Velvet: A Call for Works About, Of, or By the Color Black

Manifest Creative Research Gallery invites visual artists and designers to submit original works for VELVET, an exhibition exploring the variance, darkness, and graphic power of the color black. This call seeks art that investigates black as both an absence and a completeness, examining its role in providing clarity, shadow, and sensory depth through various materials. […]

A Smith Gallery Call for Entries: Imagined

A Smith Gallery is seeking photographic submissions for an upcoming juried exhibition centered on the theme “Imagined.” This call encourages artists to explore concepts that are poetic, dreamlike, mythical, or fictional. The opportunity is open to photographers of all levels, including both professional and amateur creators, working in any photographic style or medium. However, the […]

Maryland Federation of Art: At Play 2026

Maryland Federation of Art invites artists to submit works for the At Play 2026 virtual exhibition. This call seeks art that emerges from a place of curiosity, experimentation, and freedom from specific outcomes, mirroring the intuitive process of creation without second-guessing. The exhibition focuses on the act of discovery and the works produced when artists […]

MFA At Play 2026 Open Call

The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) presents ‘At Play,’ a global exhibition opportunity celebrating the intrinsic joy of the creative process. This call invites submissions that emerge from states of experimentation and curiosity, highlighting artistic endeavors driven by wonder rather than predetermined results. Artists worldwide are encouraged to apply, regardless of their career stage. The […]

War/Conflict Photography in the Time of the Global Changes

category 1. Documentary coverage of war/conflict Documentary projects are accepted for consideration in this category. The use of AI, photomontages, collages, and visual manipulations that alter the image is not allowed. category 2. Conceptual approach 
 in covering war/conflict Photographic projects that explore war and conflict through conceptual or artistic approaches are accepted. Visual experiments, […]

Minimalist Photography Awards

The Minimalist Photography Awards is an international competition that celebrates the beauty of simplicity in photography. It highlights images that use minimal elements, clean composition, and strong visual impact to tell powerful stories. Open to photographers worldwide, the awards showcase a wide range of categories and styles, proving that less can truly be more. Beyond […]

The Power of Color 2026

The Power of Color 2026 is an open call for artists hosted by the Maryland Federation of Art. This exhibition focuses on color as a fundamental element of artistic expression that transcends language, empowering creators to convey energy and meaning. Selected works will be showcased at the MFA Circle Gallery in historic Annapolis, Maryland. The […]

Everyday Sublime: 11th Annual Juried Show

Gallery A3 announces an open call for its 11th Annual Juried Show, themed “Everyday Sublime.” This exhibition invites local and regional artists to explore the traditional concept of the sublime—awe, wonder, and nature’s immensity—within the context of our modern, often tamed or overwhelming world. The call is open to both well-known area artists and those […]

OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings

Oil Painters of America invites representational artists to submit their work for the 2026 National Salon, an exhibition focused on small-format oil paintings. Hosted by Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana, this juried event will showcase approximately 180 outstanding works that demonstrate excellence in draftsmanship, color, and composition while celebrating a diversity of styles. Eligible […]

Oil Painters of America National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings

Oil Painters of America (OPA) invites submissions for the 2026 National Salon, a premier exhibition specifically for small-format representational oil paintings. This event is part of OPA’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting excellence in traditional fine art. Eligible artists are encouraged to submit works that demonstrate mastery in drawing, color, and composition, with a […]