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ResidencyArtist in ResidenceLakewood CemeteryArtist in Residence Program at Lakewood CemeteryJobNewAdministrative AssistantJapanese American National MuseumFull‑time administrative assistant position supporting Human Resources, Volunteer Services, and Finance at the Japanese American National Museum.ExhibitionNewPersonal BestAshton Gallery @ Art on 30thA San Diego regional juried show at Ashton Gallery inside the Art on 30th art centre in North Park, on view October 3 - 30, 2026.GrantBronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)Bronx Council On The ArtsBronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)ResidencyArt Omi: Dance Residency 2027 – Open CallArt OmiArt Omi: Dance offers a two‑and‑a‑half‑week international residency for professional dancers and choreographers, providing studio space, mentorship and accommodation.JobProgram OfficerWikimedia FoundationIf you want to apply or if have any questions about the Rapid Fund, please reach out to the Regional Program Officer at: ceeca_rapid wikimedia.orgExhibitionNew Art City Virtual Art SpaceNew Art CityNew Art City invites sound artists to propose soundscapes for activation in Bay Area locations.WorkshopChicago Workshop 2026Julia Anna GospodarouA four‑day fine‑art photography workshop in Chicago (Oct 22‑25 2026) led by award‑winning photographer Julia Anna Gospodarou, combining field shooting, online sessions, mentorship and post‑workshop support.OtherArtist Request for Qualifications: Library Children and Teen SpacesCity of BellinghamThe City of Bellingham is seeking artist(s) or artist team(s) qualified to design, fabricate, and install interior artwork for the phase 2 renovation of the Bellingham Central Library, focusing on spaces for children and teens. The project is part of the City’s Percent for Arts program.CompetitionNewArt Call for O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance Festival Poster CompetitionGallery B612Poster design competition for the O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance Festival, open to artists 18+ with a $25 entry fee and $250 prize.ResidencySummer Ceramic ResidenciesIlwaco ArtworksIlwaco Artworks is a community ceramics studio on the Washington coast offering open access studio residencies for slow, process‑driven making.Microbe Art ContestOur much‑loved Microbe Art Contest, held on 17 September 2026 in support of International Microorganism Day, invites participants to celebrate the wondrous world of microbes by creatively sharing art inspired by microbiology.ExhibitionDeviant: Call for ArtworkHamilton Gallery at Salve Regina UniversityA group exhibition that interrogates "deviance" as a concept, category, and social construct.CommissionsCommissions Owls Lookout Park Seating Area 2026Davie, FloridaApplication fee: $0 Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MST Nov. 26, 2026ResidencyProspect Street Writers House ResidencyProspect Street Writers HouseProspect Street Writers House’s philosophy is embodied in poet Donald Hall’s maxim, “The friendship of writers is the history of literature.” Up the hill from the village of North Bennington, Prospect Street celebrates written language and fosters literary discourse. Residents will find themselves among peers in a distraction-free environment designed for comfort and productivity.Competition8th Chelsea International Photography Competition 2026New York Art CompetitionsAn annual international photography competition offering exhibition in New York, cash prizes and a $55,000 prize pool, open to photographers worldwide.ResidencyRockvale Writers Colony ResidencyRockvale Writers' ColonyRockvale Writers Colony offers weeklong and mini‑residency programs for writers in College Grove, TN, with rolling application and modest fees.PublicationCuratorial Review Catalogue PublicationArt Call For EntriesExhibition2027 Small Stones Festival of the ArtsWorcester County Camera Club and Blackstone Valley Art AssociationA juried exhibition for fine‑art painting and photography, offering catalogue publication and online gallery exposure, with a $10 entry fee and a deadline of October 1 2026.Competition15th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition – Deadline: October 27, 2025Light Space & Time Online Art GalleryAn annual juried online competition inviting 2D and 3D artists worldwide to submit cityscape‑themed works, with a $100 cash prize and extensive publicity.ExhibitionNapa Lighted Art Festival 2026 - Call for Art - CaFÉ -The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a free, open-air festival with the nighttime backdrop of downtown Napa. It is open to all members of the public.ExhibitionArt of the Cup 2026Ogden Museum of Southern ArtCall for entries for the 19th annual juried exhibition of Southern ceramicists.CompetitionPietra Prize 2026LIC‑Artists, Inc.Open call for collaborative drawings, paintings, collages or sculptures; exhibition at LIC‑A Art Space Oct 1‑Nov 10 2026; $30 (general) or $20 (members) fee.ExhibitionElemental: Earth, Air, Fire, WaterTCG GalleryElemental is a photography exhibition seeking lens‑based work that engages with earth, air, fire, or water, either directly or symbolically, for an online show in October 2026.ExhibitionCALL TO ARTISTS - Queering Wood CraftMuseum for Art in WoodA call for queer‑identified wood makers to exhibit their work at the Museum for Art in Wood (Philadelphia) in a 2027 exhibition.ExhibitionNew78th Annual Juried Exhibition & SaleGuilford Art LeagueA juried exhibition and sale open to Connecticut artists 18+ featuring all media, with a 20% commission on sales.Grant2026 Black History Month Arts Programming ProducerCity of West HollywoodThe City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division is seeking proposals from qualified event producers, performance arts organizations, or artists to present arts programming in February 2026 in celebration of Black History Month.ResidencyThe Paseo Project's 2027 Hotel Willa Artist-in-Residence, Taos New MexicoThe Paseo ProjectFour‑week artist‑in‑residence program at Hotel Willa, Taos, NM, offering housing, studio space and a bicycle for artists living within 300 mi of Taos (excluding Taos County residents).ResidencyMesa Refuge 2027 ResidenciesMesa RefugeTwo‑week residencies for writers and activists at Mesa Refuge’s coastal California retreat, open to applicants worldwide with a $35 application fee.Calls for Artists & Pre-Qualified Artist RegistryThe City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program invites artists and artist teams to submit portfolios as an entry to join the City of Durham Pre-Qualified Artist Registry.ExhibitionMusicOn+ InterArts FestivalNextGen InterArts FoundationMusicOn+ InterArts Festival is open to students ages 6–18, regardless of academic background or artistic training, as well as emerging music composers under the age of 30.CompetitionCommunication Arts 2027 Interactive CompetitionCommunication ArtsThe Communication Arts 2027 Interactive Competition invites submissions of interactive projects for digital distribution, offering publication in the Interactive Annual and an Award of Excellence.CompetitionStill Life Art Contest - Temporary, Artist CallsGrey Cube GalleryThe Grey Art Competition is an online contest open to artists worldwide over 18, focusing on black, white, or grey-themed visual art.ExhibitionLawrence Arts Center Exhibition: RedLawrence Arts CenterThe Lawrence Arts Center invites artists to submit artwork relating to the color red for a juried group exhibition, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place.ExhibitionExhibition in PrincetonPoint Pleasant PublishingAn open‑call group exhibition and arts festival ‘Crowns of Princeton’ invites 10‑12 international artists to present experimental work at The Solley Theatre in Princeton on 20 Feb 2027, offering exhibition space, a printed/digital catalogue and full sales revenue.CompetitionWinter 2027 ‘Vintage’ Issue: Open Call for SubmissionsPennsylvania Journal of Arts and SciencesThe Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent curated journal presenting contemporary work across visual art, writing, and interdisciplinary practice. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and considered for inclusion in the upcoming Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue and future editorial releases.ExhibitionCall for online exhibition proposals | Solo online show on ArtsyRed Springs ArtspaceSolo online exhibition on Artsy for U.S. artists; $25 entry fee; rolling deadline; 8‑10 images required.ResidencyNorfolk VA Second Presbyterian ChurchSecond Presbyterian ChurchLegacy Organ Art CommissionJobCurator/Art Gallery Manager JobMuseum of Contemporary Art San DiegoJobCompetitionEcoTheo Review 2026: Quarterly Print and Rolling Online Literary MagazineEcoTheo ReviewEcoTheo Review invites visual artists to submit work for publication in its quarterly print magazine and rolling online edition.ResidencyChokechaka Artist ResidencyRes ArtisOur residency welcomes artists who seek not only to advance their personal projects but also to engage deeply with the Sacred Valley of the Incas—its culture, nature, and history.ResidencyCenter for Contemporary Printmaking Artist ResidencyCenter for Contemporary PrintmakingThe Center for Contemporary Printmaking offers a solo printmaking residency in its Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage, providing studio, lodging, and full equipment for 1–2 week stays.Exhibition"Landscapes" 2026 Call for Entry - Online Art ShowColors of Humanity Art GalleryColors of Humanity Art Gallery invites artists to submit 2D or 3D landscape works for the "Landscapes" 2026 online exhibition, with a $20 entry fee and a cash prize for the Best of Show.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.Competition34th “Solo Art Series” – An Opportunity to ShineLight Space & Time Online Art GalleryLight Space & Time Online Art Gallery invites 2D & 3D artists worldwide to submit for its 34th Solo Art Series competition, offering solo exhibitions, artist showcases and extensive publicity.CompetitionStill Life + Portrait + RealismCamelback GalleryInternational juried virtual art competition open to all artists, featuring cash awards and a 3‑month virtual exhibition.ExhibitionIn the Realm of the MysticVerum Ultimum Art GalleryVerum Ultimum Art Gallery invites international artists 18+ to submit works interpreting the theme “In the Realm of the Mystic” for an online‑only exhibition and catalogue.ExhibitionCalling All Artists | Solo Exhibition at A Space Gallery in Fall 2026A Space GalleryA Space Gallery invites artists to submit a solo exhibition for Fall 2026, with a $35 application fee and a September 1 deadline.