1-10 photography works responding to the theme, without limit to genres and techniques.

FOR SELECTED ARTIST

Selected artworks will be printed (Epson giclée print) and framed by us and shown in the group exhibition;

Chinese-English bilingual online feature on our website;

Chinese-English bilingual digital catalog;

Chinese-English bilingual promotion on Chinese and international social media.

COPYRIGHT

The artist retains the sole copyright for the images;

Submitted images can be available for public viewing on our website and social media, including in relation to promotional activities for the exhibition;

All display images will be credited with the artist's name.

FEES

$80 up to 10 works;

Submission fees are non-refundable.

HOW TO SUBMIT

https://independentimage.org/open-call/

Artists worldwide are invited to explore the beauty ofrepetition, rhythm, and depth in A Celebration of Patterns & Textures. Thiscompetition welcomes artwork that highlights intricate designs, bold textures,and dynamic compositions, showcasing the harmony between structure andspontaneity. Whether abstract or representational, your work should capture theessence of pattern and texture as a fundamental visual language.

Win $150 in Cash, prizes, & promotions.

Winners will be prominently featured on our website, socialmedia, and newsletter, receiving a certificate of achievement. HonorableMentions and Finalists will also be recognized, with all winners showcased inthe Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition, alongside some of the world’s mostinnovative contemporary artists.

Deadline: April 30th, 2025

Entry Fee: $20 for 4 images, $30 for 6 images. 

Submit application here: https://koisartistaward.com/patterns-textures/

Artists worldwide are invited to explore the beauty ofrepetition, rhythm, and depth in A Celebration of Patterns & Textures. Thiscompetition welcomes artwork that highlights intricate designs, bold textures,and dynamic compositions, showcasing the harmony between structure andspontaneity. Whether abstract or representational, your work should capture theessence of pattern and texture as a fundamental visual language.

Win $150 in Cash, prizes, & promotions.

The SE Center for Photography is looking for non-representational imagery, though it can be from found objects in nature, man made or figurative works. We're seeking images that do not attempt to represent external reality, but seek to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and texture. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.

Prescott, Arizona– The Yavapai College Art Gallery in Prescott, Arizona seeks solo-exhibition proposals for its occasional series One Gallery/Two Exhibitions. 

All mediums will be considered. The YC Visual Arts Department Gallery Committee will select two exhibition proposals, and both solo exhibitions will be featured at Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus Art Gallery from June 11 to August 25, 2025.

Each artist will fill about half of our 2,332 square feet of exhibition space (1792 sq/ft of gallery space with a 540 sq/ft movable wall system). The exhibitions will be separated with distinctive titles, labels, lettering and signage. The public exhibition at the YC Prescott Campus Gallery will include a joint opening reception and artist talks, as well as online and print-media promotion. 

Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Artists must submit a proposal letter and up to 20 high-quality JPGs to: https://yavapaicollegeartgallery.submittable.com/submit. Submission includes a $10 fee, which will fund the design and printing of catalog booklets for each exhibition.

Artists will be notified by April 8. Selected artists must deliver their work to the YC Prescott Campus Gallery by 5 p.m., May 30, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: The YC Prescott Art Gallery cannot pay to ship artwork. The artist is responsible for all shipping and return-shipping costs.

OPEN CALL 2025 | Annual Grant

Residency Program ZARATAN AIR

DEADLINE | until the 20th of March, 2025 (24h00)

ELIGIBILITY | Emerging and professional artists, performers, musicians, curators, writers and other cultural agents are eligible to apply. The residency program is designed for international artists - or national artists residing abroad - for the development of artistic projects, individual or collective. Zaratan defends a multidisciplinary and experimental attitude, where all the areas and the languages of the artistic expression are considered.

DURATION | 4 weeks

RESIDENCY PERIOD | Between May 2025 and April 2026

GRANT | Once a year Zaratan offers a 4 weeks residency grant, which covers the studio and accommodation fees for one artist selected through the application process. THE OPEN CALL IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 28TH TO MARCH 20TH 2025.

ABOUT ZARATAN AIR | Driven by the desire to intensify and exchange knowledge with artists through creative and productive practices, in 2015 Zaratan announced the promotion of an international art residency. Our goal is to mix experienced with emerging artists and give them the possibility to bring their work in an experimental context through exchange and collaboration within the local network. The artists-in-residence at Zaratan are given the opportunity to develop a project over a fixed period of time, and to reflect and consolidate their artistic practice in the specific context of Lisbon.

We provide private accommodation, 24/7 private working studio, technical assistance, promotion and communication support, open public presentation of the residency process. Although labs and technique-specific facilities are not available, we will do our best to fulfill your needs, providing logistical support for producing work and events within our network of partners and collaborators. All artists are encouraged and welcome to share the outcome of their residency through talks, performance, open studios or other formats of public presentations.

APPLICATION PROCESS | If you wish to apply to our annual grant please email us at production@zaratan.pt with the following information (1 PDF file not exceeding 24mb):

- Bio/CV;

- Portfolio or website;

- Description of the work/project you intend to carry on during the residency;

- Period you intend to stay at Zaratan.

APPLICATION EVALUATION | Applications are evaluated by a selection committee composed of artists, curators, community members and spaces board members. Applicants will be notified via email as soon as possible after selections have been made.

Beside being submitted for our annual grant, the applications will be evaluated for our regular program of residencies in 2025, which requires the payment of a residency fee.

If accepted, we are available to assist residents with funding applications.

MORE INFORMATION | production@zaratan.pt | [+351] 967 580 235 | www.zaratan.pt

Writers, visual artistsand composers as well as scholars with a research project on Romanticism or onquestions relating to the previously divided Germany can apply until April 15, 2025, for a three-months residency at Schloss Wiepersdorf in 2026.

The application for The Umbrella Arts Center’s 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence program is now open! Join an active and vibrant multidisciplinary art center with 50 artist studios, an independent ceramics studio and classroom, a fully equipped woodshop, and gallery and performance spaces in the historic center of Concord, MA. 

Our Artist in Residence (AiR) program primarily offers a studio space with exhibition and teaching opportunities available. Applicants must be within the first five years of completing an MFA or equivalent program, and may work in any medium including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, textiles, digital media, film, mixed media, and interdisciplinary or public art. 

The Umbrella is particularly interested in artists who will: 

• Use their residency as an opportunity to explore, experiment with, and elevate contemporary art practices and conversations

• Foster internal and external interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships

• Engage our local and broader community in The Umbrella’s mission to promote creativity, learning, personal growth, and cultural exchange through accessible arts programming

• Provide opportunities and points of departure for panel discussions or experiential exchanges with colleagues doing related work

Learn more about our program here: https://theumbrellaarts.org/artist-in-residence

"Metamorphosis" is an exploration of transformation, growth, and rebirth in art. This art competition, hosted by Sfumato, offers artists the chance to gain recognition, showcase their work globally, and be permanently featured in our online store.

Awards & Recognition

Solo Exhibition Opportunity – One outstanding artist will be awarded a solo online exhibition on Sfumato.
Honorable Mentions – Three artists will receive an official certificate.
Exclusive Interviews – Three selected artists will be featured in an in-depth interview on Sfumato’s website.
Virtual Exhibition – All selected artists will be showcased in the exhibition.

Exhibition Services & Benefits

Virtual Exhibition & Artist Profiles

• Each selected artist will have a dedicated profile on the Sfumato website.
• Artwork will be permanently available in Sfumato’s online store for purchase.

Marketing & Promotion

• Featured across Sfumato’s website, social media, and email campaigns.
• Dedicated posts highlighting selected artists and their works.

Deadline: March 15 | Submission Fee: $10

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works about looking and being looked at. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including 2D, 3D, etc.

What does it feel like to be looked at?

A part of us craves the attention of others. Kids beg to be observed as they dive into a pool. So many of us post pictures online, waiting for responses from our audience of friends and strangers. Being watched means that we may be loved, or that we may be important. Maybe others will be impressed! Maybe they will like us more—or maybe they will like us less. We modulate our behavior for that attention. It changes us. It creates ‘culture'.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works of any genre, subject matter, and/or content that measures no more than 7 inches in any direction.

Every year Manifest produces a special exhibit of LITTLE works of art from around the world. 

Each iteration of the exhibit brings in hundreds of powerful yet diminutive works for our jury to consider. Inevitably this results in a gallery full of diverse, compelling, and exquisite little gems. Manifest’s patrons eagerly await the Magnitude SEVEN event each year. This annual project is one of the most varied exhibits in our season. So we are always excited to offer this call to artists to submit works no larger than seven inches in any dimension (any proportion). 

Standard presentation devices such as pedestals, mats, and frames that are not considered part of the work of art are not limited by the 7" criteria.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works created by college juniors, seniors, and recent undergraduates in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Open to any and all 2d and 3d traditional and non-traditional visual arts media, genre, subject matter, and content.

Every year through this exhibition Manifest surveys work by students and recent graduates of art and design programs, seeking to assemble, promote, and document examples of the excellence being achieved by new or emerging artists for Rites of Passage. This exhibit, season publication, and award are intended to support that emergence. 

For a twenty-first straight year we offer this challenge to students and the recently graduated in regional, national, and international college undergraduate programs to show us what they have achieved, bring it off campus, and share it with our international viewing public. To date Manifest has exhibited student works representing over 232 different academic institutions!

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit complete applications to the Manifest Artist Residency program (MAR) and Scholar in Residence (SIR) located in the vibrant historic urban neighborhoods of East Walnut Hills and Clifton in Cincinnati, Ohio near the Ohio River, Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum, numerous Universities, and within three miles of downtown Cincinnati and 'Over the Rhine’.

Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Awards consist of 24/7 use of a private studio, free programming at Manifest Drawing Center, teaching consideration, public exposure, free entry to Manifest calls for entry, potential inclusion in a final showcase exhibit and end of season Manifest Exhibition Annual publication, as well as the presentation of a public artist talk at or near the conclusion of the Residency.

Each application must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable submission fee.

Artists and photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best flora and fauna-inspired artworks. Best in Show receives a $150 cash prize, free entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award (with a chance to win $500), and their artwork featured as the official exhibition poster. All winning artists receive a digital award certificate. Submissions to our online art contests and exhibitions are open to artist from around the world over 18yrs. Entry fee: $12 per submission. Deadline: May 1st, 2025.

Learn more and apply here:

https://tenmoirgallery.com/03b6

Artists and photographers worldwide are invited to explore and celebrate the many shades of blue in their artwork. Whether you're drawn to the calm of soft pastels or the power of deep indigo, this competition is your opportunity to showcase your best work. Submissions to our online art contests and exhibitions are open to artist from around the world over 18yrs

Best in Show wins a $150 cash prize, free entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award (with a chance to win $500), and will have their artwork featured as the official exhibition poster, along with exclusive promotion and a professionally designed award certificate.

Entry Fee: $12 per submission.

Deadline: April 30, 2025.

Learn more and apply:

https://tenmoirgallery.com/thok

The Art-in-Architecture Program of the Capital Development Board is pleased to announce a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Illinois professional artists to create permanent original public art for The Phillip J. Rock Center and School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois where a new 24,665 square foot building is being constructed to replace the existing facility built in the 1960s. Once complete the existing building will be demolished to make way for a playground and site improvements.

The Philip J. Rock Center and School is more than a facility; it is an extended family to parents and their children who live with both hearing and vision disabilities. Our devoted staff accompany the kids throughout the day, constantly working toward the goal of helping each student live as independently as possible according to their personal abilities. The shared vision of "Together for Independence" makes this a reality.

The Philip J. Rock Center and School serves students who are deafblind, blind or visually impaired, or deaf or hard-of-hearing. Also, many students have mental and/or physical impairments. These students have multiple needs and require a functional academic curriculum with a focus on daily living skills. It is a publicly funded residential school serving students from the age of three through their twenty-second birthday/school year.

The Hopper Prize  is now accepting entries for our Spring 2025 artist grants. 

We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world.

The Hopper Prize was established in order to increase the recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers. Our aim is to advance artists' careers by providing them with unrestricted financial support that is coupled with a platform for increased visibility. We accept submissions twice a year via an open call.

We are currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2025 grant cycle.

Program Highlights

Total Awards: $11,000.00 USD for visual artists

— $3,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $3,500 (USD) grant

— $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant

— 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org

— A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize

— Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art

Expand Your Network

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators.

6 artists from our open call will each receive an unrestricted cash grant. 

2 artists will win $3,500 and 4 artists will win $1,000. 

30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org.

Grant awards are unrestricted and may be used any way the recipients choose.

When submitting your work, you will have the option to opt-in to be considered for possible Instagram features on our feed @hopperprize, where we currently reach an audience of over 145k. Our editors will be featuring select submissions on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline.

In addition to grant awards, our shortlist, and Instagram reach, we will be providing an additional platform for exposure via our online Journal Insights Into Contemporary Art (https://hopperprize.org/journal/). We launched this digital publication to give artists a new channel to amplify their voice while providing an in-depth look at their work, practice, and background. Grant recipients and shortlisted artists will all receive the opportunity to publish an interview to include any work of their choosing as a means of providing continued support beyond the open call.

Eligibility

The Hopper Prize is open to all artists aged 18 and older working in any media. There are no restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media. We welcome entries in all media.

International artists are eligible to apply.

We are committed to supporting artists from diverse cultural backgrounds at all stages of their professional careers. All artists are encouraged to apply.

Recent Winners

https://hopperprize.org/spring-2024-grant-winners-finalists/

We support artists working in all media, from diverse backgrounds, in wide-ranging geographic locations. Recent grant winners include:

— Alex Bex, Berlin, Germany

— Suzanne Clements, London, United Kingdom

— Liam Fallon, London, United Kingdom

— Liza Jo Eilers, Chicago, Illinois

— Nicole Economides, Athens, Greece

— Paree Rohera, Providence, Rhode Island

— Hai-Wen Lin, Chicago, Illinois

— Antonio Scott Nichols, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

— Ariana Gomez, Austin, Texas

— Derek Franklin, Portland, Oregon

— Ingmar Björn Nolting, Leipzig, Germany

— Abdulhamid Kircher, Los Angeles, California

— Allison L. Wade, Chicago, Illinois

— Andreia Santana, Lisbon, Portugal & New York, New York

— Anna Perach, London, United Kingdom

— Jimena Chávez Delion, Lima, Peru

— Krystle Lemonias, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

— Ville Kansanen, California

— Emily Kraus, London, United Kingdom

— M’hammed Kilito, Casablanca, Morocco

— Emily Weiner, Nashville, Tennessee

— Judd Schiffman, Providence, Rhode Island

— Mar Figueroa, New York, New York

— Eli Durst, Austin, Texas

— Britt Ransom, New Orleans, Louisiana

— Azadeh Gholizadeh, Chicago, Illinois

— Brittany Miller, Bronx, New York

— Galina Kurlat, Brooklyn, New York

— In June Park, Brooklyn, New York

— Rafael Perez Evans, London, United Kingdom

— Jazmine Harris, Chicago, Illinois

— Anya Roberts-Toney, Portland, Oregon

— Cathy Hsiao, Chicago, Illinois

— Julia Gutman, Sydney, Australia

— Sagarika Sundaram, New York, New York

— Abi Salami, Dallas, Texas

— Abigail Lucien, Baltimore, Maryland

— Hasani Sahlehe, Atlanta, Georgia

— Laura Berger, Chicago, Illinois

— Jennifer Sirey, Brooklyn, New York

— Cielo Felix-Hernandez, Richmond, Virginia

— Akihiro Boujoh, Utrecht, Netherlands

— Joey Solomon, Brooklyn, New York

— Lynnea Holland-Weiss, Cleveland, Ohio

— Susan Chen, Hartford, Connecticut

— Yannick Lowery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

— Andrea Ferrero, Mexico City, Mexico

— Christopher Desanges, Boston, Massachusetts

— Dominic Hawgood, London, United Kingdom

— Kira Dominguez Hultgren, San Francisco, California

— Vikesh Kapoor, Sunset Pines

— Adrian Coleman, London, United Kingdom

— Trish Tillman, New York, New York

— Nicholas Moenich, Brooklyn, New York

— Elena Bajo, Los Angeles, California

— Vanessa da Silva, London, United Kingdom

— Mark Baugh-Sasaki, San Francisco, California

— Genevieve Cohn, Bloomington, Indiana

— Sydney Cook, Baltimore, Maryland

— Jinyong Park, London, United Kingdom

— Isabel Yellin, Los Angeles, California

— Alex Callender, Northampton, Massachusetts

— Alicia Eggert, Denton, Texas

— Daniel McCarthy Clifford, Minneapolis, Minnesota

— Juan Giraldo, New York, New York

— Maja Ruznic, Los Angeles, California

— Letitia Huckaby, Benbrook, Texas

— Tracy Kerdman, Saugerties, New York

— Lebohang Kganye, Johannesburg, South Africa

— Christopher Meerdo, Chicago, Illinois

— Erik Parra, San Francisco, California

Deadline

May 13, 2025

Simple Application

We made our grant application simple to reduce the stress of submitting your work and save you time. The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes.

To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information:

— Name & Email

— Instagram Username (optional)

— Up to 10 Image or Video attachments

— Artwork captions

— Artist Statement & Biography (optional)

— $40 submission fee

Apply Now

Show us your work at https://hopperprize.org

Become a Future Star

We’re inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for Future Stars—our exclusive annual exhibition in Athens! This is your chance to showcase your art in a prime gallery space with global exposure and a vibrant atmosphere.

Art Fluent’s grant cycle is now open to individual artists through an international open call. The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art.

CALENDAR

Applications due by Friday, June 6, 2025 at midnight MST.

ELIGIBILITY

This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Once an artist is awarded an Evolution Grant, they will not be eligible to apply again. 

RULES

Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, digital art). AI will not be accepted. There is no restriction on style, genre, or subject matter. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.

​ENTRY PROCEDURE

Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org, where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ, and then you can submit work to The Evolution Grant. If you have any questions about entering ,please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION

Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.

All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.

NOTIFICATION 

Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of their results. If, for any reason, you do not hear from us by Friday, July 11, 2025, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails aresent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

REGULATIONS 

By entering through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for upcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Upon grant distribution, you allow Art Fluent the right to reproduce your work on our website, social media, and where appropriate, to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist's permission.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition dedicated to abstract works of art. The artwork must be non-representational. 

The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, March 5th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/abstract.html

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.  Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others.  Winning artists receive a digital Award Certificate.  Top winners will also receive a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  All winners and random finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and newsletter.  Top artworks will be featured in a Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition which celebrates nature and the great outdoors in all its glory. Work that depicts land, water, sky, wildlife and plants, flowers and animals in a natural setting is acceptable.

The deadline to submit work is Monday, February 17th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/nature.html

2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.  Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others.  Winning artists receive a digital Award Certificate.  Top winners will also receive a special, digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.  All winners and random finalists will receive exposure and promotion on Gallery Ring's Instagram and newsletter.  Top artworks will be featured in a Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel. All artistic styles from traditional to experimental are welcome.

Artist Residencies at the Carving Studio & SculptureCenter offer sculptors opportunities for inspiration and to create new work inthe former marble quarry and manufacturing area of Vermont. Residencies arefrom 1 to 3 months, featuring artists working in a diverse range of materialsand techniques.

The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center offers Artists inResidence comprehensive facilities for creating works in stone, metal, wood, clayand more. Residents become part of our vibrant artist community, sharing in theexchange of concepts, aesthetics and technical expertise. Stipends and housing areavailable to selected Artists in Residence.

To apply for a residency, please send your resumé/CV,statement/proposal and digital image (PDF/JPG) portfolio (up to 10 images) to info@carvingstudio.org or The CarvingStudio and Sculpture Center, P.O. Box 495, West Rutland, VT 05777.  Application deadline is Friday, March 7,2025.

The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is a non-profitsculpture education center dedicated to the creation of three-dimensional art.Located on the grounds of Vermont's historic marble quarries, the CarvingStudio and Sculpture Center hosts workshops, residencies and exhibitions alongwith providing studio space for large and small-scale sculptural expression.

TUR, Contemporary Space for Art, is mostly known for curated art exhibitions in its characteristic industrial-meets-white-cube space at the core of one of Riga’s cultural quarters. With a focus on artistic experimentation, interdisciplinary exchange, and public engagement beyond the traditional art scene, TUR fosters a dynamic platform for innovative contemporary art and dialogue.

In 2025, TUR will expand its activities by offering an artist in residence program that supports artistic development and research, networking and international collaboration. 

The residency is run in cooperation with two other renowned cultural institutions in Riga – the international photography platform, ISSP and the comic art publisher kuš!.

Who can apply?

Artists and art professionals working in the field of contemporary art (artists, curators, researchers, educators) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a specific incentive to spend time in Riga. The residency is not focused on a specific end result, but rather provides an opportunity for research, process, and reflection, while allowing residents to become familiar with the context of the Latvian art scene. The successful candidate will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and their potential connection to TUR and Riga.

Duration

The residency is for 2 months in August – September 2025. The residency calendar is based on full month slots, from the first to the last day of the month.

What do we offer?

• Fully funded accommodation in a private room in a comfortable apartment close to the city centre (shared with the residents invited by ISSP and kuš!)

• Travel cost support of up to €250 (green travel is encouraged)

• An invitation letter that the residents can use for applying for additional funding (such as mobility grants)

• A studio space (if necessary) located in Tallinas ielas kvartāls, the creative quarter where TUR is located

• Support from the local coordinator and TUR’s team: suggestions, contacts and insights into the local contemporary art scene (including studio visits)

What do we expect from the residents?

• to work on their artistic project/research in Riga, Latvia for the period of the residency

• to be open to interact with the local audience in the form of an artist talk, workshop or other public event,

• within one month upon the completion of the residency, to provide us with a feedback and documentation of the residency (in a chosen format)

Accommodation and facilities

The artists-in-residence will reside in a fully equipped, spacious apartment close to the city centre, in a 15 minute walk distance from TUR and studio space (both located in Tallinas ielas kvartāls). The apartment will be shared with other residents in the field of comics and/or photography. 

Each artist will have a private bedroom equipped with a working table and have access to a shared living room, fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms.                                                  

Other facilities: wi-fi, scanner.

Accessibility: The apartment is located on the 3rd floor, there is no elevator in the building. 

Host City

Riga, the largest city in the Baltic States, stands at a geographical and cultural crossroads between Eastern, Western, and Northern Europe. It's a vibrant hub where history and modernity blend, with a dynamic arts and culture scene. For those seeking a break from the urban buzz, nearby forests and beaches are just a stone's throw away.

Project Partner ISSP

ISSP is an international platform for contemporary photography, based in Latvia. ISSP offers top-quality education and networking programmes for photographers, organises residencies, exhibitions and events, and creates new ways to promote the cross-border exchange of ideas in the art of photography.

Project Partner kuš!

kuš! (pronounced koosh!) is a comic art publisher from Latvia founded in Riga in 2007. It is most well known for its signature pocket-sized anthologies and its mini-kuš! series. The aims of kuš! are to popularize comics in a country where this medium is practically non-existent and to promote Latvian comics abroad. kuš! doesn't just publish paper-back comic books, it also organizes exhibitions, workshops, residencies, comic jams and other comic related events, as well as traveling to international festivals to spread the Latvian comic fever.

TO APPLY

Please submit the APPLICATION FORM by 09.03.2025. The results will be announced by 09.04.2025.

Questions?

Feel free to contact us at tur.telpa@gmail.com. For more information about TUR and its activities we invite you to visit our website (turtelpa.lv), Instagram (@tur_telpa) and/or Facebook page (TUR).

This residency is supported by the Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation.

The Boynes Photography Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Urban Life! Open to photographers of all levels, this quarterly competition provides a platform to showcase your work and gain international recognition.

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Capture the energy, rhythm, and contrasts of cityscapes, street life, and architecture. Show us the essence of urban environments through your lens.

The Boynes Painting Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Light and Shadow! Open to painters of all levels, this quarterly competition offers artists the chance to gain international recognition.

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Explore the power of light and shadow in painting—whether through contrast, chiaroscuro, or reflections, use light to tell a story.

Theme: Portraiture

Submissions Open: February 1, 2025

Submissions Close: February 28, 2025

Prize: $250 USD + Published Interview + Newsletter + Winner Certificate

Submission Fee: $15 USD for 3 images

The Boynes Monthly Art Award for February 2025 focuses on Portraiture, a timeless theme that explores human identity, emotion, and expression. Whether traditional or contemporary, we invite artists to capture the essence of the human experience through portraiture.

Win $250 USD, a published interview + more while gaining global exposure in this exciting art competition!

Submit Now and let your creativity shine.

Be part of Singapore Fringe Festival 2026!

In our increasingly connected, complex and often conflicted world, the Fringe seeks to present meaningful, socially engaged and provocative art to encourage civil and open dialogue and collaboration. Through our programming, we hope to collectively dream and create a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Apply by 7 March 2025, 12 noon Singapore time

For more info and to apply, visit bit.ly/sgfringe2026

OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The City of West Hollywood presents 

Art in Odd Places (AiOP) 2025: VOICE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST 

Art in Odd Places (AiOP) 2025: VOICE, scheduled for July 25, 26, and 27, 2025, and curated by Deborah Oliver, invites public visual and performance art proposals to celebrate West Hollywood’s 40th anniversary.

We welcome projects that use installations, performances, actions, gestures, to reflect on the power of voice.  Whether through solo actions or collaborative projects, we seek to consider how art can amplify unheard voices, bridge divides, and reimagine community. 

VOICE is dedicated to Jacki Apple (1941-2022) – an artist, writer, composer, producer, and educator based in New York and Los Angeles. A champion of performance and conceptual art, she was dedicated to increasing the cultural power of fellow artists.  

Visit artinoddplaces.org/voice to apply. Questions? Please refer to the application FAQ page or email aiopnyc@gmail.com.

Explore the dynamic contrast between freedom and control with the Wild and Tamed theme! Open to all mediums and styles—traditional art,mixed media, digital art, sculpture, and photography—this competition invites you to interpret the duality of nature, where the untamed and the domesticatedcoexist. Show your unique perspective on the balance between wildness and order through your art!

All Winners: Featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition along side the world’s best contemporary artists.

The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists. The competition is open to works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video. 

The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition. 

The prizes include:

• Artwork Acquisition Award: An important acquisition by Malamegi Lab, which will guarantee the artist lasting visibility and a place in the permanent collection of the institution.

• Group Exhibition: Finalist artists will have the opportunity to participate in a group exhibition, offering a prestigious platform to showcase their works to an international audience of collectors, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts.

• Cash Prize: A financial award recognizing the talent and dedication of the winning artists, supporting them in their creative journey.

• Monographic Catalogue: One selected artist will receive a dedicated monographic catalogue, an exclusive publication documenting their work and artistic path, increasing the visibility and recognition of their art on the international scene. 

The Malamegi Lab Art Award represents a significant opportunity for artists to establish themselves and connect with the world of contemporary art. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work internationally and be part of a network of emerging talents. 

A global platform, prestigious prizes, and unique opportunities. Don’t let this extraordinary opportunity slip away. 

Application deadline : March 12, 2025 

You can find all the information about the contest on the official website: 

www.lab.malamegi.com 

Submit your most compelling and imaginative abstract photography for our online exhibition: Abstractions — the art of seeing differently. This exhibition seeks to explore the infinite possibilities of abstraction, where form, color, texture, and light transform into visual poetry.  

The 14th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition with 12 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. It’s not just for plein air painters! We invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine, the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. 

In addition to a total of $50,000 in ALL Cash Prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through our various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers to explore the timeless beauty of "Still Life" in our upcoming online art exhibition. This call for entry celebrates the artistry of arranging everyday objects into compelling compositions that capture the essence of stillness and storytelling. Submissions are open to artists worldwide.

The Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize, complimentary entry into the prestigious Blu Sky Artist Award, and have their artwork featured as the official poster for the exhibition. All winning artists will be awarded a digital certificate of achievement.

Entry fee: $12 per submission, with a discounted rate available for submitting 4 or more images.

Deadline for submissions: April 1st, 2025.

Show us how you bring still life to life!

Learn more and Apply at: https://tenmoirgallery.com/x6bb

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers to explore the theme "Behind the Mask"—delving into hidden truths, layered identities, and untold stories through their creative lens. This online exhibition challenges participants to uncover the unseen, celebrate vulnerability, and reveal what lies beyond the surface.

Submissions are open to artists worldwide, and the Best in Show winner will receive:

• A cash prize,
• Free entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award,
• Feature as the poster artwork for the exhibition, and more!

All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate as recognition of their achievement.

Entry Fee: $12 per submission
Deadline: March 31, 2025

Embrace the mystery and share your vision Behind the Mask.

Learn more and Apply here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/hyw0

AURORA BOREALIS is the title of a proposal that aims to add, through the imaginative and transformative power of art and beauty, a Boreal imagery to Aurora, the youngest and most "real" neighborhood in Turin. This is based on the premise that art is not an "exclusive" language, but an accessible and inclusive one, through which individuals and communities can not only feel represented but also become protagonists of processes to transform their habitat, actively becoming promoters of change and appropriation of the contexts in which they live.

The project includes a residency program for artists who are invited to transform from creators into community activators through the creation of public art works, realized through participatory processes conducted by the resident artists, which respond to the desires and needs of the community and will be donated to the community, finding placement in public or private spaces throughout the neighborhood.

The project includes three main actions:

1. The creation of Borealis, the new cultural and social center of the Aurora district, characterized by a schedule of activities and events defined through a co-programming process with stakeholders and local residents: ASSEMBLEA BOREALE.
2. The creation of public art works, realized through participatory processes conducted by resident artists, which respond to the desires and needs of the community and will be donated to the community, finding placement in public or private spaces throughout the neighborhood.
3. A new residency program for artists hosted at viadellafucina16 condominio-museo, who are invited to transform from creators into community activators and to lead training and participatory creation processes.

The project asserts the role of creativity and imagination as tools for social transformation and aims to generate a sense of civic responsibility among young people and the so-called vulnerable groups. These groups are called upon, both as recipients and active participants, to intervene in the territory where they live through relational and participatory artistic practices, to envision the future of their neighborhood. The planned group activities will be an important moment of training for both the artists and the beneficiaries, who will acquire specific technical-artistic skills and transversal competences such as creativity and critical thinking, to feel like active members of the community where they will find a recognized space for action. Furthermore, among the objectives is to increase the city's heritage of public art works in marginalized urban areas, by inviting new artistic entities to operate in relation to the territory and highlighting the city and its tangible and intangible heritage. 

Aurora Borealis represents a unique artist residency format on an international level, in which the relationship between the artist and the community is central in all phases of the process:

• in the commissioning and selection of artistic projects
• in the design and creation of artworks
• in the enjoyment and final return

Mission of the artists: The artists are called to transform from creators into community activators and to propose collective creation paths aimed at specific groups of beneficiaries (young residents of the neighborhood, young artists, students, women's groups, young migrants, young people with disabilities, etc.)

Benefits of the residency programme:

• a fee of 1600 euros
• an initial collective masterclass
• coverage of production costs for the artwork
• hospitality at viadellafucina16 condominio-museo (independent accommodation)
• workspace and area for conducting workshops
• technical assistance during the creation of the artwork
• cultural mediators for interaction with the beneficiaries of the co-creation processes
• curatorial support, press office, and networking
• video-photographic documentation of the residency
• possibility to organize public talks and other presentations
• in special cases, a partial or total reimbursement of travel costs will be considered

The call is open to artists active in any discipline who have a previous exhibition record and prior experience in participatory artistic practices.

When applying, artists are required to document their artistic journey and present a draft of the project they intend to realize.

The scientific committee—composed of distinguished figures from the world of contemporary arts and social innovation—will select a shortlist of finalist projects, of high artistic quality and social impact, to be submitted to the Boreal Assembly: a committee that citizens, associations, entities, and companies from the territory can spontaneously join.

Through this process, a total of six projects will be selected to access the residency program.

The COAL Prize 2025 dedicated to Freshwater is a call to fight against the drying up of our sensibilities towards it, to elevate it to its rightful place at the heart of general attention, to rehabilitate it in its symbolic and sacred prerogatives, to consider it as the ally and partner of our lives. It’s also a call to protect it, to play our part in restoring its natural cycles, to repair places that have been damaged, in solidarity with those, human and non-human, who are irretrievably affected. Created in 2010 by the COAL association, the COAL Prize is a vehicle for identifying, promotion, and disseminating artists around the world who bear witness to, imagine and experiment with solutions for transforming territories, ways of life, organization, and production. 

APPLICATION

The application must include the following documents in a single pdf file named NAME_Firstname_2025_Project-Title(the file must not exceed 30 MB):

– Download the application form on this pdf 

– A detailed description of the proposed project, describing its artistic dimension, its relevance to the theme‘Freshwater’, including a note on the technical feasibility of the project and a budget estimation

– At least two visuals illustrating the project

– A CV and a portfolio.

All proposals must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 20, 2025, on the COAL server: upload.projetcoal.org

The COAL Prize 2025 is founded by the French Ministry of Culture, the French Office for Biodiversity, the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, the Fondation François Sommer and the Fondation LAccolade, as well as the benefit of a partnership with the Ateliers Médicis and the Centre Wallonie Bruxelles/Paris.

CONTACT

For all inquiries, please contact: contact@projetcoal.fr

The Arts Council of York County invites artists interested in presenting their work in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts to submit exhibition proposals for the 2026 calendar year. The Dalton Gallery is a well-appointed, 1,800 square-foot professional gallery for the exhibition of experienced artists and community projects. Exhibitions are 1-2 months in length.

Works that sell while on exhibit at the Center for the Arts are subject to a 30% commission fee.

Submissions are handled through an online form. Artists wishing to be considered as a solo or group exhibition for one of the Arts Council’s 2026 gallery exhibitions must submit their work at: yorkcountyarts.org/2026callforartists