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Dec27

15th Annual "All Women" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 15th Annual "All Women" Online Art Competition, January 1-31, 2026. Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. There is no theme for this competition, so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D women artists only, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $18 for 1 to 2 entries / $26 for 3 to 5 entries. Deadline: December 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email
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Dec31

Call for Art from Girls Worldwide

Girls Right the World is a literary journal inviting girls and young, gender-expansive writers and artists, ages 14-21, to submit work for the tenth annual issue. We believe girls' voices transform the world for the better. We accept poetry, prose, and visual art of any style or theme. We ask to be the first to publish your work in North America; after publication, the rights return to you. Send your best art and/or writing, in English or English translation. Please include a note mentioning your age, where you're from, and a bit about your submission. Deadline: December 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email
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Dec31

Story of Faces | Portrait Art Competition

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for their 12th International Online Portrait Competition. Compete for cash prizes of up to $3,500, along with a certificate of recognition. We invite artists to explore portraiture across 2D and 3D mediums and capture the depth, emotion, and story of the human face & form! Open to all styles - from hyper-realistic to abstract and everything in between. $15 per artwork. Deadline: December 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email
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Call for Artists
Dec31

December PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles, and not just for plein air painters! $2,250 is awarded monthly. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: December 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.
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Dec31

Mega 2026: Grants, Publication, Exhibition, Promotion, Sales

Biafarin announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, January 31 - March 31, 2026. Cash Grants, Publication, Sales in Artsy, Life-long links, intensive promotions. All 2D and 3D visual arts are accepted: Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Printmaking, Fiber Art, Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Mixed Media. No entry fee. Deadline: December 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email.
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Jan4

NYC4PA Call For Entry - Urban Suburban Rural

The New York Center For Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4,000 in awards. Juror: Paula Tognarelli. All 2D images are accepted that fit the theme. $35 for 3 entries. $10 for each add'l image. Deadline: January 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 917-359-2642.
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Jan9

Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 Call for Entry

Istanbul Photo Awards is calling for professional photographers to send news related stunning images in 10 categories. $58,000 in awards. All photos should be taken in 2025. All information including photography captions must be written in English. Applicants must be the copyright owner of the submitted photographs. Digital manipulation or any kind of photoshop effects is not allowed, only basic color corrections are allowed. Free entry. Deadline: January 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email
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Jan15

Immerse in Color | 10th Color Art Competition

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for their 10th Color Juried Art Competition! Winners will receive up to $3,500 in cash prizes and a certificate of recognition. From striking monochromes to vivid explosions of hue, show us how you use color to captivate and inspire. Open to all 2D & 3D visual art forms, this online competition invites bold expression across every medium. $15 entry fee. Deadline: January 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email
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Jan15

"Red" 2026 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, February 1-28, 2026. Cash Award for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme: "Red" This color is symbolic for many different things and emotions. It is most commonly associated with heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love, joy, and, in some cultures, it is the color of happiness. We want to see your interpretation. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to the Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once.) Deadline: January 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email
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Jan18

Curated Exhibition "Light & Shadow"

Curatone.art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition. $100 award. Jurors: Mosaz (Zijun Zhao), New York, USA; Qichao An; Lotta Glybotskaia, Argentina, and others. Open to artists of all mediums and styles. $15 early bird price (until January 10, 2025); $22 last minute price (until January 18). Deadline: January 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email
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Jan29

The Homiens Art Prize

The Homiens Art Prize is a globally recognized event that elevates art careers to new heights. 3 winners and 12 finalists exhibit with Homiens, 3 x $1,000 ($12,000 annually), and more. Up to 200 artists highly commended. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, and Ol James, PhD. Our prize is open to all art forms and artists internationally. Artworks completed in any year are eligible, and there are no theme or size restrictions. Artists who enter retain full ownership of their submitted works and are free to exhibit or display them elsewhere at any time. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is viewed by artists and collectors throughout the world. $30 entry fee. Deadline: January 29, 2026 23:59 ET. More info. Contact: email
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Feb15

Whispers of Serenity | 11th Flower Art Competition

TERAVARNA presents the 11th Flower International Online Juried Art Competition - a captivating platform to explore the delicate beauty of flowers through your artistic vision. Up to $3500 in cash prizes, along with a certificate of recognition. Express your creativity without boundaries in any medium, including 2D and 3D. $15 per artwork. Deadline: February 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1 424-545-6789.
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Feb28

Wildlife Canvas Stories | 13th Animal Juried Art Competition

TERAVARNA invites artists to maximize their online presence by taking part in their 13th Animal Juried Art Competition. Up to $3500 in awards, a Certificate of Recognition, and other exciting opportunities. Weave wildlife narratives and express your creativity in 2D or 3D. $15 per artwork. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.
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Call for Artists
Mar15

Grant for Visual Artists

Artist Grant invites artists to apply for their $1200 grant. Open to international visual artists 18 and older. Accepted media: Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new/alternative visual art forms. Not accepted: Film/video, music, theater, dance. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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