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ExhibitionUNSPOKEN : survivors stories VII – 2026AzAAThe Arizona Art Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating growth in the Arizona arts community by empowering arts organizations to meet their goals of providing arts events, instruction, and community outreach.ExhibitionThe Shop FALL/WINTER 2026Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the ArtsA consignment call for local and regional artists to sell original works in The Brick Gallery Shop in Ocala, FL, from October 2026 through January 2027.AwardWomen United ART PRIZE 2026Women United ART MOVEMENTWomen United ART PRIZE 2026 is a prestigious contemporary art prize dedicated to celebrating female visual artists from around the world.GrantGrants for Artists and PhotographersUSASUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.CompetitionEmerging Artists Competition & ExhibitionArts for Rural TexasAnnual youth art competition for Texas students in grades 6‑12, offering exhibition at the Ross Gallery, ribbons, and a share of $5,000 in cash prizes.ExhibitionColours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026Goethe‑Institut Hong KongThe Colours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026 invites Hong Kong and Macau artists to submit works exploring diversity, equity and inclusion, with a chance to exhibit at Goethe Gallery HK, receive a HK$8,000 honorarium and a 2‑week residency at EATON.ExhibitionCall for Submissions 2027Visual Arts Studio Association (VASA)VASA invites visual artists to submit proposals for the 2027 exhibition season, with a deadline of August 31, 2026.ExhibitionSaltwater 2 – An Exhibition of Irish Surf ArtKevin Lowery Gallery & StudioKevin Lowery Gallery & Studio invites Irish artists to submit works inspired by surf culture for the Saltwater 2 exhibition in Bundoran (25 Sep – 11 Oct 2026).CompetitionGlobal open call – Season 4 BelongingTeen Art AwardsTeen Art Awards is an international open call for artists aged 13–17, inviting video, digital and other visual works on the theme “Belonging”, with free entry and awards such as a trophy, digital exhibition, media coverage and mentorship.CompetitionYoung Picasso Art Competition 2026Rotary Club of Shepparton SouthThe Young Picasso Art Competition invites students in Years 4–12 and those aged 18–20 to submit artworks across various categories for a public exhibition and prizes.CompetitionGrove Park Landscape Artist Competition (Sutton Parks ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ 2026)London Borough of SuttonThe Grove Park Landscape Artist Competition is part of the Sutton Parks ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ 2026 series, a free, open-to-all competition where participants create a landscape artwork on site and can win art vouchers and equipment.ExhibitionOpen Call: London Design Festival 2026 – Everything Then Is Now II – PLATFORM 0SPIRA9 ART & Casoria Contemporary Art MuseumEverything Then Is Now II: PLATFORM 0, presented by CAM – Casoria Contemporary Art Museum and SPIRA9 ART as part of London Design Festival 2026, invites interdisciplinary artists to propose site‑responsive works for a three‑day exhibition in the historic Old Waiting Room at Peckham Rye Station.CompetitionImagination Unframed | Open Art CompetitionTERAVARNATERAVARNA’s 15th Open International Juried Art Competition invites artists worldwide to submit 2D or 3D visual artworks (excluding video, NFT, AI‑generated and performance art) for cash prizes up to $5,000 and extensive promotion.CompetitionITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th EditionITSLIQUID GroupThe ITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th Edition invites artists, architects, and designers worldwide to submit works across ten categories, offering a €100,000 prize pool and international exhibition opportunities.ExhibitionSidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery Call for Exhibition Proposals 2027/28 SeasonSidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre of Greater VancouverThe Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery at the JCC of Greater Vancouver invites artists whose work aligns with its Jewish‑focused mandate to submit solo, two‑person or group exhibition proposals for the 2027/28 season.CompetitionGoleta’s Creek Week Art Contest is BackCity of GoletaAn annual art contest celebrating Goleta’s creeks, open to all ages, with submissions accepted in person and judged for ribbons.CompetitionArt and Woman Edition 4Arts to Hearts ProjectArt & Woman Edition 4 is a juried global open call inviting women and womxn visual artists to submit existing works for publication and a USD 500 cash award.ResidencyNARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios)NARS FoundationArt Residency/Program Review List Submit Review Resources About Sign upLog in # A Review on NARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios) by Sculpture ArtistExhibitionThe Spirit of Greek CultureWorld Culture SalonWorld Culture Salon invites artists worldwide to submit work that engages the spirit of Greek culture for exhibition in San Francisco and inclusion in its online gallery and journal.ExhibitionArts Alive Festival | Gallery Exhibition 2027Kennedy-Douglass Center for the ArtsThe Arts Alive Gallery Exhibition invites artists to submit up to three works for a juried show in Florence, Alabama, with a $45 entry fee and prizes totaling over $6,000.ResidencyJanuary-March 2027 ResidencyElf School of the ArtsA free artist residency in Hayesville, NC offering private studio and bedroom, open to artists worldwide for stays of 1‑12 weeks.ExhibitionArtist Vendor for 2026 Fall Arts FairCity of RaleighThe City of Raleigh invites local artists to apply as vendors for the 2026 Fall Arts Fair, a rain‑or‑shine event featuring crafts from a variety of media.CompetitionAnthology Cover Art Competition 2026Anthology MagazineAn international juried competition for visual artists offering a €500 prize and cover publication in Anthology, open until 31 Oct 2026.ResidencyKrevolin Arts Foundation ResidencyKrevolin Arts FoundationA week-long residency for artists over 50, offering accommodation and weekly consulting with Prof. Krevolin, available on a rolling basis.CompetitionThe Blissful Buds | 12th Flower Art CompetitionTERAVARNAThe 12th Flower International Juried Art Competition invites artists of any discipline to submit works inspired by the theme “Flower,” with a submission deadline of August 31 2026.Competition31st Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and ExhibitionNeosho Arts CouncilA juried competition for artists 18+ to submit original 2‑D works, with cash prizes and exhibition at the Big Spring Gallery in Neosho, MO.ExhibitionTailwind: Inson WongsamNova ContemporaryOn the occasion of our new gallery’s opening, Nova Contemporary is pleased to present Affinities, a group exhibition spanning three decades of experimentation and evolution in Thai contemporary art.ExhibitionNewOpen Call Tokyo March 2027 – Huge GalleryHuge GalleryA three‑day contemporary art exhibition in Tokyo inviting artists from all disciplines to showcase their work.ExhibitionVisual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition at Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh - 2027Visual Arts ScotlandAnnual exhibition open call by Visual Arts Scotland at the Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh for 2027.ExhibitionAnnual All-City High School Art Show 2027Branigan Cultural Center (City of Las Cruces)A juried exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center for Las Cruces high school juniors and seniors, offering a professional museum showcase and a free framing workshop.ExhibitionThe Landscape - Open Call for ExhibitionOpen GalleryOpen Gallery in Halifax invites UK-based artists to submit original 2D or 3D works on the theme ‘The Landscape’ for an autumn exhibition.ExhibitionAlways, Somewhere – Artist CallFOLD GalleryFOLD Gallery invites artists to submit works for the group exhibition “Always, Somewhere,” exploring themes of love, memory, and connection, with a free submission deadline of 15 November 2026.ExhibitionNewCounterformManifest GalleryCounterform is a call for works about reactions—the aftermath of change—open internationally to all traditional and non‑traditional media, with selected works exhibited November 6–December 4, 2026 at Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati.ExhibitionSmall Works on PaperArkansas Arts CouncilSmall Works on Paper is a juried, touring, visual art exhibition that showcases 2D artwork created by Arkansas artists that is no larger than 18-by-24 inches.Exhibition101 Art Book : Faces EditionArts to Hearts ProjectInternational open call for visual artists to explore the theme of the human face for inclusion in the 101 Art Book: Face Edition, with a $500 cash award and publication opportunities.CompetitionNacFun Online Art and Drawing CompetitionNacFunAn online art and drawing competition on NacFun offering prompts for kids, teens and adults, with points, certificates and digital rewards.JobCommissioned Essay or Preface for Art Publication / Calls & SubmissionsDavid Guez Art StudioDavid Guez Art Studio invites art writers, critics, curators, researchers, and cultural journalists to submit proposals for a commissioned essay or preface for an upcoming publication.CompetitionMauve Anthology: Seeking StorytellersMauve AnthologyAn open call for artists and writers in the UK to submit visual or short‑form written work for inclusion in the Mauve Anthology, exploring art and technology.CompetitionBest Work Art ChallengeTen Moir GalleryTen Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit their strongest work to the Best Work Art Challenge, a rotating online art opportunity designed to celebrate creativity, skill, vision, and personal expression.JobAssistant, Associate or Curator of American ArtDallas Museum of ArtThe Dallas Museum of Art seeks an Assistant, Associate or Curator of American Art to lead its collection of American and Texas art before 1945.JobNewART GALLERY MANAGERUMISTRONG PTE LTDLead and manage two art galleries to enhance artistic and commercial success by organizing exhibitions, promoting artists, and implementing marketing strategies to drive sales and engagement.ResidencyLighthouse Arts Artist & Writer ResidencyLighthouse ArtsLighthouse Arts offers day‑time residencies for writers, visual artists and musicians in historic lighthouse cottages on Newcastle’s Whibayganba‑Nobbys Headland.CompetitionWhispering Valleys | Landscape Art CompetitionTERAVARNAInternational juried landscape art competition organized by TERAVARNA, open to artists worldwide. Submissions accepted in all media, with a $20 entry fee per artwork and cash prizes up to $5,000.ExhibitionSunniest Place on Earth: Call to ArtistsYuma Art CenterExhibitions are thoughtfully selected, curated, and coordinated by the City of Yuma’s Division of Arts and Culture. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, please complete the submission form at the link below for consideration.JobLive Event Artist – Bycraft (Singapore)BycraftBycraft is seeking live event artists to create quick watercolour or ink portraits at weddings and corporate events across Singapore.ExhibitionThe South West Academy Annual Open Exhibition 2026The South West Academy of Fine and Applied ArtsThe South West Academy invites fine and applied artists worldwide to submit works for its 2026 Open Exhibition at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon.JobSenior Environment ArtistThe BIG JobsiteSenior Environment Artist – responsible for creating high‑quality environmental art for AAA titles.ResidencyLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesAssociated Residency Program [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/residencies/dorland-mountain-arts) Organization [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/organizations/dorland-mountain-arts)