Contests and Juried Shows

Time, neglect, and exposure to the elements can have amazing effects on the appearance of so many things. Despite the usual focus on new shiny objects, these are often just not as visually compelling as those that have stood the test of time and present their own unique appeal. Walk around to capt...
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per - spec- tive : viewpoint, standpoint, outlook, point of view, vantage point, view, eye view, outlook … Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "perspective" to A Smith Gallery by August 17, 2026. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each a...
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Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. The competition is international, open to all geographical locations. Registration fee is $25US (three images)....
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PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a solo exhibition opportunity. Applicants should submit a cohesive portfolio suitable for a solo exhibition, together with an artist statement and a short biography. The portfolio should include a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 35 images....
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Small Matters is a blindly juried open call to all visual artists within the United States who are over the age of 18. The theme of this exhibition is small works; two-dimensional work, including the frame, must not exceed 15 inches and three-dimensional pedestal pieces must not exceed 10 inches in...
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As part of the 67th National Conference of Artists (NCA) national convention, hosted by the NCA New Orleans Chapter at Xavier University of Louisiana, and our ongoing commitment to promote the visual arts of the African Diaspora. NCA invites visual artists to submit entries for this national juried...
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Juried exhibition: Stacey Abel, Bijoy Goswami, Deanna Miesch. Deadline: August 30, 2026. We are living in a time of moral upheaval. Political conflict, environmental catastrophe, technological change, and the accelerating pace of daily life all compete for our attention, often leaving us feeling...
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A SHOW OF HEADS is a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, October 8 - 31, 2026 and is open for entry to all artists working in any media.
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Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit their strongest work to the Best Work Art Challenge, a rotating online art opportunity designed to celebrate creativity, skill, vision, and personal expression. This open-theme challenge gives artists the freedom to submit the w...
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Earth. Water. Fire. Air. These ancient forces shape our world and stir the imagination. The Elements invites artists to explore these primal energies in all their forms: physical, symbolic, and emotional. Whether you focus on one element or the harmony between them, this theme invites a return to th...
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