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.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

The Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association has organized one of Asia’s top art contests, the International Artist Grand Prize Competition (I.A.G.P.C.). Organizer will display artworks created by the most distinguished artist all over the world in order to promote individual artists to Asian market.  The organizer is now combining I.A.G.P.C. together with Art Revolution Taipei […]

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

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. Deadline August 31. On-line entry form […]

Deadline: June 30, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

Strange Figurations is a thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Open to all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. 72″ maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 3 – 26, 2026. Deadline June 30. […]

Deadline: June 03, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

OPEN CALL FOR VENDORS! Summer at Director Park markets are open to Portland-based ceramic artists, studios, students, and makers, offering a consistent weekly opportunity to vend downtown. Clay Commons connects ceramic artists directly with buyers through markets, events, and wholesale opportunities. Registration information & links: https://claycommonsmarket.com/   Ceramics Market is in partnership and with the […]

Deadline: April 28, 2026

Opportunity Region: National

This is a national call for erotic art for The Second Annual Rainbowngasm on June 27th & 28th at Our 3rd Space located in Vancouver, WA. This two day event includes pride themed erotic pole performances, an erotic art gallery, erotic art booths and a nude erotic figure drawing class. -We are currently accepting art […]

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Opportunity Region: International

The Open Call for our Third Annual Under the Sea Exhibition is up! Our exhibition is a UN Ocean Decade-endorsed activity.  This year, our panel of judges includes: Dr. Sarah McAnulty, Dr. Helen Scales, Dr. Thomas Linley, David Buckland, Beatriz Chachamovits and  Rohan Chakravarty We are seeking works that reflect the themes of ocean conservation, […]

Deadline: May 13, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

Call for Artists: Color Play GALA invites you to submit work for our upcoming exhibition, Color Play, hosted at the Gresham Council Chambers Lobby. This exhibition celebrates the vibrant cultural mosaic of our community through the intentional and unexpected use of color. We seek works that use the power of the palette to tell stories […]

Deadline: April 19, 2026

Opportunity Region: Local

Theme: Poignance. Difficult Emotions, and Experiencing or Healing past Peril with Community and Expression. “The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.” –J.R.R. Tolkien Pantheon […]

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.