Open calls: painting
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AwardOPEN CALL: ONGOINGPalm GalleryRolling open call for visual artists worldwide, with monthly juried selection for Featured Artist of the Month, offering online exhibition and promotion.CompetitionNewBlack and White 14 Virtual Juried CompetitionCamelback GalleryCamelback Gallery’s Black and White 14 is an international virtual juried competition accepting black, white or gray artworks in any medium, with a $22 entry fee and a deadline of 11 October 2026.Fairs/FestivalsLaumeier Sculpture Park 2027 Annual Art FairSt. Louis, MissouriApplication fee: $35 / $45 / $55 Event dates: May 7 - May 9, 2027 Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST Jan. 4, 2027ExhibitionNewCall for Art: Figuratively Speaking, A Regional ExhibitionWallkill River Center for the ArtsA juried regional exhibition exploring the human figure, open to U.S. artists 18+, with a $25 entry fee (waived for members).ExhibitionMindscape: Mapping the UnseenMeta BettiesMindscape: Mapping the Unseen invites artists to chart their inner worlds through digital and hybrid works, with selected pieces showcased in an NYC gallery and a chance for a solo exhibition.ExhibitionDuluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026City of DuluthArtists may apply to vend handmade goods at the Duluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026, a family‑oriented holiday market in Duluth, GA.ExhibitionSeason of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and JoySan Antonio Art League + MuseumSeason of Wonder is a members‑only exhibition at the San Antonio Art League + Museum inviting artists to submit original, affordable works that celebrate beauty, curiosity and joy.ResidencyPlein Air HolidaysCave YuccasThe Cave Yuccas Artist Retreat in Trôo, France offers accommodation in a charming cottage and a dedicated studio space for artists.ExhibitionCall for Entries: Arte NaturaLimner GalleryArtists worldwide are invited to submit works for the Arte Natura group exhibition at Limner Gallery, May 20–June 12 2027.ExhibitionNewGeometry UnruledAmos Eno GalleryGeometry Unruled is an online-only exhibition seeking U.S. artists whose work explores geometry as an unstable language, running Nov 2–Dec 13 2026.ExhibitionNewVirtual Exhibition – Flowers Through the Eyes of ArtOpen Call for ArtistsAn international juried virtual exhibition inviting artists of all levels to explore the theme ‘Flowers Through the Eyes of Art’, with a deadline of 1 November 2026.ExhibitionNewMadrid Exhibition — Open Call for ArtistsArrival GalleryArrival Gallery invites visual artists worldwide to apply for a curated four‑day exhibition in Madrid, with a $45 program fee.OtherOpen Call for Artist Directory 2027Al-Tiba9 Contemporary ArtAl‑Tiba9 Contemporary Art invites visual artists worldwide to apply for inclusion in the 2027 Artist Directory, offering international exposure through its magazine, website and partner networks.ExhibitionOpen Call \"Unscripted\" — PURPLEHAZE Print Issue 013 x Berlin ExhibitionPURPLEHAZEApply for the Autumn–Winter 2026 print issue of PURPLEHAZE and an offline group exhibition in Berlin.ExhibitionCall for Artists: Abstract Mind 2027: the 12th International Exhibition on Abstract ArtCICA MuseumCICA Museum invites artists worldwide to submit works for its 12th International Exhibition on Abstract Art, "Abstract Mind 2027", with a deadline of October 23, 2026.Leesburg Arts & Music Festival 2027Leesburg Arts & Music FestivalExhibitionPublic Art Banners 2026City of SurreyThe City-Wide Banner Series for 2026 seeks proposals from artists who explore 2D abstraction.AwardApila's First Printing Award 2027Apila EdicionesPremio internacional para ilustradores de álbumes infantiles que aún no hayan publicado un libro con ISBN, con un premio de 4.000 € y contrato de publicación.