Off-Center: Art That Pushes Boundaries

The Northville Art House in Northville, MI seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 2-31, 2026. $750 plus in cash and prizes. Juror: Jean-Paul Aboudib. Off-Center invites artists to push the boundaries of art imagery with works that inspire thought, provoke emotion, and induce awe. From the bizarre and emotive to the fantastic and inspirational, this exhibition strives to surprise and thrill visitors. Artist, 18 and over, in the U.S. may submit up to 3 works of art, maximum size 60 inches, not previously exhibited at the Art House. Any media except film, video, electronic or AI-generated. $30-$40 entry fee. Deadline: July 27, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.

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Small Works

The Northville Art House in Northville, MI announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 13 - December 18, 2026. $700 plus in cash and prizes. Artists in the U.S may submit up to 4 works, 16 inches or less including any frame, not previously exhibited at the Art House. Any media except film, video, electronic, or AI-generated. $30-$40 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.

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The Bennett Prize 5

The Bennett Prize is a stipend/grant-in-aid program established by American art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt to support women figurative realist painters. The Bennett Prize, administered by The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA), is awarded biennially and provides $75,000 over two consecutive years ($37,500 annually). Ten (10) finalists will be selected to participate in a traveling exhibition organized by the MMA and the winner will be showcased in a solo exhibition at the close of her grant. A runner up award of $10,000 will be given to one additional finalist. Open only to women 18 years or older who reside at least part time in the United States (U.S. citizenship not required) and who paint figurative realist paintings. Artists may not be enrolled in school and must be currently pursuing or hope to pursue a career as a full-time painter. No students or artists who have received a prior award or grant of $35,000 or have sold any single work of art for $35,000 or more. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 231-720-2583.

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2027 Sculptures on the Square: Constructing Art

Troy Main Street announces a call to artists for an outdoor sculpture exhibition, June 21 - October 8, 2027 in Downtown Troy, Ohio. $1,500 stipend. "Constructing Art" explores the intersection of building and belonging, preservation and progress, history and innovation. We invite artists to consider not only the physical act of construction but the many ways communities are built through collaboration, craftsmanship, resilience, stewardship, and imagination. We encourage broad interpretations of the theme. Artists are encouraged, though not required, to incorporate materials traditionally associated with construction or infrastructure into their work. Whether abstract or representational, whimsical or contemplative, we encourage works that invite curiosity, conversation, and interaction with the public. Must be family-friendly. The exhibition is open to professional and emerging sculptors and collaborative teams working in all durable outdoor media. No entry fee. Deadline: October 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 937-339-5455.

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