Contests and Juried Shows

Water surrounds us as rivers, lakes, oceans, seas. It is also so very central to much of our lives – the rain that makes our flowers grow, the ice cubes that cool our drinks, and on and on. And it is beautiful to photograph. This call is about how you, the photographer, capture water in all its...
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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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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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Analog – Made by Hand Call for Entries | Juror: Christina Z. Anderson Deadline: February 9, 2026 https://bit.ly/PPG-Analog-2026 Analog – Made by Hand celebrates photography as a slow, tactile, and intentional practice. In contrast to digital reproduction, analog photography emphasizes craft, mat...
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Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on Trees and Water. This exhibition will look to feature both subjects in a dynamic and diverse exhibition on contemporary photography. Trees and Water are both powerful and important subjects. Water can be an ocean, a river, a pool,...
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Emerging and mid-career artists are invited to submit work for consideration in our 2026 Spring Exhibition Publication. Selected artists will be featured in a full-color printed catalog, with additional visibility on our website and social media platforms. We welcome submissions from artists work...
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THEME- "Skies" The sky can tell us so much. You can look towards it for hope in seeing rainbows, in fear during storms, for comfort by the moon and stars, and find pictures written in the clouds. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to SERRV International. SERR...
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TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE 2026 offers over €90,000 (over $100,000) in total awards, positioning it among the most significant international painting competitions worldwide. Prizes include major cash awards up to €12,000 (Best in Show), technical awards for Drawing and Watercolour (€4,000 each), and mul...
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Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 26, 9th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the m...
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Watercolor USA is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating excellence in water media painting. Now in its second year at Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, the exhibition continues a remarkable legacy that began at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, whe...
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