calls for artists

This list includes local and national juried, and non-juried, competitions for artists of all media. Disclaimer: RACC does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. This list is not intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered by these links. To submit a notice go to Submit an Opportunity.

Carnation Contemporary New Member Open Call 2026-27

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

Carnation Contemporary is accepting applications for new members for the 2026-27 Exhibition Cycle. Carnation is an artist-run gallery space dedicated to championing critical and contemporary artwork while supporting emerging and mid-career artists from the Pacific Northwest. Artists working in all media, including video and sound, are welcome to apply. For application details and instructions visit […]

APPLY NOW FOR 28TH ANNUAL PORTLAND OPEN STUDIOS TOUR

Deadline: February 28, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

Portland Open Studios is a juried studio tour of 100+ artists in Portland, Oregon, providing a unique opportunity for artists to open their studios to the public. Now in our 28th year, Portland Open Studios is a premier and anticipated annual arts event which attracts visitors from the community and beyond. The tour is a […]

Call for Artists – Poster Contest

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

Calling All Artists: Be the Face of the 2026 Silverton Arts Festival! Do you have a piece that stops people in their tracks? We want to see it! The 2026 Silverton Arts Festival Poster Contest is officially open, and we’re inviting artists ages 16 and up—of all experience levels—to throw their hat (and their art) […]

Renderhub Presents: Let’s Get Weird – Surreal 3D Render Art Contest

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

Welcome to RenderHub’s “Let’s Get Weird: Surreal 3D Render Contest”. This is your chance to bend physics, remix dreams, and build impossible worlds where melting cities float through neon fog and everyday objects become unforgettable monsters. Whether your style is haunting, hilarious, or hypnotic, we want renders that make people stop, stare, and think, “What […]

Arrival Gallery — Madrid Open Call

Deadline: April 06, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

Arrival Galery – Open Call Arrival Gallery is welcoming submissions for a short showcase in Madrid this spring. The exhibition will take place at Calle Valencia 17, 28012 Madrid, from 29 April to 2 May 2026. The setting in intimate and curated, designed to support close viewing and thoughtful presentations. This is an open-theme call. […]

Call for Artists: the International Exhibition “Clouds”

Deadline: March 04, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition “Clouds.” The exhibition explores internet and social media phenomena; the sharing and dissemination of information amid changing concepts and technologies; online and mobile cultures; and post-humanism. We are open to photography, 2D digital art, video art, performance art, web art, interactive art, sculpture, painting, […]

Call for Artist Entries to Bellevue Arts Fair 2026

Deadline: March 01, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

APPLY NOW  Bellevue Arts Fair – July 24-26, 2026  Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest as part of a community-wide, three-day celebration of the arts in Downtown Bellevue—showcasing exceptional local and national designers, artists, and craftspeople. More than 150k visitors will shop from over 250+ juried artists exhibiting unique, handmade crafts and art. This marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging […]

Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2026: Call for Artists, Projects, & Papers

Deadline: March 08, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

CALL TO ARTISTS Kolaj Fest New Orleans, 10-14 June 2026 How do you want to manifest at Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2026? Our goal is to create an event that attracts a variety of people working in various capacities, such as art professionals at museums, galleries, and centers as well as academics, writers, and artists. […]

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