December 2025 Call For Entries and Art Calls for Artists

December 2025 Call For Entries and Art Calls for Artists

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Passages - January 2026 - Call for 2D + 3D Artists

Call Dates:

Sep 19, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 5, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Call Description:

CALL TO ARTISTS: ARTS GUILD OF SONOMA PASSAGES JURIED SHOW TO WELCOME BAY AREA ARTISTS FROM Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano Counties and Mendocino Counties. SHOW DATES: December 31st 2025- January 27th, 2026 OPEN CALL: Friday September 19th, 2025 Sonoma, CA – CALL TO ARTISTS: Arts Guild of Sonoma Present...
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2026-2027 Seattle Convention Center Rotating Art Exhibition Call

Call Dates:

Oct 16, 2025, 9:12:00 AM through Dec 5, 2025, 9:12:00 PM

Call Description:

*This is an invitation only call for organizations who have previously exhibited at the SCC* Proposals are now being accepted for the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) Rotating Art Program for calendar years 2026 and 2027. The SCC Art Program is committed to highlighting the artistic vitality of the region in the Phyliss Lamphere Gallery at the SCC, op...
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Shippensburg University's Scholastic 144

Call Dates:

Nov 1, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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The Morgan Art of Papermaking 14th Annual Juried Show

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Nov 6, 2025, 11:00:00 AM through Dec 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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Clarksville Christmas Lights Competition

Call Dates:

Nov 20, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 7, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Call Description:

Please include a picture or video of you home....
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Student Scholarships 2025

Call Dates:

Nov 10, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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International Printmaking Exhibition 2026

Call Dates:

Oct 18, 2025, 8:35:00 AM through Dec 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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Contemporary Landscapes: From Observational to Symbolic

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Oct 3, 2025, 10:00:00 AM through Dec 8, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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Call for Artists for Inclusion in ArtsBergen's Public Art Roster

Call Dates:

Feb 28, 2024, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 8, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Please submit up to five samples of your artwork. In the "Description / Statement Field" provide the following details about each image: 1. Date 2. Medium 3.. Short Description 4. Budget (if applicable) *Optional Attachment: Resume/CV...

DFAA 2026 Sights & Insights

Call Dates:

Nov 10, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 10, 2025, 6:00:00 PM

Call Description:

Entry is open to all artists aged 18 years and over who are residents of the state of Georgia. For 2D submissions the maximum finished size (including frame if applicable) may not exceed 36"x36". Maximum finished size for 3-D work is 18" in width and depth and 24" in height. The full Prospectus for the the 2026 Sights & Insights Exhibit is available on...
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2025 DAKOTA PASTEL COMPETITION - FOURTH QUARTER

Call Dates:

Oct 10, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

PAY FOR YOUR ENTRY | SUBMIT DETAILS | UPLOAD IMAGE 1) Pay for your entry. Payments are called "submission credits". You can pay for one entry credit or multiple. Payment is by CREDIT CARD only. No PROMO CODES available. IMPORTANT: Make sure you select the correct payment amount for your entry Category. Payment that does not match your entry category...
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Call for Artists | MANIFEST 2025 | fstop504

Call Dates:

Oct 7, 2025, 7:06:00 PM through Dec 14, 2025, 7:06:00 PM

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January 2026 CAC Members Only "New Beginnings" Call For Entries

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 12:01:00 AM through Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Crossroads Art Center is excited to announce an online call for entries for the January 2026 Members Only Show. Theme: "New Beginnings". New Beginnings celebrates the beauty of starting fresh. This exhibition invites artists to explore moments of renewal—large or small—that shape our lives. From personal transformation and emerging horizons to ...
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PHOTO-FINALE 2026 / Napa Valley Mustard Celebration

Call Dates:

Sep 30, 2025, 1:00:00 AM through Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Limited to 1 entry and 1 submission per entry...

January 2026 CAC All Media Show Call For Entries

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 12:01:00 AM through Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Crossroads Art Center is excited to announce an online call for entries for the January 2026 Juried All Media Show. This is a juried show. There is no theme. Call For Entry Dates: November 16 - December 14, 2025 JUROR: Ashley Hawkins, Executive Director, Studio Two-Three ASHLEY HAWKINS Executive Director, she/her Ashley is the co-founder of S...
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Surfing Madonna Save the Ocean 6

Call Dates:

Jul 9, 2025, 6:00:00 AM through Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

FREE Submission up to 3 pieces using "Save the Ocean" theme Original art only. Size limited by gallery space as necessary. ...

Valparaiso Art Walk at Cumberland Crossing 2026–2027

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Oct 30, 2025, 1:05:00 PM through Dec 15, 2025, 5:00:00 PM

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Transformative Impressions

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Oct 1, 2025, 1:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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Globeducate Arts Competition 2025

Call Dates:

Oct 3, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Each school will hold its own competition and select one winner for each category to represent the school in the Globeducate Arts Competition. For each age group, schools may submit only one entry for each category....
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ART MAKER Magazine Issue #3 - OPEN THEME

Call Dates:

Oct 31, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Please submit up to 10 images of art created within the last 5 years. Include all the required information, including medium, desription, size, and year created. Notes: -If image is digital, please include your preferred size of the art when printed in inches under "Physical Dimensions". -Please upload at 300dpi. Low-res images will not be consi...

Temple Beth Or Art Fair 2026

Call Dates:

Jul 27, 2025, 6:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Under "Category," select "Default Category". For "Application Title," please list your artist medium. Please read and agree to our Terms and Conditions. You may submit up to 10 images of your work during the submission process....
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ART NEWPORT - CALL FOR ART

Call Dates:

Oct 15, 2025, 1:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

CALLING ALL ARTISTS. The second annual ART NEWPORT will be held March 27 - 29, 2026 at the Newport Harbor Island Resort in Newport, Rhode Island. We are looking for fine artists to submit their works for consideration to this annual three-day Fine Art Show to be held in Newport, RI. See our prospectus for full details. We look forward to celebrating you...

In the City 2026

Call Dates:

Oct 14, 2025, 5:00:00 PM through Dec 18, 2025, 3:00:00 AM

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4th Annual Animal Portraiture Open 2025

Call Dates:

Oct 21, 2025, 1:00:00 PM through Dec 20, 2025, 6:00:00 PM

Call Description:

Please fill out the form to the best of your ability. - When submitting more than 1 art piece, please make sure to add each art piece separately by tapping any of the orange "Add Submission" button. - For "Linked Web Resource Field" you are welcome to put in the link to your art piece on your website. This field is optional. - You can edit you...

Creative Futures 2026

Call Dates:

Oct 22, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

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Pictures at an Exhibition, A New Cycle of Inspiration

Call Dates:

Jul 22, 2025, 1:02:00 PM through Dec 22, 2025, 5:00:00 PM

Call Description:

Artists may submit up to two original works by December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CST. $53 Registration Fee (non-refundable) is required to enter the competition. Each submission must include: -One high-resolution image or scan (JPG, PNG, or PDF) -Title of the artwork and the musical movement it corresponds to -Sale value in U.S. dollars (no NSF...

25 Years of Creativity: Horse Fever Artists Then & Now

Call Dates:

Nov 10, 2025, 12:15:00 PM through Dec 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Entry Procedure & Guidelines: • Please submit one (1) piece to be exhibited and for sale during the month of January 2026 at MCA's Brick City Center for the Arts. • All entries are to be submitted digitally no later than Sunday, December 28 at midnight. No physical or mailed in submissions will be accepted. Artists must follow this online a...

Artists' Image Naming Program

Call Dates:

Aug 27, 2022, 1:01:00 PM through Dec 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

What do artists who sell online at Crossroads Art Center receive? You get a designated artist page on the CAC website with an artist statement and bio included. CAC will post up to 15 images of pieces you have for sale. A link to your website, publications and social media. When you sell a piece from those online selections, you can drop the piece o...

2025 ShenArts Art Co-Op Submissions

Call Dates:

Feb 16, 2025, 6:12:00 PM through Dec 31, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

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Yountville Art Walk 2025

Call Dates:

Jan 1, 2025, 12:00:00 PM through Dec 31, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Call Description:

Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You will be notified within 30 days of the status. ...

Think Big: A Large-Scale Works Call for Art

Call Dates:

Nov 3, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 31, 2025, 12:30:00 AM

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Superbly Sintered: Masterful Designs in Metal Clay Exhibition 2026

Call Dates:

Oct 1, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 31, 2025, 3:00:00 AM

Call Description:

When you enter a piece in this call for entry, you agree to AMCAW using the image of your piece in publicity, sharing your name and image with our sponsors – who may use it in their publicity – sharing it with members of AMCAW and the general public. AMCAW reserves the right to use the image on their website, in their advertising and on social media...
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Cairde Visual 2025

Call Dates:

Mar 31, 2025, 12:01:00 AM through Dec 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Cairde Visual 2025 1. Up to three pieces may be submitted. Work must not have been exhibited in Sligo before and must be available for sale. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 16th. Successful artists will be notified by email in early June. 2. Submitted Works must be ready to hang (no clip frames). 3. Submission fees are €15 for one...

Additional Calls

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International Art Competition Faces

Call Dates:

Nov 10, 2025, 8:06:20 AM through Dec 4, 2025, 8:06:23 AM

Call Description:

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their sixth “Faces” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. Only the face of a person or animal should be visible (single person, a group, or self-portrait). All visual art mediu...
Chicago Photography Exhibit

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 5, 2025, 11:59:59 PM

Call Description:

Forum 301 invites photographers of all levels to participate in the Chicago Photography Exhibit, a showcase dedicated to capturing the people, places, and stories that define our city. This exhibition celebrates Chicago’s creative energy, resilience, and the artists who capture Chicago's beauty through photos. The Forum 301 Local Artist: Chicago ...
ON THE STREET

Call Dates:

Nov 12, 2025, 1:46:28 PM through Dec 8, 2025, 11:59:33 PM

Call Description:

ON THE STREET – CALL FOR ENTRIES - JUROR ELIZABETH AVEDON https://bit.ly/PPG-onthestreet “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know.” – Diane Arbus From fleeting glances to bold confrontations, street photography captures the unscripted rhythm of life. For this exhibition, we invite images that refl...
The Royal Photographic Society: International Photography Exhibition 167

Call Dates:

Sep 2, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Open for Entries: RPS International Photography Exhibition 167 Be part of the longest running contemporary exhibitions celebrating photography from across the globe. Entries now open to everyone, with one free entry available to all. Welcoming submissions from photographers at all levels, from new, emerging talent and established professionals. ...
VAO26

Call Dates:

Oct 9, 2025, 11:28:53 AM through Dec 10, 2025, 11:32:18 AM

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Flow

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 1:59:19 PM through Dec 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Flow is the theme of a magazine created as a final-term project by a student of Nata Buachidze Studio’s Art Management course. Everything flows, from clear water in nature to the hurried movement of office workers in metropolitan cities. The title 'Flow' seeks to explore the natural rhythm and movement of all things around us and to translate this con...
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International Art Competition Grey

Call Dates:

Nov 17, 2025, 11:39:53 AM through Dec 11, 2025, 11:39:06 AM

Call Description:

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 6th “Grey” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2025. Only works of art created in black, white and or shades of grey will be accepted. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except ...
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International Art Competition Grey

Call Dates:

Nov 10, 2025, 6:06:01 PM through Dec 11, 2025, 6:05:28 PM

Call Description:

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 6th “Grey” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2025. Only works of art created in black, white and or shades of grey will be accepted. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except ...
Call for Artists - Baltimore Black Sox Sculpture Project (BSSP)

Call Dates:

Nov 4, 2025, 3:00:00 PM through Dec 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

On behalf of Parks & People and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), Maryland Art Place (MAP) is offering an exciting opportunity to Baltimore regional artists (MD, DC, PA, DE, VA) working in large-scale sculpture to create artworks of historical Baltimore Black Sox baseball players. The BSSP plays tribute to the legacy of the Baltimore Black ...
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16th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition

Call Dates:

Sep 29, 2025, 7:40:36 PM through Dec 14, 2025, 11:59:59 PM

Call Description:

Sitar Arts Center invites artists to submit original artwork for the 16th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition: “Belonging.” At our core, we all long to belong—to feel connected, understood, and accepted. “Belonging” explores the places, people, and moments that make us feel rooted, and the journeys we take to find them. It invites reflecti...
Publish Your Work in PJAS Winter 2026 Issue!

Call Dates:

Nov 15, 2025, 10:45:43 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 10:45:46 AM

Call Description:

PJAS is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by our journal showcase all types of creative work--from visual arts and installations to literary arts and poetry. We accept submissions on a rolling basis year-round, with our upcoming quarterly issue publish...
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Yosemite Renaissance 41

Call Dates:

Sep 24, 2025, 4:14:05 PM through Dec 15, 2025, 5:00:00 PM

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Mail Art Open Call: "Fragments of What Makes Us Alive"

Call Dates:

Aug 12, 2025, 12:00:00 PM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Atelier Ghostbirds in Portugal invites artists, makers, and creative souls everywhere to our Mail-Art Exhibition. Send us the images, words, or objects that light up your world—and help us cover our gallery walls with the simple joys and profound treasures of life. Theme: Art is life, and life is art. Show us the people, places, memories, and drea...
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Out of Bounds Issue 2: Hibernation

Call Dates:

Nov 30, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 15, 2025, 11:59:59 PM

Call Description:

Out of Bounds is an independent literary and arts journal seeking submissions for our Hibernation-themed issue. We welcome unique interpretations of this theme, including metaphorical or literal interpretations. We accept any mediums we can print on a black-and-white page; this includes comics, essays, poems, illustrations, collage, and photography but ...
Nation Faces: Reimagining Americana

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 12:00:03 AM through Dec 16, 2025, 12:00:21 AM

Call Description:

Nation Faces: Reimagining Americana Description The Hudson Milliner Art Salon is seeking art that speaks to America—not just the political body—but the place, the culture, and the feeling, interpreted across time and by distinct peoples. America can be a frontier plain or a gilded skyscraper, and it belongs to everyone. We want art that expl...
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Open Art Competition

Call Dates:

Nov 17, 2025, 11:46:00 AM through Dec 17, 2025, 11:45:55 AM

Call Description:

We are pleased to announce our third Open online Art Competition for the month of December 2025. Artists are invited to submit works in any style, medium, or subject matter. All visual art mediums are allowed. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All s...
Open Call at Alexander Brest Gallery

Call Dates:

Oct 10, 2025, 3:51:41 PM through Dec 17, 2025, 3:51:46 PM

Call Description:

Open Call for Exhibition Proposals – Alexander Brest Gallery – 2026-2027 The Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University (Jacksonville, FL) is seeking exhibition proposals for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The 2300 square foot gallery space welcomes proposals for 2D, 3D, installation, and video work. Both solo and group exhibition propo...
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2025 Call for Artists

Call Dates:

Feb 18, 2025, 9:12:13 AM through Dec 18, 2025, 9:13:29 AM

Call Description:

This nationwide community mural program is a celebration of communities across America and an important part of a new or newly transformed facility. Every mural is a unique, original artwork. NOW Art is a public art agency and we work with our clients to curate artworks and engage artists across the country. Today, community murals are featured in hundr...
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Contemporary art prize LAB ART PRIZE

Call Dates:

Oct 20, 2025, 4:38:52 PM through Dec 19, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Call Description:

The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists. The competition is open to works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video. The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and...
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GEOGRAPHIES: An Exploration Between Places, Environments and Cultures

Call Dates:

Jul 8, 2025, 3:18:22 PM through Dec 20, 2025, 12:01:01 AM

Call Description:

GEOGRAPHIES: An Exploration Between Places, Environments and Cultures Call for Exhibition ?Free entry Accepted media: Photography, Video, Digital Visual Design Group Exhibition in Rome. March 2026 - LoosenArt is inviting photographers, video makers and digital visual designers to take part in the collective exhibition "Geographies: an exploration b...
Imagining Tomorrow

Call Dates:

Nov 16, 2025, 8:00:00 AM through Dec 29, 2025, 11:50:00 AM

Call Description:

Forum 301, located at 301 W. Ohio, invites artists from the Chicagoland area to submit work for our upcoming exhibition, "Imagining Tomorrow." The show asks: How do we envision the future of art, culture, and community? What does it look like to dream beyond the present moment -- socially, politically, environmentally, or spiritually? We welcome arti...
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ARRIVAL Gallery x London 2026: Step Into the Spotlight

Call Dates:

Sep 8, 2025, 3:40:52 PM through Dec 29, 2025, 3:40:54 PM

Call Description:

Calling All Artists! This January, ARRIVAL Gallery is taking over London — and YOU could be part of it. Whether you paint, sculpt, shoot, or design, this is your chance to showcase your work at 56 Dawes Road and connect with fellow artists, collectors, and curators. Let your art shine on an international stage. Why Wait? London Is Next. We’re keepin...
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First Look 2026

Call Dates:

Nov 14, 2025, 12:00:00 AM through Dec 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Call Description:

Panopticon Gallery is now accepting submissions for First Look 2026, our annual juried portfolio showcase celebrating the art of photographic storytelling. This exhibition invites photographers to present cohesive bodies of work that reflect a distinct point of view, technical excellence, and conceptual depth. Selected artists will be invited to exhibit...
Fluid Abstract | 2025 Art Competition

Call Dates:

Nov 4, 2025, 8:59:01 AM through Dec 31, 2025, 8:59:05 AM

Call Description:

Fluid Abstract invites artists and photographers to explore the beauty of movement, emotion, and transformation through abstract expression. Let your imagination flow where form meets freedom. The Fluid Abstract Art Competition invites artists and photographers to dive into the beauty of movement, color, and emotion, where nothing is fixed and ever...
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Unlock Passive Income: Call for Artists, Illustrators, Photographers & Designers!

Call Dates:

Nov 6, 2024, 11:30:42 AM through Dec 31, 2025, 11:30:48 AM

Call Description:

Attention all Creatives! The Paintly Store is calling on talented artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and photographers for an exciting passive income opportunity! ? If you're passionate about your craft and want to make money from your art, here's your chance to collaborate with us. Get your artwork and photos featured on exclusive products...
True Blue | 2025 International Art Competition

Call Dates:

Oct 21, 2025, 7:34:48 PM through Dec 31, 2025, 7:34:54 PM

Call Description:

We invite artists and photographers to submit to True Blue, an open-themed art competition dedicated to exploring Blue, in all its emotional, symbolic, and visual depth. We’re seeking work that expresses what “blue” means to you. Whether your vision is literal or abstract, cool-toned or emotionally charged, True Blue is your opportunity to showca...
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2026 Artist Award: "human body"

Call Dates:

Nov 17, 2025, 9:50:39 PM through Dec 31, 2025, 9:50:34 PM

Call Description:

LOS/NR Gallery is seeking an amazing artist to be granted the 2026 Artist Award and be featured in an exhibition in our gallery between Mar 13 - Apr, 24, 2026. The winner will also receive a monetary grant for the production of a future work, and will have their work displayed on a billboard in Downtown San Diego, CA. Five additional artists will be sel...