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Public artCall to Artist Brandi Fenton Angels Path Sculpture Walk
Arizona Commission on the Arts · Tucson · due Oct 16, 2026 · Free entry

Create a large-scale permanent sculpture representing an angel or the essence of an angel for the ongoing Angels Path Sculpture Walk in Tucson.

Juried showSmall Works, Big Joy 2026
Arts Center East · Eureka Gallery · due Oct 16, 2026 · $35 fee

Curated exhibition celebrating small-format art with craftsmanship and precision. All works must be 12x12 inches or smaller. Open to all media during Annual Holiday Artisan Fair.

Public artCall to Artists: Monumental Public Art Sculpture
City of Orlando · Orlando · due Oct 18, 2026

Submit conceptual proposals for a permanent large-scale contemporary sculpture for Lake Nona community park. Artwork should be bold, modern, and create a distinctive landmark.

Public art2026-2027 Mini Mural Project
City of Rancho Cucamonga · Rancho Cucamonga · due Oct 22, 2026 · Free entry

Design and install mini murals on cement directional markers along Pacific Electric Trail at key intersections. Visible to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. $1,500 stipend per directional marker.

Public artREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)- PUBLIC ART AT MINNESOTA STREET PROJECT
Public Art Saint Paul & City of Saint Paul · Saint Paul · due Oct 23, 2026

Design and install site-specific permanent public artwork for downtown Saint Paul skyways using glazing, lighting, flooring, or architectural surfaces.

Juried showMANIFEST 2026: Reflecting on Collaboration
fstop504 · New Orleans · due Oct 30, 2026 · $35 fee

Juried group exhibition exploring collaboration theme. Accepts photography, immersive installation, sculpture, video installation, painting, and mixed media.

Juried show2027 Gallery Season Open Call
Gateway Regional Arts Center (GRAC) · Kentucky · due Oct 31, 2026

Applications for 2027 gallery exhibitions celebrating bicentennial of stained glass windows. Preference for Kentucky artists.

ResidencyUNFOLD Encinitas Winter 2027 Residency
UNFOLD PROJECTS · Encinitas, California · due Nov 1, 2026

Two-week to one-month residency for artists working with natural, bio-based, or repurposed materials. Includes artist flat, stipend, and community connections in coastal Encinitas.

Public art2027 Trailhead Sculpture Program
City of Santa Clarita · Santa Clarita · due Nov 1, 2026

Create sculptures for permanent display along scenic trail system. Two artists selected for 2.5-year exhibition cycle. Nationwide open call with $8,500 total compensation per artist.

GrantFall 2026 Visual Arts Grant
Café Royal Cultural Foundation · New York City · due Nov 2, 2026

Exhibition/project grants up to $10,000 for NYC visual artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography.

ResidencyLucid Art Residency Program
Lucid Art Foundation · Inverness, California · due Nov 3, 2026

Solo residency in serene natural environment in Inverness, California. Includes house, 650-sq-ft studio (former Gordon Onslow Ford studio), print shop access, and organic garden. Supports multimedia, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Juried showAAP Magazine Travels 2026
All About Photo · due Nov 10, 2026

62nd printed issue celebrating travel theme. Solicits compelling photographic projects from around the world using diverse approaches.

Grant$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026
ArtNewsDFW · due Nov 17, 2026 · $40 fee

Open call awarding $4,500 and $1,000 grants to visual artists and photographers worldwide. Winners receive unrestricted financial support, online archival, social media exposure, and publication in journal.

Grant$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026
Regional Arts and Culture Council · due Nov 17, 2026 · $40 fee

Open call offering $4,500 and $1,000 grants to visual artists and photographers worldwide, with total awards of $13,000 and archival recognition.

GrantPower Plant Grant 2026 Round
Big Car Collaborative / Indy Arts Council · Indiana · due Nov 20, 2026

Five $12,000 grants for Indiana visual artists supporting new, public-facing projects in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, video, ceramics, fiber, printmaking, digital media, sound, performance, and social practice.

Public artHattiesburg Seeks Artist for Sculpture at New Downtown Art Park
Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art · Hattiesburg · due Nov 20, 2026 · Free entry

Large-scale sculpture for Montague Sculpture Park exploring industry and its connection to Hattiesburg. Nationwide call for artists age 18+.

Juried showSYNTHETIC TRUTHS
UNDERSTORY · Cleveland · due Nov 22, 2026

Conceptual exhibition exploring synthetic materials, media, and territory. Welcomes experimental, installation, audio, new media, sculpture, painting, and textile work.

Public artCity of Hoboken seeks artist for future public art at 800 Monroe Resiliency Park
City of Hoboken & Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee · Hoboken · due Nov 30, 2026

Submit proposals for interactive sculpture telling Hoboken's story including industrial past and environmental resilience. Approximately 42 x 25 feet space for interactive, tactile, or climbable artwork.

Public artCall for Public Art - Gallery Without Walls Lake Oswego
Arts Council of Lake Oswego & City of Lake Oswego · Lake Oswego · due Nov 30, 2026

Submit completed outdoor artworks or concepts for the 2027-2029 exhibition cycle. Up to 15 pieces will be selected for two-year display throughout downtown Lake Oswego.

Juried showMaryhill Museum of Art 2027 Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge
Maryhill Museum of Art · Goldendale · due Dec 14, 2026

International juried plein air exhibition celebrating the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Open to artists worldwide working en plein air.

Art fair2027 Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Art Fair · Chicago · due Jan 15, 2027

Top-ranked fine art fair featuring 230 artists in Chicago's historic Old Town Triangle. Accepts 2D and 3D media including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Artist must be present during fair.

Art fairDallas Art Fair 2027
Dallas Art Fair · Dallas, Texas · due Apr 18, 2027

Premier contemporary art fair in downtown Dallas arts district featuring modern and contemporary artworks from leading galleries. Offers collectors and professionals engagement with curated exhibitions and innovative programming.

Juried showMOCA GA Gathered VII
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia · Georgia

Biennial exhibition celebrating Georgia artists selecting Georgia artists. First exhibition in MOCA GA's new building designed by Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects.

ResidencyLong Meadow Art Residency
Long Meadow Art Residency · $35 fee

Solo residency offering 6 weeks to 3 months with $3,000/month stipend, up to $2,500 supply budget, house, studio, and car use in tranquil setting.

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