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FEATURED ART & PHOTO CALLS

OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings Deadline : Jun 12, 2026 - up to $20,000 in cash & merchandise in Awards
North Shore Arts Association - Exhibit New England... Deadline : May 30, 2026 - $8,000 in awards in Awards
NYC4PA CALL FOR ENTRY - BOTANICALS Deadline : Jun 07, 2026 - $4000 TOTAL PRIZES AWARDED in Awards
Central Valley Community Foundation 60th Anniversa... Deadline : May 29, 2026 - $1,500 + materials in Awards
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026 Deadline : Jul 17, 2026 - Over USD$77,000 in cash and prizes to be won (prize list still growing!), see the full list of prizes here: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art/prizes in Awards
 
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Playa 28 - CostaLab Oaxaca Multidisciplinary Artist Residency

Deadline : May 17, 2026

CostaLab Oaxaca is a two-week multidisciplinary art residency located on the stunning beaches of Oaxaca, Mexico. designed for artists and curators seeking time, space, and inspiration for the development of new work o start a new research. The residency encourages experimentation, cultural exchange...
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Becoming an Octopus - Pragovka Summer School

Deadline : May 17, 2026

Becoming an Octopus focuses on imaginaries of water and fluidity. This year’s Summer School will address a dual perspective. In the first part of the program, we will understand water not as a resource or capital, but as a medium, a place or environment for relaxation, storytelling, joy, curiosity a...
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CICA Museum - Call for Submissions: International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026

Deadline : May 18, 2026 Awards: Exhibition Opportunity, Publication Opportunity

We invite artists, scholars, and researchers from around the world to participate in the International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026. How to submit: Please visit our website for more information. See links below.
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CICA Museum - Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Fall 2026

Deadline : May 18, 2026 Awards: Exhibition Opportunity

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Contemporary Art Solo Show Series and the publication. Each selected artist will have a solo exhibition for a week (Wednesday–Sunday schedule) in the gallery space (approximately 44 m²). The artists will also be featured in the e-book, CICA...
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Art Scene West - Icons: Art for the Ages

Deadline : May 18, 2026 Awards: Physical Gallery Exposure & Promotion

This Call for Art invites artists to convey their own portrayals of the symbols, figures, emblems, places and trends that have left their mark in our collective society. This is an international art call where up to 20 artists will be selected to showcase with our San Diego art gallery, Art Scene We...
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A Smith Gallery | Photographic Performance 2026

Deadline : May 18, 2026 Awards: online exhibition, GalleryTalk in online blog, exhibition catalogue

Do you have a body of work or a concept for an exhibition that is photography or photography based? We are looking for compelling solo or cooperative exhibitions to be exhibited in our online gallery. The entry can be photographic images only, photography combined with mixed media, photography as...
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ADC Fine Art: In-Gallery Exhibition - Radiance 2026 - Over $75,000 in Awards Available

Deadline : May 18, 2026 Awards: Over $75,000 in Awards Available

Radiance is a summer exhibition hosted by ADC Fine Art featuring artwork that evokes happiness and warmth. More than $75,000 in awards will be given out to emerging, mid-career, and established artists in all mediums and styles. Selected artists will have their work shown in our 13,000 sq. ft. mega...
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Series 65 : Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions (No Fees)

Deadline : May 19, 2026 Awards: Curatorial Review Catalogue Essay

No application fee. No selection fee. Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue and receive a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive linen wrap hardcover art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications. Th...
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Call For Entries : Tarpey Gallery Open 26

Deadline : May 20, 2026 Awards: Cash Prize and Exhibition programme inclusion

Our annual open call aims to showcase the best of UK contemporary art by bringing together emerging and established artists to create a diverse and exciting group exhibition in one of the Midlands foremost Commercial Contemporary Fine Art Galleries. Entries will be open to all artists working in the...
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Gallery Ring ALIVE Online Art Contest

Deadline : May 22, 2026 Awards: Best In Show, Golden Trio, Sapphire Award, Ruby Award, Emerald Award, Crystal Award and others.

Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition dedicated to all things that are alive — humans, plants and flowers and all kinds of animals and sea-life, etc. The deadline to submit work is Friday, May 22nd 2026.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks. 2D artwork including photography/di...
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