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CompetitionCrocker Kingsley 2027 – A National Art CompetitionBlue Line ArtsThe Crocker-Kingsley Exhibition was first juried in 1940, a tradition that continues to the present day. Over the past 80 years, this prestigious show has included many premier names in American and California art, including Robert Arneson, Elmer Bischoff, Fred Dalkey, David Gilhooly, Ralph Goings, Gregory Kondos, Roland Petersen, Mel Ramos, Ruth Rippon, and Wayne Thiebaud.InternshipProgram InternAlliance for California Traditional ArtsSupport ACTA's cultural asset mapping project in the Antelope ValleyColor in Hand - The Art of Soft PastelSebastopol Center for the ArtsCompetition$9,000+ Cash Awards - 4th Online 2D Art International ExhibitionHistoric Fourth Ward ParkAugust 21, 2026 - October 16, 2027WorkshopStudio Labs – Minnesota Center for Book ArtsMinnesota Center for Book ArtsLow‑cost studio lab access for book‑arts makers, offering equipment and fellowship in bindery, wet, print, and other labs.ResidencyArtist in ResidenceLakewood CemeteryArtist in Residence Program at Lakewood CemeteryExhibitionCall to Artists: 2027-2028 Gallery SeasonWalters Cultural Arts CenterThe Walters Cultural Arts Center invites artists and arts organizations to apply for two‑month exhibitions in its gallery for the 2027‑2028 season.ResidencySummer 2027 Byrdcliffe Historic Cottage ResidencyWoodstock Byrdcliffe GuildThe Byrdcliffe Historic Cottage Residency invites artists across disciplines to live and work in historic cottages on the Woodstock Arts Colony during the summer of 2027.PublicationHyperallergic’s A View From the EaselHyperallergicArtist studios in various locationsExhibitionInternational Call for Artists - Critical Review Catalogue Publication & Online ExhibitsUp to six best‑in‑show artists will have their work published with a critical review in the Artist Feature Catalogue and featured in an online exhibit. Artists keep 100% of sales.JobHYPERALLERGIC Job Associate Editor, Marketing Manager, Staff ReporterHYPERALLERGICHyperallergic is a leading online voice publishing contemporary perspectives on art, culture, and more.ExhibitionSmall Wonders – St. Louis Artists' GuildSt. Louis Artists' GuildThe St. Louis Artists' Guild invites artists to submit work for Small Wonders, a juried exhibition celebrating the power of art on an intimate scale.JobManaging Director for the US-China Music InstituteBard CollegeFull‑time Managing Director position for the US‑China Music Institute at Bard College, offering a $70,000 salary and comprehensive benefits.ExhibitionNew 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.ExhibitionOpen Call for Artists: Art SubmissionsVisual Art JournalVisual Art Journal invites artists worldwide to submit work for publication and a chance to be showcased on a Times Square billboard.ExhibitionArmature: A Call for Works About StructureManifest Creative Research GalleryInternational juried group exhibition at Manifest Creative Research Gallery inviting works that explore physical and conceptual structures, with a $50 honorarium and Grand Jury awards.GrantCommunity Arts Artist GrantLane Arts CouncilCommunity Arts Artist Grants provide financial support to individual artists, performers, and creatives of all types demonstrating benefit to the Eugene community.JobWinter Studio AssistantAnderson Ranch Arts CenterWinter Studio Assistant positions at Anderson Ranch Arts Center support studio programs across multiple media, with rolling applications until filled.ResidencySummer Ceramic ResidenciesIlwaco ArtworksIlwaco Artworks is a community ceramics studio on the Washington coast offering open access studio residencies for slow, process‑driven making.CompetitionOpen Art Contest by Teravarna Young MastersTERAVARNA Young MastersAn international open‑theme art competition for children and teens aged 5‑17, offering certificates, gallery exposure and a free masterclass.ResidencyLucid Art Residency Program 2027Lucid Art Foundation3-week solo artist residency in Inverness, California for nonrepresentational, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary artmaking.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 EntriesGrant2026 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.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.GrantWherewithal GrantsWashington Project for the Arts (WPA)Wherewithal Grants are a funding source for artists in the DC-area.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.Competition16th Annual "Nature" Online Art CompetitionLight Space & Time Online Art GalleryAn online art competition inviting 2D and 3D artists worldwide to submit works depicting nature, with a deadline of October 30, 2026.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.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.ExhibitionIndy Art Center Call For EntryIndy Art CenterIndy Art Center invites artists to submit work for multiple exhibitions, including the 89th Annual Student Show and the 2nd Annual Military Community Exhibition.JobCurator/Art Gallery Manager JobMuseum of Contemporary Art San DiegoJobExhibitionForgotten Artists: Homage to the PastYavapai College Prescott Art GalleryA research-driven group exhibition inviting professional artists to create contemporary works inspired by historically overlooked artists.CompetitionEcoTheo Review 2026: Quarterly Print and Rolling Online Literary MagazineEcoTheo ReviewEcoTheo Review invites visual artists worldwide to submit work for inclusion in its 2026 quarterly print issue and online magazine, focusing on the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and culture.ExhibitionThe Contemporary Print 2027PrintAustin CollectiveThe Contemporary Print 2027 is a juried international exhibition of traditional printmaking techniques, open to artists 18+ worldwide, with a $35 entry fee and a $500 Best is Show prize.CompetitionIn Series Art Exhibition / Calls & SubmissionsArt FluentArt Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit a five‑piece series for its online exhibition 'IN SERIES', with a $250 cash prize and online gallery display.ExhibitionArt Aloud Art inspired by the written word — open to all media, all ages.Academy Art & Frame CompanyArt Aloud is our annual celebration of art inspired by the written word — open to all artists, all ages, and all media (2D and 3D).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.CompetitionEverything Abstract 2026 Art CompetitionFusion ArtFusion Art invites submissions for the Everything Abstract 2026 Art Competition, an online exhibition featuring 2D and 3D nonobjective or nonrepresentational art from artists worldwide.CompetitionWomen Artist’s 2026 Art CompetitionFusion Art, LLCAn international online art competition inviting 2D and 3D women artists worldwide to submit their best artwork, with entry fees of $25 or $40.