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CompetitionRed 2026 Art CompetitionFusion ArtFusion Art invites submissions for its annual Red 2026 art competition, an online exhibition featuring works that use red as the primary color.ExhibitionNewUnraveledWoman Made GalleryWoman Made Gallery invites women and non‑binary artists to submit fiber and textile works for the juried exhibition “Unraveled” (Jan 16 – Feb 13 2027).ExhibitionNewAdhesive Resistance – A Virtual ExhibitionWoman Made GalleryWoman Made Gallery invites women and non‑binary artists to submit printed‑matter works for the juried virtual exhibition “Adhesive Resistance”.ExhibitionSolo Show/Small Group: 2027Gallery 40Gallery 40 seeks US‑based artists for a 2‑D exhibition exploring night‑time palettes of green and blue, with a $100 award and exhibition from Dec 5 2026 to Jan 3 2027.ExhibitionARTIST OPPORTUNITIES - FINE ARTSCulture Lab LICAn annual holiday exhibition and art sale where artists keep 100 % of sales and price works under $1,000.GrantFlorida Emerging Filmmakers FundFilm FloridaThe Florida Emerging Filmmakers Fund provides cash grants of $1,000–$2,000 per project to Florida‑based emerging filmmakers.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.CompetitionBlack 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.ExhibitionIn Full ViewWoman Made GalleryWoman Made Gallery invites artists to share their abortion stories in a 500‑word or fewer submission, with no fee, for publication on the gallery's Abortion Stories page as part of the ROE 2.0 group exhibition.CompetitionMembers Only Competition 2026Portrait Society of AmericaThe Portrait Society of America’s annual Members Only Competition invites members to submit original portrait works in five categories, with a deadline of November 4, 2026.ExhibitionCall for Art — Artist InterviewsVisionary Art CollectiveSelected artists will be featured in an exclusive interview on our website and showcased across our rapidly growing social media platforms, reaching over 60K+ followers.ResidencyArtist-in-Residence Program: Winter and Spring 2027Moesian Center for the ArtsThe Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to announce its second Artist-in-Residence Program! The program continues its dedication to uplifting new, emerging and local talent by providing the time and space needed to create, experiment, and grow.ExhibitionContemporary | Abstract Exhibition 2026The Art CenterA national juried exhibition for contemporary and abstract works, open to U.S. artists, with a deadline of October 23 2026.ExhibitionExhibition ProgramThe New York Art Residency & Studios (NARS) FoundationThe NARS Foundation Exhibition Program presents compelling and innovative work being produced on a local, national, and international level by emerging and mid-career artists and curators.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, 2027ExhibitionTelluride Plein Air – Call for Artists (2027)Sheridan Arts FoundationOpen call for plein‑air painters (18+) to exhibit and sell work at the 24th annual Telluride Plein Air celebration, with a $55 submission fee.ExhibitionPump House 2027-2028 Gallery Season Call to ArtistsPump House Regional Arts CenterAnnual Call to Artists for the 2027‑2028 Gallery Season at Pump House Regional Arts Center, offering exhibition space and a 60/40 sales commission.ResidencyUncool Artist Residency (UAR) – Online Artist ProgramUncool ArtistUAR 2027 is a one‑year online residency for visual artists that culminates in a curated solo exhibition in New York City and 1–2 years of representation by Uncool Gallery.OtherSeries 37 : Art Reviews Published in Hardcover Book EditionsPoint Pleasant PublishingPoint Pleasant Publishing is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing critical essays. Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, which are released in editions. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue essays and artist features.ExhibitionCall for Entries, Telling TalesSE Center for PhotographyA single image can have a powerful storytelling impact, change the way we see, and leave a lasting impression. We’re looking for images that stand on their own, able to tell a story without supporting images.ExhibitionCall 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.ResidencyWriters’ Colony at Dairy Hollow ResidencyThe Writers' Colony at Dairy HollowThe Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow offers a rolling residency program for writers and artists of all genres and experience levels, with flexible scheduling and a $35 application fee.JobTenure track faculty positions in Architectural DesignUniversity of Southern California School of ArchitectureUSC School of Architecture seeks two full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professors in Architectural Design, beginning August 2026.Call for Entry/Open CallBlack Women Group ShowFlow Space GalleryWinter Open Call for emerging and mid‑career women‑identifying or queer artists to present solo or group exhibitions in New York.ExhibitionNaples Artcrafters April 2027 Show (Fine Artist and Fine Artcrafters)Naples ArtcraftersThe Naples Artcrafters April 2027 Show is a juried fine art exhibition in Naples, Florida, open to established artists (excluding emerging artists) with a $25 application fee and a $125 booth fee.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.Fair/Festival57th Street Art Fair 202757th Street Art FairThe 57th Street Art Fair is Chicago’s oldest juried art fair, inviting artists to exhibit original, hand‑made work in a two‑day outdoor event in Hyde Park.GrantMoney for WomenBarbara Deming Memorial FundThe Money for Women grant provides $500‑$2000 support to feminist women artists and writers residing in the US or Canada.ExhibitionThe Shapes of WaterGualala ArtsA call to artist exhibit titled 'The Shapes of Water' invites submissions themed around water, with an entry deadline of November 24, 2026.ResidencyMicro-Residency at Bischoff InnBischoff InnThis residency is equal parts relaxation and productive work time. Our program attracts artists with many responsibilities (working artists, families, teachers) looking to make the most of their vacation days and seeking a way to integrate art making into their valuable time off.ResidencySarasvati Creative Space ResidencySarasvati Creative Space ResidencyVenture to the rural rolling hills of Appalachia in the Western Highland Rim—one of the best light-pollution-free zones in the region. Explore the flora and fauna of the biodiverse region of midsouth Tennessee. You’ll have access to seventeen acres with a variety of habitat, furnished housing, space to work, and interactions with the camp donkeys, chickens and roosters, camp cats, two farm dogs, and a peafowl couple.ExhibitionCSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo ExhibitionsCSU SpurCSU Spur invites artists to submit solo exhibition proposals that explore food, water, health and sustainability; applications close 1 Nov 2026.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.ResidencyKolaj Institute Solo Artist ResidencyKolaj InstituteKolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project.ExhibitionMakerfest: Summer Art Series Artist and Musician CallThe MakerspaceThe Makerspace invites local artists, makers, and musicians to showcase their work at the Makerfest Summer Art Series marketplace in Washington, DC.ExhibitionShine On You Crazy Diamond - Annual Ceramics Exhibition curated by Tina StipanovicLIC Artists - The LIC-A Art SpaceAnnual ceramics exhibition curated by Tina Stipanovic, inviting artists to submit works that explore diverse ceramic techniques and traditions.Awardun Design Award 2026 – Season 2un Design AwardCentered around the theme “The Self is the World“, the competition embraces an operational philosophy of being “undefined”. Its aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.ExhibitionGeometry 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.ExhibitionNew2027 Artspace Open Call for ProposalsArtspace GalleryArtspace Gallery in Richmond, Virginia invites artists to submit exhibition proposals for the 2027 season; the call is open nationally, with a $35 non‑refundable fee and a deadline of 9 Oct 2026.ExhibitionDairy Barn ARts Center Quilt NationalDairy Barn ARts CenterQuilt National ’27 explores the expanded field of quilting, showcasing textile-based contemporary art and fiber as a medium for material inquiry.ResidencyARTservancy 2027–2028Gallery 224ARTservancy is a year‑long artist residency program offered by Gallery 224, connecting artists with protected natural areas and conservation partners.ResidencyYoung Composers Intensive 2026Atlantic Center for the ArtsThe Young Composers Intensive 2026 is a 10‑day residency for composers aged 16‑24 at Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, FL.ResidencyOpen call: SXSW 2027 Music Festival ShowcaseSXSWApplications are open for artists seeking to perform at the 2027 SXSW Music Festival, scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas, from 15 to 21 March 2027.ExhibitionTampa Fine Art Show by Hot Works - February 27 & 28, 2027 - downtown along Riverwalk at CotanchobeeHot WorksA juried outdoor fine‑art show in Tampa where artists exhibit their work in rented booths; application deadline March 2 2027.ExhibitionL.A. AXIS | Los Angeles Art eXhibition & International ShowcaseTERAVARNAA juried international exhibition in Los Angeles inviting artists worldwide to showcase their work at Lucky Cat Gallery from December 2026 to January 2027.ExhibitionFramed: Shadow and LightBlack Box GalleryBlack Box Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit works for a juried group exhibition themed "Shadow and Light", with free printing, matting, and framing provided.