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A Smith Gallery | "unique: alternative processes" Deadline : Mar 04, 2026 - Juror's and Director's award each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition and a solo exhibition. Visitors' award receives $100. in Awards
3 Square Art - New Horizons: Landscapes 26, 9th An... Deadline : Feb 16, 2026 - $1000 in Awards
Black Box Gallery - Field Work: Trees and Water Deadline : Feb 11, 2026
Portrait Society of America - The International 20... Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 - 50,000 in Awards
Westbrook Legacy Foundation - April Showers: Virtu... Deadline : Mar 01, 2026 - Cash/Prizes + Recognition in Awards
 
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Blue Koi Gallery | Artist of the Month | Jan 2026

Deadline : Jan 31, 2026 Awards: 100 cash Award/Prizes/Exhibition/Promotion

Blue Koi Gallery highlights artists whose work shows originality, strong direction, and craftsmanship, recognizing not just a single piece, but the dedication and vision behind it. If you’re ready for your work to be seen and promoted to a wider audience, we invite you to submit your best images. Th...
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Independence for Whom: Amplifying Voices, Honoring Histories

Deadline : Jan 31, 2026

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, we face a challenging question: Independence for whom? Women and marginalized groups continue to fight for representation, recognition, and equity in every arena. Rights and freedoms that our forebears struggled to obtain are being s...
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Byrdcliffe Artist Residency Summer Individual Cottage Program

Deadline : Feb 01, 2026

The Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence (AiR) Program offers uninterrupted time and space for creatives in all disciplines. Our serene and rustic mountain community is 2.5 hours north of NYC in Woodstock, NY with residencies open to individuals and co-applicants at all stages of their career. Byrdcliffe...
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Fusion Art - Black & White 2026 Art Competition

Deadline : Feb 01, 2026 Awards: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Fusion Art announces the Black & White 2026 Art Competition. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using black & white & the nuanced shades in between. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit t...
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Series 52 : Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 Awards: Curatorial Review Catalogue Essay

Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, which are released in editions. We especially encourage alternative / experimental artists to apply. Click on prospectus link to learn more and apply.
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2D Art Exhibition - March 29 - May 2, 2026: The Chapel Gallery @ University Unitarian Church

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026

We welcome your participation in this Call for Artists! If selected, your art will hang in our magnificent space for several weeks and be celebrated through a reception, Sunday service viewing, and optional additional viewing times for friends and family. Your work and artist information will also b...
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PH21 Gallery Barcelona presents: "The natural and the artificial" – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, April 4–21, 2026

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 Awards: One curator’s choice and up to three honourable mentions will be announced.

The natural and the artificial are diametrically opposed concepts that evoke contrasting ideas such as organic versus geometric, spontaneous versus designed, instinctive versus deliberate, wild versus tamed, and more. However, there exists a continuum between these opposing forces, manifesting in th...
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Portrait Society of America - The International 2026

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 Awards: 50,000

Artists are invited to submit artwork for the 28th annual "The International" portrait competition, that will showcase the finest in portraiture and figurative art today. The International art contest is the world's premier portrait competition and is open to all artists – members and non-members. A...
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Gallery Ring February ARTISTS OF THE MONTH Online Art Contest

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 Awards: Sapphire Award, Ruby Award, Emerald Award, Crystal Award

Gallery Ring announces the ARTISTS OF THE MONTH contest! A RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD and CRYSTAL Artist of February will be named. The deadline to submit work is Monday, February 2nd 2026.  The fee is $20 US for 1-2 artworks. Winners will have their work featured prominently in a 3D Rotation Ga...
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Gallery Ring GREEN Online Art Contest

Deadline : Feb 02, 2026 Awards: Sapphire Award, Ruby Award, Emerald Award, Crystal Award

Gallery Ring announces the 3rd Annual GREEN Contest. The artwork must be driven by the colour green which must occupy the majority of the territory or be the focal point, purpose, subject or meaning of the composition. The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, February 25th 2026.   The fee is...
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