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Call for Artists
Jul17
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. $77,000 USD in cash & prizes in seven award categories. Jury panel. Winners will be invited to participate in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA alongside 100+ of the world's best contemporary representational artists, November 7, 2026 - January 7, 2027. Open to all static mediums including Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, lowbrow etc. $40 entry fee. Deadline: July 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email
International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul21
Beverly Hills Art Show
The City of Beverly Hills announces a call to artists for the Beverly Hills Art Show, held October 17 & 18, 2026 at Beverly Gardens Park. $5100.00 in awards. Open to artists around the world. Ten art and craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. $35 application fee through July 14; $55 application fee July 15-21. Deadline: July 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 310-285-6830.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul29
LatinXperiencia 2026: "La Resiliencia"
The Cabrillo Gallery in Aptos, CA invites entries for LatinXperiencia 2026, on view September 28 - October 27. Awards: $300, $250, $200. Juror: Alyssarhaye Graciano, Visual Arts Curator at MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana in San Jose, CA. Open to all US Latino/a/x/ artists working in any media/discipline. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 29, 2026, 10:59 Pacific Time. More info. Contact: email or call 831-479-6308.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul31
43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival
The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to submit entries for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, the largest juried fine art exhibition in Eastern Oregon. The festival takes place September 18-20, 2026 in the scenic town of Joseph, OR. $4,000 in awards. Eligible media include: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, and digital art. $50 for up to 3 works. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-432-0505.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug3
San Diego's Finest Art Show 2026
Art Scene West in San Diego, California announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 24 - October 18, 2026. Awards: 1st - $250 | 2nd - $150 | 3rd - $100 | 3 Honorable Mentions - Special Recognition. Juror: Christopher Paluso. All 2D and 3D artwork styles, mediums, subject matter, and genre's are welcomed to submit. Artworks must be an original creation by the artist submitting. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-724-0167.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug7
Color Space: Contemporary Photography
Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 1-25, 2026. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Juror: Todd Johnson. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: August 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug14
Victor Celebrates the Arts
Plein Air artists from around the country are invited to paint on location in the City of Victor, CO during the 26th anniversary of Victor Celebrates the Arts. Professional and Emerging artists participate in painting various scenes in and around our historic town and many nearby legendary 1890s gold mining sites. All paintings must be painted en plein air - on site, directly from life - within a 10-mile radius of Victor City Hall during the week before the show and sale. $4,000+ will be awarded. Our show is judged by an established and respected professional artist, and original works produced for the show will be available for sale in the gallery at the Victor Elks Lodge, September 4-7, 2026. $50 registration fee. Deadline: August 14, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 719-286-0815.Regional
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug14
2026 Main Street Gallery Fine Art Show & Sale
Main Street Gallery invites you to enter the 2026 Fine Art Show across from the beautiful Founders Plaza in Historic Downtown Brighton, Colorado. The exhibit runs October 9-28, 2026. $2,500 in awards. Juror: Dan Oakleaf. Artist must be 18 years or older. Artwork categories include Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Pastel/Drawing & Scratchboard. Artwork must be original in both concept and execution, appropriate for all audiences in a general public venue. Copies, kits, work done in class, crafts, jewelry, fiber, photography, video, digital prints or AI generated works will not be accepted. All accepted artwork must be Hand Delivered Sept 30th through Oct 3rd. $35 for two entries, $10 for the third. Deadline: August 14, 2026. Applications must be completed online through CaFÉ (callforentry.org). Contact: email or call 303-902-3474.Regional
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug15
Photography Residency Inspired by Palm Springs
Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels announces a call to artists for a Photography Residency at Palm Springs Boutique Hotels in Palm Springs, CA. 3 sessions: Nov 2026; Dec 2026, Jan 2027. $250 weekly stipend; mileage/transportation to and from Palm Springs; "Best of Residency" awardee receives a $500 honorarium. The residency welcomes Southern California photographers (must reside in a Southern CA County) working in a broad range of styles and mediums, including Architectural photography, Documentary and reportage photography, Historical photography, Fine art photography, Experimental photography, Multimedia and hybrid work, Digital and AI-assisted visual practices. This residency celebrates the relationship between art, architecture, hospitality, landscape, history, and placemaking. $25 application fee. Deadline: August 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 909-435-8622.Local
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Aug28
Fiber & Flair Wearable Art Market
The Northwest Art Alliance is the non-profit that has produced the Best of the Northwest shows for 38 years. We are excited to announce a new show, Fiber + Flair! The call to artists is open now for the Fiber & Flair Wearable Art Market, February 6-7, 2027 at the beautiful National Nordic Museum in Seattle, WA. Included are a wine garden, special exhibits and demos, customer giveaways and 2 People's Choice awards for favorite artist booths ($250 each). Open to all types of handmade, wearable art - jewelry, clothing, leather, scarves, shoes, hats, and more. No commercial or buy / sell items are allowed. Booth prices range from $225 to $350, with a 10% commission. $30 application fee. Deadline: August 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 360-579-4903.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Sep1
14th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo
The Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts seeks artwork depicting or inspired by Joshua Tree National Park or its cultural history for their 14th annual juried exhibition, November 6-29, 2026 at 29 Palms Art Gallery in Twentynine Palms, California. $4,000 in cash awards plus exhibition catalog. Three art categories: 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional, Photography. $35 for up to 3 artworks. Deadline: September 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 760-217-8839.Regional
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Feb5