Curator: Donté K. Hayes

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 23, 2025

What does it mean to be a good future ancestor? How might today’s personal, cultural, social, and or environmental actions become legacies for those who come after us? Ancestral Futures invites artists to reflect on these questions through their creative practice. This juried exhibition, curated by artist and ceramicist Donté K. Hayes, seeks works that meditate on wisdom, intentionality, and the responsibility of shaping a world that extends beyond ourselves.

Artists are encouraged to submit works that explore:

• The role of ancestral wisdom and traditions in shaping the present.
• Cultural memory, resilience, and preservation.
• Social responsibility, healing, and intergenerational connection.
• Personal reflections on intentional living and self-cultivation.
• Environmental stewardship and sustainability as acts of care for the future.
• Artworks as monuments or markers for the future self and community.
• The influence of past memories, upbringing, and personal histories on the present moment.
• Responses to collective historical events and how they continue to inform identity, belonging, and responsibility.
• Cultural and familial knowledge passed down through generations, and how these inheritances can be transformed into care and enlightenment for the future.

Rather than envisioning utopia, this call for art asks how we can honor the knowledge, experiences, and traditions of the past to cultivate a present rooted in growth, self-improvement, and care. Cultural and familial knowledge stand at the core of this exhibition. The stories, traditions, lost histories, trauma and lessons passed down across generations hold wisdom that can guide us toward becoming better ancestors. Through the act of creation, artists are invited to transform these inheritances into artifacts, monuments or markers to possible future selves and future community. In this way, the works in Ancestral Futures will embody an ongoing dialogue between past, present, and future.

We invite artists of all backgrounds and mediums to submit artwork that explores the concept of the future ancestor though art. Submissions can include painting, drawing, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, ceramics, and video. We encourage artists to draw on personal experiences and observations in creating their work. We hope to showcase a range of perspectives and styles that do service to the complex and multifaceted nature of this topic. Through this call for art, we hope to shine a light on the ethics of long-term thinking—what The Good Ancestor author Roman Krznaric calls “deep-time humility.”

Deadline for Submission of Applications: Sunday, November23, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

• Notification of Acceptance: Will go out by email on January 6, 2026
• Delivery of work to ARC: Thursday & Friday, January 29 & 30, 2026, 2-6pm; Sat, January 31, 12-4pm
• Pick-Up Work at Gallery: Sat, February 28, 2026, 2:30-4pm
• Shipped Work Return Date: First two weeks of March (determined by the delivery method)
• *Pre-Paid FedEx or UPS return label is required
• *Do not use the U.S. Postal Service

The Escondido Arts Partnership presents the sixteenth exhibition highlighting works created in wood, sponsored by Murphy’s Fine Woodworking.  Wood workers from the California region are encouraged to submit contemporary furniture, artful furniture, traditional furniture, veneering, sculpture, wood carving, marquetry Wood art and wood turning into the exhibition. 

Curator: Brian Murphy

This annual showcelebrates the artist’s creative vision, journey, and process throughout the year and features some of the finest works of art produced by San Diego regional artists.
ALL mediums accepted.  

All submissions are to be emailed to the gallery for online jurying
Poets INC will produce its annual Summation publication with poetry inspired by the works of art.

ARRIVAL Gallery x Athens, 15th – 19th November 2025. Calling all artists! Be part of a bold, curated digital art showcase in the heart of Athens. An opportunity to showcase your work, meet fellow creatives, and reach a wider audience. Limited spots available – apply now to secure yours.

SUMMER KEYHOLDER RESIDENCY PROGRAM

 

Lower East Side Printshop, NY, offers emerging artists FREE studio residencies to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. The application deadline is April 15, 2026 for residencies from June 1 through August 31, 2026. Printmaking facilities are available for intaglio, relief, monotype, waterbased screenprinting, digital processes, and other techniques that employ the tools at hand. Keyholders work independently in the LESP Community Studio and have access to a vibrant community of peers for three months. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; some familiarity with printmaking medium is required. Artists with specific printmaking projects are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Applications are evaluated by a panel of seasoned artists, curators, and art professionals based on the quality of submitted artwork.

 

Keyholder Residency includes:

·      24/7, 3-month access to a shared studio with printmaking facilities

·      $500 stipend

·      One free printmaking class at LESP

·      Guest curator critiques and salons

·      Group exhibition opportunities

·      Consultation hours with Printshop’s staff

·      Access to the Materials for the Arts

 

Eligibility:

·      Artists must reside in New York metro area during the residency period.

·      Students enrolled in any degree program at the time of the residency are not eligible.

·      Keyholder Residencies are limited to emerging artists only. The Printshop defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists in early stages in their careers.

 

Requirements:

1. 8-10 images of recent work (JPEG format)

2. Image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions (PDF Format)

3. Artistic resume (PDF Format)

4. Application form

 

DEADLINE: February 15, 2026, 11:59PM EST

Apply online: http://www.printshop.org/summer-keyholder-residency/

 

For more information, contact: 212-673-5390 or info@printshop.org

December 2025 — Art Basel Miami Beach Be Seen at Art Basel Miami — Where the Global Art World Comes to Play In December, Miami Beach becomes the epicenter of contemporary art as Art Basel takes over the city. From the convention center to satellite fairs, parties, galleries, and pop-ups, it’s an unmissable moment — with collectors, curators, celebrities from around the world in attendance. ArtSeen gives visual artists the opportunity to join the energy — with a digital billboard showcase across Miami during the week of the fair, December 5–7, 2025. No booth? No problem. Your work still gets seen.

Nov 2025 — Sawdust Art Festival: Winter Fantasy Be Seen at Winter Fantasy — A Holiday Art Wonderland in Laguna Beach This holiday season, the iconic Sawdust Art Festival: Winter Fantasy returns to Laguna Beach, transforming the charming outdoor village into a festive, art-filled wonderland. For five weekends, thousands of visitors come to shop, celebrate, and support local creativity in a truly magical setting. ArtSeen invites visual artists to amplify their presence with a digital billboard showcase across key locations in Orange County during the festival — running November 28-30, 2025. It’s your chance to be seen by art buyers, collectors, and holiday crowds.

Your Art at the Heart of Venice Winter Fest For one unforgettable day — November 22, 2025 — Venice, California lights up with art, energy, and community. And ArtSeen gives your work a front-row spot with digital billboard placement throughout the neighborhood during Venice Winter Fest. No booth. No barriers. Just your art where the people are. What You Get: ✅ Your work on digital screens in Venice, CA ✅ Visibility during a buzzing one-day art + culture event ✅ A low-cost, high-traffic way to get your work seen

Open Call — Paris, France! February 20–23, 2026 | Montmartre Artists, this is your moment. Showcase your work in Paris’s most iconic art district — a neighborhood shaped by legends and alive with creative energy. Whether you paint, sculpt, or work in digital and mixed media, your art deserves to be seen. Where: Montmartre, Paris When: February 20–23, 2026 Spots are limited — apply now and be part of an intimate, carefully curated showcase that puts your work at the center. Be part of something intentional. Join us and let your art shine in Paris.

On January 19, 2026, ArtSeen will showcase artists on a taxi circulating the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This moving gallery ensures your work is seen by curators, collectors, and art lovers in one of the world’s cultural capitals.

On February 8, 2026, The Met opens Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson — a historic exhibition exploring identity, dignity, and the human condition. ArtSeen invites you to be part of the moment, with your work showcased on a circulating taxi gallery around The Met and through Manhattan.

On March 16, 2026, MoMA PS1 presents Ayoung Kim, whose immersive practice pushes the boundaries of contemporary art. ArtSeen invites artists to join the moment, with work showcased on a circulating taxi gallery around MoMA PS1 and throughout Queens and Manhattan.

Exhibit in Brazil - Flow 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 20 November 2025

Please visit our website for more info.

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

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is seeking artists in music, theatre, dance, visual art, media art, and literature to participate in the 2026 North Charleston Arts Fest to be held April 29-May 3 at various venues throughout North Charleston, SC. Regional and local artists and community organizations are welcome to submit an application to perform on stage or present their talents through programs such as exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and more. The application can be accessed at www.NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com/apply.Agents submitting applications on behalf of two or more acts should contact the Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5854 or culturalarts@northcharleston.orgfor special application instructions. There is NO fee to apply. Applications will be accepted through the online submission platform until midnight on Monday, December 15, 2025. Artists in need of assistance with any part of the application process may contact the Cultural Arts Department to schedule a one-on-one meeting, which can be conducted over the phone, virtually, or in person. The Arts Fest review panel will select applicants from all art disciplines to create a line-up of free events that will work well in the available venues and are geared to meet the interests of a cross-section of ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Proposals for new concepts or programs are encouraged.

The North Charleston Arts Fest is an annual five-day celebration of the arts, offering an array of events and activities such as concerts, theatre presentations, dance performances, exhibitions, installations, children’s programs, workshops, demonstrations, and more, throughout the City of North Charleston. Now entering its 43rd year, the festival continues to evolve with a diverse schedule of events that are offered with free admission for all. The Cultural Arts Department strives to produce an inclusive public celebration of the arts with offerings that expose, engage, and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.

For more information about the North Charleston Arts Fest and other participation opportunities visit NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com or contact the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department office at 843-740-5854 or culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

OPEN CALL: Spreads Magazine is now accepting submissions for our Winter 2026 Issue. We’re looking for bold, brilliant, and visually captivating work across all mediums—painting, photography, illustration, digital art, sculpture, mixed media and more.

Filling the Frame

 

Deadline for submissions: Nov 10, 2025

Juror: Dallas Crow

Prints due: Dec 19, 2025

Exhibition: January 2 - January 31, 2026

https://bit.ly/PPG-Fillingtheframe

 

For FILLING THE FRAME, we invite photographers to celebrate more: layered compositions, intersecting subjects, overlapping lines, patterns, and textures that fill the space with intention. Think of street scenes bursting with energy, crowded markets, tangled forests, intricate still lifes, or abstractions that challenge our sense of visual harmony.

 

We are honored to have Dallas Crow as the juror for Filling the Frame. He will select up to 35 images in our Middlebury, Vermont Exhibition 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 photographers' URL. 

 

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

We’re heading to Brighton — and you’re invited!

Be a part of Houston FotoFest 2026 at the Art League of Baytown, an official Participating Space.  Over the past 12 years the Art League of Baytown (ALB) has issued a call for entry for each FotoFest biennial.  This FotoFest season our theme is “A Sense of Place”.  Juror Catherine Couturier will select 50 artworks for display in our main gallery from March 12 through May 16.  Ms. Couturier is the owner and director of Catherine Couturier Gallery.  The gallery has been a member of AIPAD (Association of Photography Art Dealers) since 1998, the most prestigious institute of its kind in the world.

The Art League of Baytown was established in 1954 and has been at the current 110 W. Texas Ave location in Baytown since 2008.  We have numerous art events throughout the year so keep abreast of our schedule at artleagueofbaytown.org. Additional info at www.visitbaytown.com.

Professional or amateur artists working in two or three-dimensional media are invited to apply for the Civic Center Rotating Art Gallery. The gallery is located in the Civic Center (525 West Cota Street) on the first floor. Exhibits are scheduled for 12-week periods. More than one artist's works may be exhibited at one time.

Display Dates: December 2, 2025 - February 27, 2026

We are a private social club in Sacramento dedicated to wellness, creativity, and connection, and we're looking for our next artist. We are currently accepting submissions for our Q1 residency, with applications due October 31st.

The Anderson Resident Artist Program offers a unique quarterly residency designed to give artists the freedom to create without compromise. 

What We Offer:

• A quarterly residency to develop a new body of work inspired by a curated collection of 300 original photographs by Jacquelyn Anderson
  
• The artist will work from their own location and does not need to reside in Sacramento
• Compensation for the artist's time and creative work
• An exclusive art show at the conclusion of the residency
• 100% of art sales proceeds go directly to the artist

About the Program: The Anderson Resident Artist Program was created in loving memory of Jackie Anderson, a devoted photographer and quiet champion of the arts. Her husband, Jim Anderson, established this program as a living tribute, offering artists what Jackie valued most: the space and support to focus entirely on their craft.

Art is the heartbeat of The Jacquelyn—it sparks authentic connections and challenges us all to see the world through fresh eyes. We believe in supporting working artists and creating space where creativity can flourish alongside community.

For full details and application information, please visit this link. Submit applications to RAP@thejacquelyn.com. 

If you have any questions about the program or would like to learn more about The Jacquelyn, please reach out to the email above.

First Street Gallery is pleased to announce its “SELECTS 2026” juried exhibition opportunity. We invite artists to exhibit a small body of work that explores a current or long standing artistic interest. The show opens on January 8, 2026 and runs through January 30, 2026 in our Chelsea Gallery located at 547 West 27th Street, Suite 514 in New York City.

SELECTS 2026 will highlight a select group of artists, who will each have an exhibition area of approximately 10’H x 10’W of wall space (not necessarily contiguous). Artists with free-standing 3D work will be given the equivalent amount of floor space.

Open to U.S. resident artists 18 years and older, excluding artist currently represented by First Street Gallery and exhibitors in the Gallery’s SELECTS 2024 and 2025 exhibitions. 

Eligible works: ORIGINAL oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, collage, mixed media, assemblage and sculpture in any material. Maximum weight for all 2D and 3D work: 30 lbs. 2D work must be wired and ready for hanging. Sculptors are urged to provide their own pedestals.

All entries must be submitted through the online Entry Form, linked at the bottom of the Prospectus.

XoXo Gallery Call for Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: November 1, 2025 @ Midnight

Application Link

XoXo Gallery invites artists, curators, and collectives to submit proposals for exhibitions to be considered for December 8, 2025 - January 11, 2026. We welcome submissions in all media, disciplines, and formats—solo or group exhibitions, curated projects, installations, and interdisciplinary works are encouraged to apply. 

XoXo Gallery is located in the BROMO Arts District at 218 West Saratoga St. (Maryland Art Place), situated on the 3rd floor.

About this opportunity: 

XoXo Gallery will rent its exhibition venue to the selected candidate for $600. The selected candidate agrees to rent the space and enter into an MOU with XoXo Gallery. All artwork will be covered under XoXo Gallery’s conditions covering loans - meaning artwork exhibited will be insured during the December 8 - January 11 exhibition window. All exhibiting artists will be required to complete an XoXo gallery loan agreement (if you would like an example of a XoXo Gallery Loan Agreement please email: goxxipgirlcollective@gmail.com). The selected candidate is responsible for hosting their own gallery hours, however, XoXo will work with the curator to ensure access to the space (we cannot guarantee that we will maintain normal hours of operation - i.e. Tuesday - Saturday from 12 to 4 PM). All sales will be brokered and the responsibility of the renter. All sales in the BROMO Arts District for the exhibiting artist do not need to be recorded as income.

About XoXo Gallery: 

Founded by twelve members of the Goxxip Girl Collective, XoXo Gallery is an up and coming artist-run space with a focus on curation. Committed to showcasing diverse exhibitions and programming, XoXo Gallery operates under a cooperative model, and challenges conventional perspectives, by fostering a platform for innovative artistic expression and incubation.

Who Should Apply:

We encourage proposals from emerging and established artists, curators, and collaborators working locally or regionally. We are committed to presenting diverse perspectives and supporting practices that challenge, inspire, and engage audiences in meaningful ways.

Proposal Guidelines:

Please include the following in your submission:

• Exhibition title

• Exhibition Proposal description (500 words max): Should include concept + content

• Curator/Artist CV(s)

• Curator/Artist bio(s) (200 words per participant)

• Sample work (5–10 images or video links with descriptions)

• Installation requirements (including technical needs or spatial considerations)

Timeline: 

October 1 - Call Released

November 1 - Deadline to apply 

November 2 - November 9 - Deliberation and proposals reviewed by XoXo Gallery members/committee 

November 10 - Notification of Acceptance or Rejection

December 8 - Access to Space and keys released to selected candidate

January 11 - Exhibition de-installed and keys returned to XoXo Gallery 

Deadline: November 1, 2025 @ MIDNIGHT 

Submission Format: All proposals must be submitted via google form

Selection Process:

Proposals will be reviewed by XoXo Gallery members. The selected applicant will be notified by Monday, November 10. Selected projects will receive access to the gallery space and promotional support and basic installation assistance upon request.

We look forward to reviewing your proposal. Thank you for your interest in contributing to XoXo Gallery’s vibrant exhibition program.

Submit proposals via THIS LINK

Questions? Contact: goxxipgirlcollective@gmail.com

Applications for ACRE Summer Residency Program open until November 18! 

Our 14-day residencies host 20-25 artists per session. We support visual artists, sound artists, musicians, performers, writers, community makers, curators, and administrators, ACRE provides artists with the opportunity to expand upon their individual practices and foster generative relationships within a collaborative community. 

Set on 1,000 acres of wetland, hills, and farmland, the residency facilities include expansive communal work-spaces, a screen-printing studio, an outdoor wood shop, fibers studio, ceramics studio, an art & tech facility, and a sound studio. Shared accommodations are furnished with bathrooms, kitchenettes, and porches. Two meals and a continental breakfast are provided, and are prepared daily using ingredients grown in the surrounding area.

Over the subsequent year, ACRE endeavors to provide further opportunities for exposure, community building, and professional development to its alumni. These efforts complement other activities and programming designed to create the conditions for a thriving and enduring arts network.

Applications and more information can be found at www.acreresidency.org/application

Cost: $700 ($50/day) 

Please reach out to application@acreresidency.org should you have any questions about the opportunity.

Kaiser Studios is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Renaissance Box Residency Program, a unique 12-week immersive residency in Cleveland, Ohio. This program brings together STEM professionals and artists to collaborate on innovative, interdisciplinary projects that combine science and studio art.

Residency participants receive a $1,000 stipend, 24/7 access to a dedicated studio space, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to present their work in a culminating public exhibition and engaging community programs.

Eligibility: Open to artists and STEM professionals residing in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, or Lake counties in Ohio.

Application Deadline: January 1, 2026

For more details and to apply, visit: www.renaissancebox.org

Our world is filled with animals.  Whether your first thoughts are about lions, and tigers and bears, elephants working in the Asian lumber industry, or two/four legged pets there are so many options. And don’t forget the fish tank and reptiles.

 

So, if life takes you on an exotic African safari, traveling in Southeast Asia, visiting a local zoo or aquarium, or just looking around in your own home/neighborhood the animal kingdom offers huge photographic opportunities. Puppies that play joyfully, the migration in the Serengeti, your parakeet pecking at your glasses and dolphins gracefully jumping out of the ocean are just starting points. The finish line at a horse race, mice munching cheese, and a bee or butterfly collecting nectar from a flower – the possibilities go on and on.

 

As with all our contests send us your best. All 2D photo processes are welcome.

Please Note

-       Images awarded an NYC4PA prize within the past 2 years are not eligible. Images submitted that were not selected for a prize may be submitted at any time.

-       We use a blind jury process – no signatures or watermarks on the submitted files

Deadline: Saturday, November 1 @ MIDNIGHT | Application
 

PROSPECTUS 
 

CALL FOR ENTRY: Have your work purchased by local buyers & collectors, just in time for the holidays! Maryland Art Place (MAP) is seeking artists for UNDER $2500, our upcoming winter benefit exhibition & affordable art sale. The exhibition will include approximately 1-3 works by each selected artist (scale dependent – in the case of smaller works more than 3 pieces may be accepted). Each individual piece must retail for $2,500 or less.

Why UNDER $2500? In the last 2 years inflation has been a huge contributing factor to rising artwork sales prices. Simply put, the cost of goods for artists to create their art is far higher than it used to be. The majority of galleries consider the most important contemporary artwork value segments to be under $5,000–$10,000 according to ARTSY (2023.) It is with that in mind that MAP is presenting UNDER $2500 as affordable.

In our 13th year of the sale, we look forward to showcasing a more diverse and broader range of artworks. Artists are encouraged to submit works retailing in both the UNDER $500 and UNDER $2500 categories to include original works, editioned prints, sculptures and more.

UNDER $2500 is MAP’s winter benefit. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will be split 50/50 between Maryland Art Place and the artist. The event is ticketed ($40) however participating artists are welcomed free of charge.

UNDER $2500 is a hybrid, physical and virtual exhibition event. The physical exhibition opens Friday, November 21  from 6pm-10pm. Artworks may be purchased by patrons and taken off the walls on a first come first served basis that night. All works will be wrapped in brown paper with MAP’s signature holiday bow. 

The virtual sale will launch the very next day, Saturday November 22 at 10 am and run through BLACK FRIDAY, November 28, 10pm. The virtual sale will include more artists than the physical sale. *Please note: applications received will be selected for either the virtual sale (featured online) exclusively, or for both the physical (featured in gallery) AND virtual exhibition (featured online). Your acceptance letter will indicate in which capacity your work will be presented. 

MAP will maintain gallery hours Saturday, November 22 from Noon-4pm for any remaining physical works that may be left for purchase.

TIMELINE 

October 1  – Call For Entry Released

November 1  – Call For Entry Deadline, MIDNIGHT

Week of November 3 – Artists Notified of Selection

Friday, November 7 –  Monday , November 10 – Artwork Drop Off – 11am-4pm 

Friday, November 21  (6 – 10pm) & Saturday, November 22, 2025 (12 to 4pm)– Under $500

Saturday, November 22, 10am  – Friday, November 28, 10pm – Virtual Exhibition & Sale

The workshop is designed for photographers eager to transform their body of work into a professional photo-book. Over the course of one week, participants will develop both a digital project and a physical dummy, ready to be self-published or submitted to publishers. Through intensive sessions, you’ll gain essential skills in material selection, editing, layout, typography, and printing. The program combines individual practice, in-depth feedback, and group discussions, ensuring a rich and immersive experience. All you need to bring is your photo selection and access to Adobe InDesign.

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. 

FALL 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. 

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visithttps://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grantsupports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. 

Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category:Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline:  Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

Quality Writing:
Besides the prestige of being published amongst some of the finest established artists in the world and gaining recognition with notable galleries and institutions, the main reason artists apply is because of the quality of our writing. TCP critical essays discuss the accomplishments, interpretations, process, and unique attributes by individual artists featured in the catalogue. The writing by Titan Contemporary Publishing is 100% human-created content, absolutely no artificial intelligence used.

Eligibility Criteria:
All forms of visual art are eligible including photography, performance art, theatre performance, video art, film, installation, printmaking, assemblage, collage, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, light design, jewelry & fashion design, dance, ballet, etc.

We especially encourage alternative / experimental artists to apply.

Read more details and Apply at https://www.titancontemporary.net/info-callforartists

Overview

The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in partnership with the LEDC ArtsCommittee (LAC), invites curators, independent artists/collectives, and interdisciplinary teams to submit proposals for the 2026 season at the 20*20 House, Lansdowne’s community-based gallery and art space. We are seeking proposals for group exhibitions, participatory art experiences, and socially engaged installations that align with the complexity and character of our borough and surrounding communities.

We especially welcome proposals that address social issues, elevate underrepresented voices, and invite the public into dialogue, reflection, and creative participation.Exhibitions that include interactive elements, activation events, and/or hands-on makingopportunities are highly encouraged.

About the 20*20 House

The 20*20 House is a contemporary community gallery space located in Lansdowne, PA, just six miles west of Philadelphia. Operated by the LEDC with oversight from the volunteer-led LEDC Arts Committee, the house offers a flexible, intimate venue for contemporary and community-based art exhibitions. Exhibitions and programming at the 20*20 House are always free to the public and are intended to foster connection across diverse audiences through creativity, conversation, and experimentation.


What We’re Looking For

We seek proposals for group exhibitions (solo shows will not be considered) that include at least two of the following elements:

● Engagement with social issues, particularly those relevant to Lansdowne and neighboring communities

● Participatory or interactive elements that invite public involvement

● Cross-disciplinary or cross-organizational collaborations

● Public programs, such as artist talks, academic discussions, or hands-on workshops

● Activation of underserved audiences, including youth, seniors, and residents historically excluded from gallery spaces through participatory, educational, or collaborative opportunities, subject matter, and/or exhibition designSelected exhibitions will be scheduled between January and December 2026. Exhibitions generally run on a 6-8 week timeline from the opening reception to the closing date. Installation periods may vary based on individual proposal needs.

Support Provided

● Curatorial honorarium of $700 - $1,000

● Modest budget for exhibition materials

● Additional funding available for public programs including; community classes/workshops, interdisciplinary panels, interactive and live performances, and/or collaborative activations

● Marketing support via LEDC and LAC channels

● Gallery assistance for installation and opening reception

● Access to LEDC’s broader network of Lansdowne-based non-profits, educators, and small businesses for collaborative opportunities

Submission Requirements

Your proposal should include:

1. Curatorial Statement (500 - 750 words)

○ What is the central idea or question guiding your project?

○ How does your proposal respond to community issues or invite participation?

2. Preliminary Artist List○ Include short bios and links to previous work (no more than 6–8 artists total)

3. Sample Images (5–10 works total)

○ May include proposed artist works and mock-ups as well as previous curatorial work.

4. Proposed Public Programming

○ Describe potential workshops, panels, community collaborations, etc.

○ Indicate any needs for supplemental funding5. Resume or CV (for lead curator or curatorial team)Timeline

How to Apply

Please fill out our application at: bit.ly/LACCuratorialProposalQuestions

Ahmet Öğüt

neither artificial nor intelligent

preview 6th November, 6pm

6th November 2025 - 8th February 2026 

A plus A Gallery, Venice

Ahmet Öğüt, widely recognized for his participatory and socially engaged projects, returns to Venice after representing Turkey at the Venice Biennale in 2009 with a new body of work that brings to light his rarely explored painting practice. Titled neither artificial nor intelligent, the exhibition features a previously unseen selection of ten oil portraits from a larger series of fifty, created over the past three years. The works will be on view exclusively on-site at A plus A Gallery from November 6, 2025, to February 8, 2026. 

Images of the artworks will be made available online only once they are no longer in the artist’s possession. Until then, the show offers a fully in-person viewing experience, genuine and free from digital mediation.

The 70x70cm canvases depict both fictional and real artists, each with diverse practices and from various cities that are not disclosed to the viewer. Why do we associate a particular face with a specific place or type of art? What biases influence our interpretation of an image? Neither artificial nor intelligent invites an offline and individual encounter with the portrayed artists, figures who rarely receive institutional recognition due to their political status and origins, within a western classificatory system also deeply rooted in the filtering structures of artificial intelligence.

The title of the series is gifted from Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford (Yale University Press, 2021), in which the author traces how artificial intelligence, often perceived as abstract and detached from human input, is actually the cause of tangible and lasting damage such as war, environmental degradation, and social inequality.

Drawing from the historical context outlined in the book about control over facial recognition technologies, from phrenology to unauthorized mass data collection, to today’s intelligent vision training techniques, the exhibition questions how technological progress still relies on inherently flawed classification methods shaped by human bias and systems of power.

Born in Silvan, Diyarbakir, Ahmet Öğüt completed his BA from the Fine Arts Faculty at Hacettepe University, Ankara, MA from Art and Design Faculty at Yıldız Teknik University, Istanbul. He works across different media and has exhibited widely, more recently with solo exhibitions in institutions including Art on the Underground & New Contemporaries, Van Abbemuseum, State of Concept Athens, Kunstverein Dresden, Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Chisenhale Gallery; Berkeley Art Museum; and Kunsthalle Basel.

He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, including; Singapore Biennale (2025); Sense of Safety, Yermilov Centre Kharkiv (2024); Dhaka Art Summit (2023); 17th Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul, (2022); FRONT International 2022, Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, Ohio (2022); Asia Society Triennial: We Do Not Dream Alone (2021); In the Presence of Absence, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (2020); Zero Gravity at Nam SeMA, Seoul Museum of Art (2019); Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale (2018); the British Art Show 8 (2015-2017); the 13th Biennale de Lyon (2015); Performa 13, the Fifth Biennial of Visual Art Performance, New York (2013); the 7th Liverpool Biennial (2012); the 12th Istanbul Biennial (2011); the New Museum Triennial, New York (2009); and the 5th Berlin Biennial for Contemporary Art (2008).

Öğüt was awarded the Visible Award for the Silent University (2013); the special prize of the Future Generation Art Prize, Pinchuk Art Centre, Ukraine (2012); the De Volkskrant Beeldende Kunst Prijs 2011, Netherlands; and the Kunstpreis Euro- pas Zukunft, Museum of Contemporary Art, Germany (2010). He co-represented Turkey at the 53rd Venice Biennale (2009). Lives and works in Amsterdam and Istanbul. His works in institutional collections such as Guggenheim Museum New York; Kadist, San Francisco, US - Paris; Rennie Collection, Vancouver; Sammlung Goetz, Munich; Frans Hals Museum; FRAC Nord-Pas de Calais, Dunkerque; Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis; KIASMA Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki; Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven; Fondazione Giuliani, Rome; MSU Broad Art Museum, East Lansing; Vehbi Koç Foundation, Istanbul.

Ahmet Öğüt

neither artificial nor intelligent

preview 6th November, 6pm

6th November 2025 - 8th February 2026

A plus A Gallery, Venice

For press inquiries, or to schedule a visit, contact: info@aplusa.it

www.aplusa.it

+39 041 2770466

Exhibition Description: 

The Uncivil Canvas: Art in the Age of Discord invites artists working across all mediums to contribute to a collective visual essay that reflects our turbulent times through a feminist lens, in particular to reflect the lived experiences of women, children, and marginalized communities. We seek art that responds to the pressing issues that shape our global landscape: racial injustice, immigration, systemic inequities, criminal (in)justice, and stark imbalances in wealth, power, education, housing, and access to essential resources like food, water, healthcare and ongoing wars. We welcome pieces that confront the climate crisis, affirm women's rights, and celebrate gender diversity in all its forms.

Rather than overt protest pieces, we seek nuanced, multi-dimensional works—realism to conceptual—that confront the erosion of human rights under the current administration. The exhibition will operate as an instrument of resistance and empathy, challenging policies and ideologies rooted in division and authoritarianism, with art that speaks truth to power and refuses silence in the face of regression and the unraveling of humanity.

We believe the artist’s voice will help to foster these important dialogues worldwide and invite artists to add their voice. 

This exhibition, "The Uncivil Canvas: Art in the Age of Discord" is open to women and non-binary artists, including transgender women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer artists. 

Please submit images of up to three works in all mediums that include a visual element and have not been previously exhibited at WMG. Artists must address the theme of this exhibition in their work and in their artist statement.

About the Juror: Karen M. Gutfreund is an independent curator and artist with a focus on feminist and social justice art. She has worked in the Painting & Sculpture Department for MoMA, Andre Emmerick Gallery, The Knoll Group, the John Berggruen Gallery and the Pacific Art League, and is an art consultant to both corporations and individuals. She served on the board of the Women’s Caucus for Art, the Pacific Art League and the Petaluma Arts Council. She was the National Exhibitions Director for the Women’s Caucus for Art for six years, is a member of ArtTable, the Northern California Representative for The Feminist Art Project, and Curator for UniteWomen.org. 

To date Gutfreund has created over fifty national exhibitions and in 2020 curated a collection of art in a book titled “Not Normal: Art in the Age of Trump” showcasing 147 artists with 350+ works of art. Lastly, Gutfreund is an artist and has exhibited extensively around the country. She has a BFA in Photographic Design and a BA in Art History, and studies towards an MA from New York University. Gutfreund has lived in all four corners of the United States and currently lives in the Sierra Foothills outside of Yosemite in CA.

 www.KarenGutfreund.com, www.GutfreundCornettArt.com and @karengutfreundart 

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The exhibition will be held from January 17 to February 14, 2026 at Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607.

Calendar 

Exhibition Dates: January 17 – February 14, 2026 

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 4 to 7 PM CST 

Artist Walkthrough: Saturday, February 14 from 2 to 4 PM CST 

Entry Due Date: November 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CST 

Notification: November 29, 2025

Entry Fee 

The entry fee is $35. Each entry requires a minimum of one artwork, though up to three artworks may be considered per submission. Entry fees are non-refundable. 

Members at the Enhanced Artist Level ($100) and above receive one free entry annually. Please email general@womanmade.org to receive your one-time code for free entry redemption. 

WMG offers up to 30 fee waivers per exhibition. To acknowledge the historic inequities of wealth distribution, they are mainly reserved for ALAANA/BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. If you require a fee waiver simply email us explaining your need and we will assist you. Please email WMG at general@womanmade.org to request a fee-waiver. 

Eligibility Woman Made Gallery is a space for women and nonbinary artists, including trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer artists. We welcome art from women and non-binary artists from our local community, regionally based, and around the world. 

Due to wall size restrictions, artworks must be no larger than 6’ horizontally and under 75 pounds in weight, unless delivered to and picked up from our gallery by the artist. Artists may be additionally responsible for the installation of oversized works. 

New media artworks are eligible. To be considered, artists must submit a sample .mp4 or URL under 10 mins for purposes of consideration. For exhibition, WMG requires a digital transfer (Google Drive, Vimeo downloads, WeTransfer) as well as a USB formatted in .mp4 file format delivered to the gallery. WMG can provide a limited number of screens and projectors with basic speakers. All other new media needs are the responsibility of the artist. 

Art Sales Accepted work may be listed for sale or be not for sale (NFS). WMG will retain a 40% commission on sold works. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. Sold artworks shall remain in the exhibition until the end of the exhibition. Artists will be paid no later than 30 days after the close of the exhibit. Artists may donate any portion of their commission to WMG. 

Terms of Exhibition An artist contract with full terms of the exhibition will be administered at the time of acceptance notification. Artists need to retrieve their work by the date noted in the artist contract or make alternate arrangements. WMG is unable to store work beyond the pick-up date. Artists may donate their art to WMG's fundraising efforts if unable to pick it up. WMG is happy to talk through preparations, offer advice, and recommend resources as requested.

Yosemite Renaissance is an international competition and travelling exhibition of works inspired by Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada range of California. See prospectus for more information. 

Abandoned buildings are more than relics of the past—they are silent monuments to history, memory, and the passage of time. Their peeling paint, fractured walls, and quiet interiors hold stories that have slipped into stillness. In this juried exhibition, Decagon Gallery invites photographers to explore the strange allure and poetic resonance of architectural spaces left behind.

​We are seeking images that engage with the theme of abandoned or neglected structures—buildings overtaken by nature, spaces weathered by time, or interiors echoing with absence. Both documentary and interpretive approaches are welcome. Whether your work is rooted in urban exploration, formal composition, or surreal reinterpretation, we want to see how you find beauty in decay.

Juror Andrew Moore is widely acclaimed for his long term photographic series, which record the effect of time on the natural and built landscape. 

The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Central Oklahoma seeks submissions for Ephemeral, a juried photography exhibition open to artists across the globe. This show will showcase diverse interpretations of transience, impermanence, and the fleeting nature of experience. Recognizing life's ephemerality can foster a deeper appreciation for the beauty and importance of each passing moment and encourage a more deliberate and intentional approach to living.

Submit up to three digital images. Digital Submissions must be received by 11:59PM on Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

If your work is selected, you will receive an email by October, Jan. 24th with our congratulations and a request for the physical print. Shipping and return shipping cost is not provided. Physical prints must be received by 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 13th.

Deadlines:

October 19: Digital Submission Due

October 24: Selections will be made and artists notified

November 13: Physical Submissions Due

Nov. 24 - Jan. 21: Exhibition

January 30: Submissions mailed back to artist

Deadline: November 1st, 2025
Entry Fee: $24 for 3 images

Apply here:

https://tenmoirgallery.com/orange-online-open-call/

Are you ready to capture the essence of vibrant creativity? We invite talented artists and photographers to participate in our Orange Art Online Competition & Virtual Exhibition. This is your chance to explore the myriad aspects and meanings of the color orange, from its bold and energetic hues to its cultural and personal significance, and present your unique interpretation.

With the potential to win $700 in cash prizes, this is an opportunity not to be missed! The Best in Show award offers a $150 cash prize, a solo exhibition, and extensive promotion. Plus, entry automatically qualifies you for the Blu Sky Artist Award, with a chance to win $500! 

We welcome all styles and 2d or 3d mediums, from vibrant paintings and detailed drawings to evocative photographs and mixed media pieces. 

Your images will be used only for marketing, promotional, and display purposes for any show organized by Ten Moir Gallery. The artist shall retain all copyrights of any image they submit to Ten Moir Gallery.

Ten Moir Gallery is not your typical online gallery; we are passionate promoters of your artwork. Our art competitions and exhibitions are designed by creatives who understand the artist's soul. It's not just about showcasing your art; it's about amplifying your voice on the global stage. With every stroke, we aim to paint a story of your success, ensuring that your art is seen, celebrated, and embraced by a diverse audience. Join our vibrant community and let your art resonate far beyond virtual borders.  

Call for Art: Sky & Clouds – Juried Online Art Competition

Deadline: October 31st, 2025

Organized by: Ten Moir Gallery

Location: Online Exhibition (Worldwide Entry)

Entry Fee: $24 for 3 images

Theme: Sky & Clouds
Ten Moir Gallery invites artists worldwide to enter the Sky & Clouds art competition. Submit work inspired by the open sky—whether it's sunrise, stormy weather, surreal cloudscapes, or abstract interpretations of atmosphere and light. All mediums accepted including painting, photography, digital, sculpture, and mixed media.

Awards & Recognition:

• Best in Show: Cash Prize, Featured on homepage + newsletter, interview, certificate
• Top winners: Cash Prize for 1st place, Featured in the online exhibition + social media spotlight
• Honorable Mentions: Recognized in the exhibition
• All selected artists will have their work published in the online show

Eligibility:

• Open to artists 18+ worldwide
• All experience levels welcome
• Must submit original work

Submission Link: 

https://tenmoirgallery.com/sky-clouds-art-competition-juried-artshow-online/

This award-winning, Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival is produced by Thunderbird Artists, in conjunction with the 501c3 Imprints of Honor (formerly Veterans Heritage Project) and is officially the Town of Carefree's Signature Event.  This nationally acclaimed fine art festival in Carefree is widely known as "...a collector's paradise."TM

Thunderbird Artists Mission is to promote fine art and fine crafts, paralleled with the ambiance of unique wines and fine music, while supporting the artists, merchants and surrounding communities.

2026Spring/Summer Ceramics Artist Residency Program

The Eureka Springs School of the arts is looking for practicing ceramics artists who are seeking focused time to refine their skills, create work and/or explore new avenues within their medium.

• The 2026 Spring/Summer Ceramics Residency will span approximately 7 weeks beginning on May 30th, 2026, through July 18th, 2026, with a closing reception on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.
• Up to two participants will be selected.
• Resident(s) will receive a $500 honorarium and on-campus lodging. Resident(s) will have 24-hour access to the ESSA ceramics studio and kiln house and access to all tools and equipment in the ceramics studio.
• The deadline for submissions is February 18th, 2026, and applicants will be notified by March 3rd, 2026.
• Submit application materials via email to program@essa-art.org.
• https://essa-art.org/instructors/residency-program/
  

Arte Natura is a thematic exhibition based on art inspired by the world of nature and biology. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, May 14 - June 6, 2026 and is open for entry to all artists working in any media. All interpretations of the theme are acceptable, including landscape, fruits, vegetables, flowers, fauna and human figuration as part of the natural environment.

Neoteric Abstract is an annual, thematic exhibition dedicated to abstract art that is open for entry to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, April 9  - May 2, 2026 and is open to all forms of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. 

Now accepting applications for monthly exhibitions July 2026-June 2027 

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Established and emerging professional visual artists are invited to apply individually or with a group to exhibit at Park Circle Gallery. The gallery aims to showcase artwork by local and regional artists in a variety of subjects and media.  The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department manages the exhibitions in the space, which are rotated monthly and may feature two or more artists concurrently. Exhibits are programmed one year in advance according to fiscal year. A Review Panel will convene in December 2025 to evaluate and select exhibits for July 2026-June 2027. There is no fee to apply. Artists must submit proposals online at http://northcharlestonculturalartsdepartment.slideroom.comby Sunday, November 30, 2025, in order for their work to be considered.

Park Circle Gallery (PCG) is located at 4820 Jenkins Avenue in the bustling Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC, nearby several restaurants, bars, breweries, and shops. Exhibits are open to the public Wednesday-Saturday and admission is free.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Only original, two-dimensional or three-dimensional pieces will be considered. Submission requirements include an artist statement, resume and exhibition history, exhibition concept, and five quality digital images that portray the quality and style of the artists’ work.

For additional information about PCG and other exhibition opportunities, or to learn more about programs and services offered by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, visit culturalarts.northcharleston.org , email culturalarts@northcharleston.org , follow the gallery on Instagram @ParkCircleGallery, or call 843-740-5854.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition all about animals from tame to wild and from sweet to ferocious, including birds, fish and all aquatic and amphibian life forms. 

The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, October 15th 2025.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks.

https://artgalleryring.com/animal.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.  The top winners will be featured prominently in a 3D Rotation Gallery on the front page of the website 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.

VisArts Solo Exhibitions 2026: Free, Open Call

VisArts invites artists working in all media to apply for 2026 solo exhibitions in the Gibbs Street Gallery, Common Ground Gallery, and Concourse Gallery. Exhibitions in each of the galleries explore the breadth of contemporary art and feature emerging to mid-career artists. Exhibits reflect a wide range of media and experimental approaches that offer the viewer unexpected interactions with art.  

 

• The Gibbs Street Gallery is approximately 1,100 square feet with 16-foot ceilings. It’s at street level with floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall. International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply.  
• The Common Ground Gallery is located on Floor 2 and is approximately 300 square feet. International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply. 
• The Concourse Gallery is located on Floor 2 and is approximately 500 square feet. It has curved windows along one wall. International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply.  

  Applicants who’ve participated in a solo exhibition at VisArts within the past three years aren’t eligible to apply.  

Application Deadline: Friday, November 14 at 11:59 PM

All VisArts calls are free.

Incomplete applications won’t be reviewed.

Floor Plans of Galleries
 

• Gibbs Street Gallery 
• Common Ground Gallery 
• Concourse Gallery 

 

 
  SketchUp plans for the galleries are available upon request.  

Required Application Materials
 

• Application form  
• High resolution images with captions for up to 10 works of art.  
• Images must be in .jpg, .tiff, .png, or .gif file format with a minimum image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.  
• Film and video pieces are welcome; two minutes of video, film, sound, or performance documentation equals one work. You may submit up to 10 minutes of film or video in total. Videos must be in .mp4 or .mov file format.  
• Artist statement (200 words maximum)  
• Artist bio (200 words maximum)  
• Exhibition proposal  
• Resume/CV  

About VisArts
VisArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts.  

A hub for artistic exploration and social impact since 1987, VisArts brings people together through shared creative experiences, including:  
 

• Award-winning art classes, camps, and parties for children and adults  
• Critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, programs + events  
• Studio Artist and Emerging Curator programs  
• VisAbility Art Lab and Accessible Arts Classes for artists with disabilities  
• Community art workshops  
• Art + Wellness programs  
• Volunteer and internship opportunities  
• The Rockville Arts Festival  

These inspire new ideas, encourage self-expression, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate the visual arts as fundamental to a connected community.  

VisArts is an active and important presence in the greater metropolitan arts community. We’re located in the heart of Rockville Town Square, a thriving gathering place for the neighborhood and surrounding cities. Rockville offers easy access to public transportation to Washington, DC via the Metro (Red Line), an excellent bus system, bike trails, and parking.  

Call for Entry: Sanctuary

An International Photography Exhibition by Decagon Gallery

​Decagon Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit images for Sanctuary, an online exhibition exploring the spaces, places, and moments that offer us refuge, peace, and renewal.

What does sanctuary mean to you? It might be a quiet corner of your home, a place of worship, a stretch of untouched landscape, a gathering of loved ones, or even an inner state of calm. Sanctuary can be physical or emotional, private or communal, fleeting or eternal. We welcome all photographic interpretations that reflect the essence of finding shelter, comfort, and belonging in a turbulent world.

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Awards and Features:

• First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition

• Second Place: $300 cash prize

• Third Place: $200 cash prize

• Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions

• *All the above awards include a FREE exhibition catalog (only to countries Blurb delivers to)

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• All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge

• Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase.

• A short video presentation will be created and shared on our YouTube channel and the gallery website and social media.

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Entry Guidelines:

• Fee: $24 for up to 4 images.

• $4 each for the next 4 images (entries 5–8).

• Two additional entries (9–10) FREE when you pay for the first 8.

• Presentation: All submitted photographs must be labeled "First Name-Last Name_title" ​

• Format: JPEG or JPG, 72 dpi, minimum size 2100 px on the longest side.

• Open to photographers age 18 and older, worldwide.

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Important Dates:

• Deadline: November 30, 2025

• Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025

• Online Exhibition Launch: December 15 through February15, 2026

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Terms and Conditions:

By submitting work to this call for entry, artists grant Decagon Gallery the right to download, store, and use submitted images and accompanying text for the following purposes:

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• Jurying and internal review

• Promotion of the exhibition on the Decagon Gallery website, social media, email newsletters, and press releases

• Inclusion in a print exhibition catalog

• Inclusion in a YouTube video slideshow highlighting the exhibition

• Archival documentation of the exhibition

• Artists' statements will be included alongside their work in the online exhibition.

• Artists retain full copyright to their submitted images and text. Any use of these materials by Decagon Gallery will include proper credit to the artist. Images will not be sold, distributed, or used for commercial purposes beyond the promotion and documentation of the exhibition without the artist’s explicit written permission

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The Fleur and Charles Bresler Artist Residency 

In honor of patrons Fleur and Charles Bresler, VisArts invites applications and proposals from local, national, and international artists for a four-month residency at our studios in Rockville, Maryland.

 

The Bresler Residency provides three dynamic individual artists or collaborative artist groups the gift of time, space, and financial support, along with a unique opportunity to create a new body of work, evolve an existing body of work, or develop a project in a stimulating, supportive environment. · The Bresler Residency encourages interaction, dialogue, experimentation, and exploration with the VisArts artist community and the local community.

 

Bresler Residents present their work in solo exhibitions at VisArts. VisArts provides studio space free of charge, and provides a $2,000 stipend (paid over 4 months). 

 

The Bresler Residency cannot provide housing. 

 

VisArts follows CDC, regional, and local guidelines. If there are new pandemics or additional Covid surges, artists must be prepared for online community gatherings in place of face-to-face meetings. Accordingly, we ask that you include ideas for online engagement in your project description. 

 

VisArts is committed to continuing to explore the potential of art to transform individuals and communities, engage radical imaginations, build safe and equitable spaces for artists and audiences, and cultivate trust, empathy, creativity, and diversity. One of our main gallery spaces is located on Gibbs Street, named in honor of William Gibbs, Jr., whose advocacy for equal pay for Montgomery County’s African American teachers led to a precedent-setting case for which Associate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was a lead attorney.

 

Bresler Residents are encouraged to initiate in person and/or online outreach with the VisArts and greater Rockville communities. Rockville is a progressive, diverse city in the DC metropolitan area. It ranks nationally and statewide as a leader in environmental sustainability and use of green power. Rockville is recognized for its high quality of life, excellent schools, numerous public parks, and well-educated population.

 

Bresler Residents are also encouraged to engage a variety of audiences, ages, and cultural orientations within the Rockville community, in person and/or online, by accessing and interacting with local resources, including the history of William B. Gibbs, Jr.; the history and heritage of African Americans in Rockville; the City of Rockville; the Beall-Dawson House and Museum; Montgomery College Visual and Performing Arts Departments; Montgomery College and other local schools; the Montgomery County Public Library; the Potomac River/Rock Creek watershed; Rock Creek National Park; historic sites, organizations, and groups in the DC metropolitan area.

 

September 2026 – January 2027 Bresler Residency + Montgomery College Collaborative Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Partnership 

 

VisArts is proud to continue our partnership with Montgomery College's Collaborative AiR for our September 2026 – January 2027 Bresler Residency.

 

During the September 2026 - January 2027 Bresler Residency, the selected artist or artist team will, in addition to fulfilling the terms of the Bresler Residency: 

• Be embedded in the Rockville and Germantown Montgomery College Art Departments
• Receive an additional $3,000 stipend

 

Applicant Qualifications 

• Qualified applicants are professional individual artists or collaborative artist groups over the age of 18; the program is not designed for undergraduate students or commercial artists.
• Artists working in all media are welcome to apply, but VisArts can’t support the use of hazardous materials that require specific ventilation requirements.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works that examine the aesthetics of technology across time and media.

INTERFACE is an exhibit about the aesthetics of technology, with a focus that includes the emerging trends of new media, but also historical ones. As technologies evolve, so do their looks and feels: business-like terminals, 8-bit pixels, psychedelic pulp, the charm and color of Y2K, even the rhythm and timbre of the never-ending streams in our pockets. Each shift reveals not only technological progress, but cultural mood, nostalgia, and projection into the future.

Yet the aesthetics of our technologies are part of a longer story. Rasping marks in wood, a distinctive brushmark or smudge of oil paint, the crackle of vinyl, or the grain of film all remind us that technology—old or new—imprints itself on the art it makes possible.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works that engage with the universal language of numbers, as both measurement and metaphor, structure and symbol.

We live by numbers. We count the days until a child is born, and the days since. We mark time in birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements. We measure progress in grades, salaries, “likes,” years on the job, and steps taken or miles run. Numbers shape how we understand ourselves and the world—our distance traveled, our age, our debts, our hopes.

Numbers are also a language. They describe not only what is tangible but also what lies beyond immediate observation—weather patterns, the speed of light, the pull of gravity, the scale of galaxies. Like letters and type, they carry formal beauty in their shapes and arrangements. Writing the notation for a perfect sphere is so much simpler than drawing one, and yet both actions “mean” the same concept.