Turning Points

Cabrillo Gallery in Aptos, CA seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 9 - April 10, 2026. 3 Juror's Awards: $400, $300, $200. Juror: Ann Jastrab. All photographic capture and printing processes are eligible, including antique and alternative/experimental processes, photograms, traditional/analog darkroom, digital, scanography, photo-collage, photographic mixed media, and photo-based etching, intaglio or screen printing. No AI-generated images will be considered. Entries must be original works of art not previously shown at Cabrillo Gallery. $35 entry fee. Deadline: January 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 831-479-6308.

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Call for Entry - Left Coast Annual Juried Exhibition

Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 10 - May 10, 2026. Two Exhibition Awards ($250 to each artist, plus an exhibition in 2027); and two Merit Awards ($250 to each artist). Juror: Scott A. Shields. Open to all visual arts media. $15 per image/video. Deadline: January 27, 2026 11pm PST. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

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Submissions Open for San Francisco Art Fair | Exhibit Live

TERAVARNA Art Gallery welcomes artists to the San Francisco Art Fair 2026, taking place on April 16-19, 2026! Win the chance to exhibit your masterpieces at no cost. Join this grand opportunity now to achieve worldwide recognition, where your excellence will be honored without limits. $25 per artwork. Deadline: January 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair Call for Artists

Artists are invited to apply for the Laguna Art-A-Fair, held June 26 - September 6, 2026 in Laguna Beach, California. Our 2026 show welcomes creators world-wide who work in any medium including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, ceramics, textiles, glass and everything in between. Applicants are required to submit three images of their work for jury consideration. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 949.494.4514.

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Disturbance: The Art & Ecology of Change

The Paseo Project invites artists to apply for participation in Disturbance, a new interdisciplinary program that pairs artists with scientists to explore wildfire as both a destabilizing force and a regenerative element in ecological and social systems. This project will unfold through shared research, creative collaboration, and public engagement, culminating in an exhibition and series of events in Taos, New Mexico, September-December 2026. Through a required four-day Northern New Mexico based "fire ecology boot camp," in April 2026, selected artists will be immersed in collaborative dialogue with fire practitioners and ecologists, and site visits to burn scars and post-fire landscapes. Artists will then return to their home studios to develop new work that reflects on the ecological, cultural, and emotional dimensions of wildfire. These works will be shared in an exhibition in Taos, NM, designed to engage the broader community in dialogue about living with fire in a climate-altered future. $20 application fee. Deadline: February 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 575-425-0321.

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Made in California 2026

The Brea Gallery in Brea, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 25 - June 28, 2026. First Place: $1000, Second Place: $750, Third Place: $500, Juror's Choice: $200, Staff Picks: $150, Popular Choice: $150, Additional Awards TBA. Jurors: Jennifer Frias, Andrew Hosner, Amy Yoshitsu. Open to all living artists ages 18 and up, residing in California. Entries must be original, completed in the past three years, and not previously shown at the Brea Gallery. All mediums are welcome. The Solo Show opportunity offered during MICA is a chance for artists to have their own solo exhibition during the Made in California Juried Exhibition, and would include a separate title wall, show card, and the opportunity to be a guest juror during next year's Made in California. To enter, an artist must submit a cohesive body of work and an artist statement. Juried Entry: $20 per entry; Solo Show: 5-10 pieces for a flat rate of $80. Deadline: February 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 714-990-7731.

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North Valley Art League's 2026 North State Juried Painting Show

The North Valley Art League announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, March 4 - April 4, 2026 at NVAL's Carter House Gallery in Redding, CA. $775 in awards. Juror: Andrew Patterson. Open to all artists 18 yrs or older. Works in oil, oil pastel, soft pastel, water media, drawing media, alcohol ink, print making, mixed media, and collage. Work must be original, both in concept and execution and completed within the last two years. Must not exceed 40 inches on one or more sides including the frame. $35 for 1-3 entries, $10 each for unlimited additional entries. Deadline: February 7, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 530-243-1023.

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Field Work: Trees and Water

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 1-25, 2026. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: February 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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Beverly Hills Art Show

The City of Beverly Hills announces a call to artists for the Beverly Hills Art Show, May 16 & 17, 2026 at Beverly Gardens Park in Beverly Hills, CA. Awards: $5100.00 + Mayor's Purchase Award. Open to artists around the world. Ten art and craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. $35 application fee through February 14; $55 application fee February 15-21. Final Deadline: February 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 310-285-6834.

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Bellevue Downtown Arts Market - part of Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

Artists across the nation are invited to apply for the Bellevue Downtown Arts Market, held July 24-26, 2026 during the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend in Bellevue, WA. Artwork must be handmade and produced by or under the direction of the artist. Medium categories: Paint/Print, Jewelry (Metal, Clay, Pearl/Gemstone, Wire Work, Beaded), Pottery, Textile, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Health/Wellness, Specialty Food, Outdoor/Yard Art, Woodwork, Home Accessories. Artists may display work only in categories accepted. Artists must register with the WA State Dept of Revenue to collect sales tax during the Arts Market (UBI #). Out-of-state applicants are responsible for securing a temporary UBI #. A $15 City of Bellevue temporary license fee is included in the booth fee. See prospectus for complete details. $50 non-refundable jury fee. Booth fees vary based on booth size/location. Deadline: March 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 425-453-3110.

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35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Oil Painters of America seeks entries for their 35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, May 29 - August 29, 2026 at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO. $100,000 in awards with a $25,000 cash Gold Medal Award. Juror: Mark Boedges. Eligible media: Fully original, hand-painted oils based on your own references, sketches, and ideas. No AI or digital tools allowed. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

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2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival

All artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival, to be held July 31 - August 2 on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, Colorado. Applications accepted in 13 fine art & craft categories. $45 applicaton fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 970-349-1184.

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31st Annual Balboa Island Artwalk - Call for Artists

Celebrating its 31st year, the Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and features over a mile of art and live music, May 17, 2026 at South Bayfront Promenade, Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA. This is a fine art show for Southern California artists. We accept painting, sculpture, pottery, blown glass, hand-crafted jewelry, and photography. $300 show fee. Deadline: March 23, 2026. More info.

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Paper National Juried Exhibition

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 - July 18, 2026. A $250 check, juror's award ribbon, recognition certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Donna Seager. Artists must reside in the United States. Media Accepted: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, and artist books. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 415-606-7059.

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46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival - Evergreen, CO

Center for the Arts Evergreen invites artists to apply for the 46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival, held July 18 & 19, 2026 at Buchanan Park Field in Evergreen, CO. Summerfest welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting their own handmade works of art. There are no quotas in any medium; however, the jury will be instructed to do their best to select a well-balanced show. Mediums accepted: Ceramics, Eco Art (incorporates recycled materials), Digital Art (limited editions, signed and numbered), Drawing (includes pastel), Fiber (basketry, embroidery, leatherwork, weaving, tapestry and papermaking), Glass, Jewelry, Makers (home goods, foods, drinks, or other creative products), Metalwork (non-sculptural, non-jewelry), Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking (No Photomechanical or Giclee prints. All prints must show the edition number and the artist's signature), Sculpture, Wearable Art (No mass-produced items), Wood, Other. $40 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-674-0056.

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Estes Valley Plein Air

The Art Center of Estes Park announces a call to artists for Estes Valley Plein Air, August 20-25, 2026 in Estes Park, CO. $11,000 in cash and gift certificates. Open to any artist using oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or gouache. Participating artist must paint from life, on location. To be considered for participation in this event, artists must submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work. $60 jury fee. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (970) 586-5882.

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2026 Summerlin Festival of Arts

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

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