Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out

Capture the beauty of the Lowcountry during Art League's first Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out, taking place April 9-10, 2026. This two-day outdoor painting event offers participants the opportunity to paint en plein air at stunning locations throughout Hilton Head Island, celebrating the region's natural landscapes, coastal light, and distinctive sense of place. The Paint Out will be judged by acclaimed artist Catherine Hillis, with a $1,000 first-place prize ($2500+ in total awards). Registration is $75 (or $50 for Art League members). Artists are invited to present up to two finished works at Art League Gallery for our Wet Paint Gallery public display (paintings must be delivered no later than 2 PM on Friday, April 10). Artists may also choose to extend the experience by participating in a lively Quick Draw competition at Shelter Cove Marina on April 11, a fast-paced, crowd-favorite event available as an optional $25 add-on. Art League instructor Carol Iglesias will judge the Quick Draw. Deadline: April 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 843-681-5060.

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Metro Montage XXVI Juried Exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 11 - September 13, 2026 in Marietta, GA. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250. Juried by Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, collage, printmaking, photography (limited edition), sculpture, pottery, mosaic, and fiber. Giclées and video/sound art are not eligible. Installations must be approved prior to submission deadline. Entries must be original artwork completed within the last ten years, and not previously shown at MCMA. Submitted artwork (including framing) may not exceed 80 inches. See prospectus for complete guidelines. $45 for Members of MCMA / $50 for Non-Members. Deadline: April 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 770-528-1444.

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50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition

The Davidson College Art Galleries at the Belk Visual Arts Center in Davidson, NC announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 24 - September 30, 2026. Small stipend per artist, purchases, all expenses related to exhibition are covered. Jurors: Caitlin Haskell, Maria Elena Ortiz, and TK Smith. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the final Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition - an event that once brought some of the most compelling contemporary works on paper to Davidson College - the Galleries invite submissions from contemporary artists who incorporate different forms of printmaking and drawing into their work of any media. We are seeking work by artists who push the boundaries of traditional print and drawing practices. Submissions are open to professional and emerging artists working in any print media or drawing, including but not limited to: intaglio, lithography, screenprint, relief, monotype, digital print, graphite, ink, charcoal, mixed media, and experimental forms. No entry fee. Deadline: April 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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The City of Ocala Public Artist Roster

The City of Ocala Public Artist Roster is a pre-qualified list of professional visual artists that serves as a resource for public art selection and commission at the City and as a reference for external organizations and private entities. The Roster may be used in combination with an open call, invitational or as the sole resource for identifying appropriate artists/teams for select projects based on an expedited selection process, need for specific skillset, or a curated opportunity. For each project, the qualifications of the artists will be reviewed by the Ocala Municipal Art Commission (OMAC) and recommended for final approval by City staff. Applications are reviewed on the artist's experience and portfolio. You are eligible to apply if you are a professional visual artist or an artist team/collective, live in the United States or have the legal ability to work in the United States, are 18 years or older, and have experience creating public art in one of the following categories: Public Art, Interactive/Media Arts, Integrated/Infrastructure, or Creative Placemaking. No application fee. Deadline: April 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 352-629-8447.

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2026 North TX Arts Festival

The Denison Arts Council announces a call to artists for the North TX Arts Festival, to be held May 16-17, 2026 at Katy Depot in Denison, TX. Jurors: L Williams, Tish Brewer, Lory Ohs. Eligible categories: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking (must be signed and numbered by the artist), Fiber, Glass, Handcraft/Handmade, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood & Furniture, Other. Fees: $100-$175. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 903-744-8300.

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Art Center of Corpus Christi: South TX and National Artist-in-Residence

The Art Center of Corpus Christi (ACCC) is taking applications for an Artist-in-Residence Program offered in collaboration with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's Center for Coastal Studies (CCS). The program runs for 2 weeks, including a 5-day stay at the Laguna Madre Field Station (LMFS), an off-grid research station built on an island in the Laguna Madre. For a 1-week period following the stay at LMFS, ACCC will provide the artist with dedicated time and space to create art inspired by the unique ecosystems of the Laguna Madre. Works will be exhibited in a solo exhibition at ACCC where the resident will give a brief presentation. The artist will also complete marketing opportunities including, but not limited to, radio interviews, TV interviews, and social media marketing. This residency includes a $2,000 stipend for the regional (South Texas) artist and a $4,000 stipend for the national/international artist. Disciplines: Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Illustration, Book Arts, Ceramics, Paper Arts, Textile & Fiber Arts, Woodworking, Environmental Arts, and more. Deadline for South Texas Artists: March 12. Deadline for National/International Artists: May 4. More info. Contact: email or call 361-722-9233.

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Cape Fear Studios' National 2D Competition

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC seeks entries for a national juried art exhibition, June 26 - August 25, 2026. Best in Show: $1000; 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; Honorable Mention: (2) $50 each. Juror: JJ Jiang. Open to all artists, 18 or older. All 2D painting and drawing media, hand-pulled prints and collage; no photographs, recovered image transfers or digitally produced images. Maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35 for first entry; additional $15 for a second entry. Deadline: May 8, 2026. Entry through CaFÉ. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

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56th Annual River Road Show

The Art Guild of Louisiana announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 7 - September 28, 2026 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, LA. $4,000+ in awards. Juror: Marc Hanson, OPAM. Open to 2D art only - Original composition and execution; Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Pencil. $40 for 3 entries; $5 for each additional entry up to ten. Deadline: May 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 225-205-0522.

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14th Hill Country Galleria 4th of July

Artists are invited to apply for the 14th Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival, held July 4, 2026 at Hill Country Galleria in Austin, Texas. Attendance: 30,000 customers. Fireworks, 2 blocks of carnival rides, only 40 art vendors accepted. Texas top income zip codes. Free admission. Seeking arts and crafts, photography, fine arts, sculpture. $25 application fee, $250 10x10 booth space. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in Kearneysville, WV announces a call to artists for the 50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 25-27, 2026 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds. Best in Show Award ($400 value). Eligible media: Handmade Fine Arts & Crafts in a multitude of mediums. Jury Fee: $30. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2055.

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2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition

The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 4-25, 2026. $1000 Best in Show and more! Juror: Kiera Hight. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. Photographs must be original photographs or photographically derived work, and not done under supervision. All work submitted must be suitably prepared for installation. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2021, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried photography show. $45 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256.

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SeptemberFest 2026

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX seeks artists for SeptemberFest 2026. Artists must be present to show their own work September 11th - 13th. No commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits. Eligible media includes: Fine art prints of original work (must be sold in conjunction with original work and clearly labled as reproductions), Ceramics, Jewelry and Metal-Smith, One-of-a-kind Leather items, Photography, Fiber, Painting, and Woodworking. $20 Application Fee, $250 Single Booth, $350 Double Booth. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 432-237-9102.

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International Call for Artists - 2027 Embracing Our Differences

Embracing Our Differences invites artists worldwide to submit original artwork for the 2027 international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. Up to $6,000 in awards. Each year, 50 works are selected and reproduced on billboard-sized panels displayed in public parks, paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring themes of inclusion, kindness, resilience, and shared humanity. The exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is part of a broader educational initiative reaching thousands of students and educators. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Free entry. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 941-404-5710.

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Art by the Tracks

The Old Depot Association seeks artists for two juried Art and Craft fairs in downtown Black Mountain, NC: a Spring Show on June 6th and a Fall Show on October 24th. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No imported or buy/sell goods will be accepted. Work made from kits of any kind are not acceptable. Stuffed animals and/or dolls must be handmade, not decorated commercial products. All new and returning artists must be juried each year. $15 jury fee and $155 both fee per show. Deadline: May 1st for Spring Show, Sept 1st for Fall Show. More info. Contact: email or call 828-231-0640.

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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

Artists and artisans worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 12-14, 2027 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Awards: Best in Show, Best New Artist & Artist Choice. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $35 Application fee. Deadline: November 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

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