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.

Call for Artists: “Art School,” the International Exhibition

Deadline August 25, 2025

Opportunity Region: International

CICA Museum invites artists from around the world to participate in “Art School,” the International Exhibition. We welcome works in photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, painting, sculpture, and installation that explore themes related to art schools around the world, the meaning of teaching and learning art in our time, particularly in the […]

Gallery 114 Open Call for Membership

Deadline September 10, 2025

Opportunity Region: Local

Gallery 114 is one of the oldest collective galleries on the west coast, celebrating our 35 Birthday this year. We are located in the heart of Portland’s bustling arts playground, the Pearl District. We are artist owned, artist run and artists unleashed! Information and how to apply is on our website at FAQs 1 — […]

Call for Dancers – Field Study

Deadline September 30, 2025

Opportunity Region: local

Call for Dancers – Field Study Field Study is a new, Portland-based, project-driven dance initiative dedicated to exploring movement as environment. I’m seeking 4–6 contemporary dancers aged 21+ interested in process, collaboration, and performance. This is a space for play, refinement, and creating immersive, visually-driven work together. Dancers should be experienced performers and comfortable with […]

Blackfish Gallery’s 2026 Portland Metro Exhibition – Layered Perceptions

Deadline October 18, 2025

Opportunity Region: local

Call for Artists: Blackfish Gallery’s Layered Perceptions Exhibition DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: OCTOBER 18, 2025 Blackfish Gallery’s Layered Perceptions Exhibition is a celebration of Portland Oregon as a creative hub and diversity of artistic talent within its energetic artistic community. This juried exhibition, opening in January 2026 at Blackfish Gallery, focuses on the contemporary art being […]

2025 Juried Show: Excellence in Art

Deadline August 30, 2025

Opportunity Region: local

Call to Artists: Share Your Art at GALA’s “Excellence in Art” Juried Show! GALA is thrilled to invite artists to submit their work for our juried show, “Excellence in Art.” This is a wonderful chance to showcase your talent in a lively and diverse exhibition. Awards will be given and announced at the Artist Reception. […]

Building Five, ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR INSTALLATIONS AND LARGE-SCALE WORKS

Deadline September 29, 2025

Opportunity Region: Local

2026 – CALL FOR PROPOSAL BUILDING 5 ART SPACE We are now accepting submissions for our highly anticipated 2026 Program—an opportunity for bold, site-specific artistic exploration within one of the Northwest’s most dynamic creative spaces. Multiple proposals potentially accepted, one will be awarded the Dengerink Creative Stipend. All selected artists will have full access to our […]

International Art Competition Open

Deadline August 21, 2025

Opportunity Region: International

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 9th “Open” Online Art Competition for the month of August 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. There is no theme in this competition. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber […]

Call for Artists: Abstract Mind 2026: the 11th International Exhibition on Abstract Art

Deadline August 22, 2025

Opportunity Region: International

CICA Museum invites artists from around the world to participate in “Abstract Mind 2026,” the 11th International Exhibition on Abstract Art. We welcome works in photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, painting, sculpture, and installation that explore abstraction, Abstractivism, and the expression of the mind and abstract concepts. *Deadline: August 22, 2025 *The […]

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.