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Juried showThe Next Narrative 2026 Open Call
Art PAN Gallery · River Edge, NJ · due Aug 31, 2026 · $20 fee

Juried open call for solo exhibitions at Art PAN Gallery. Selected artists present individual exhibitions throughout Fall 2026. Accepts painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.

GrantCurrent Art Fund
TriStar Arts · Tennessee · due Aug 31, 2026 · Free entry

Eight $7,500 grants for Tennessee-based contemporary visual artists and collectives to support dynamic and accessible projects. Total annual disbursement of $60,000.

Juried showThe Elements Art Competition & Exhibition
Indy Arts Council · due Aug 31, 2026 · $18 fee

Juried exhibition exploring earth, water, fire, and air as primal energies. Open worldwide to artists 18+. Features $150 overall winner prize and $500 Blu Sky Artist Award entry.

Juried showThe Artist's Vision
MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) · Bethlehem, PA · due Aug 31, 2026 · $35 fee

National open call with no theme, any style or subject. All photographic processes welcome. Grand prize includes NYC exhibition opportunity. Exhibition January 24–February 21, 2027.

GrantCurrent Art Fund Project-Based Grants (2026)
Tri-Star Arts · Tennessee · due Aug 31, 2026 · Free entry

Eight $7,500 grants for Tennessee-based visual artists creating independent, non-traditional, public-facing projects. Total $60,000 distributed across the state.

Juried showPresident's Art Show 2026
Salt Lake Community College · Salt Lake City · due Sep 1, 2026 · $15 fee

Annual juried show open to all Utah artists, amateur and professional. Submit up to two original works with $5,000 total in prize money awarded.

Juried showSLCC President's Art Show 2026
Salt Lake Community College · Salt Lake City · due Sep 1, 2026 · $15 fee

Annual juried exhibition open to all Utah artists, amateur and professional. Up to 2 original works per artist with $5,000 total in prize money awarded.

Residency100W Corsicana Artist-Writer Residency 2027
100W Corsicana · Corsicana, Texas · due Sep 1, 2026 · $30 fee

Artist and writer residency providing dedicated creative time and space. Open to visual artists and writers for collaborative or individual projects.

Juried show2026-27 Colorado Watercolor Society Member's Exhibition
Colorado Watercolor Society · Brighton, CO · due Sep 1, 2026 · $25 fee

Juried exhibition for watercolor artists. Works will be displayed at Adams County Government Center in Brighton, CO from October 2026 through January 2027.

Juried showAmerica the Bountiful - Photography Show 2026
Coastal Arts League · San Francisco Bay Area, California · due Sep 1, 2026

Photography juried show open to regional artists 18+ living in SF Bay Area. Entry period opens January 6, 2026.

Juried showCreation Exhibition October 2026
La Grange Art League · La Grange, Illinois · due Sep 7, 2026 · $30 fee

Open call for artists to submit work for celebrated October exhibition. Accepts all mediums and welcomes both members and non-members.

ResidencyON::View Artist Residency
ARTS Southeast · Savannah · due Sep 7, 2026 · Free entry

Fully-funded residency in Savannah's Starland District with high-visibility studio, lodging, and $500 stipend. Work displayed on Bull Street for community engagement.

Public artTraffic Signal Box Art for North Harding Street
Riverside Civic League / Indy Arts Council · Indianapolis, IN · due Sep 8, 2026 · $1000 fee

Paint three traffic signal control boxes on N. Harding Street to promote visual art and reduce graffiti. Hand-painted boxes pay $1,000 each; digital designs $500.

Juried show¡Encantada! 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition
Rio Grande Art Association · New Mexico · due Sep 11, 2026 · $15 fee

Annual juried exhibition celebrating creativity and originality in painting, drawing, prints, collage, sculpture, metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, batik, weaving, jewelry, and other 2D/3D artwork. All styles welcome.

Juried show18th Annual Juried Show
Riverviews Artspace · Lynchburg · due Sep 12, 2026 · $40 fee

National juried show featuring contemporary reinterpretations of artworks from 1935 or earlier. Grand prize $750 plus portfolio review. Juror: Amy Calandra Davis. All media considered.

Public artCall for Art: Two-Dimensional Temporary Public Art Installation
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) · Rochester, NY · due Sep 15, 2026 · $400 fee

Submit three images for a temporary public art installation displayed 24/7 for 4-6 months. Projects connecting to community, challenging visitors, or addressing social issues welcome. $400 stipend.

Art fair3rd Annual Brushstrokes and Byways: Autumn's Palette
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center · Baker City, Oregon · due Sep 15, 2026 · $45 fee

Plein air event with quickdraw competitions, artist demos, and month-long exhibition. Includes activities, parties, and award announcements.

Juried showDía de Muertos: They're Having a Party! - Bath House Cultural Center
Bath House Cultural Center · Dallas · due Sep 16, 2026

40th annual Día de Muertos exhibition featuring art in various media and altar installations. Curated by Enrique Fernández Cervantes. Open to US-based artists; previous exhibitors ineligible.

Juried showAround, Above, Below
Van Der Plas Gallery · due Sep 17, 2026 · $35 fee

Contemporary group exhibition welcoming all media from emerging and established artists worldwide. Exhibition runs October 1–15, 2026.

GrantSummer 2026 Innovate Grants for Art & Photo
Asian American Arts Alliance · due Sep 17, 2026

Quarterly grants awarding $1,800 each to a visual artist and photographer, plus 18 honorable mentions. Open to artists worldwide.

Juried showFirst Encounter - Kora Art Collective
Kora Art Collective · Austin, Texas · due Sep 18, 2026 · Free entry

Two-part exhibition during Austin Studio Tour featuring work by emerging and mid-career artists of African descent. Free entry, international submissions welcome. Accepts painting, drawing, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textile and fiber.

Public artCall for Public Art: Eastside Library Mural
Athens-Clarke County · Athens, GA · due Sep 18, 2026

Create a mural for the Eastside Library that enhances user experience and celebrates the history, vibrancy, and community of Athens.

Juried show38th National Juried Art Show
National Society of Artists · due Sep 19, 2026 · $35 fee

Virtual national juried show for 2D and 3D artists from US and Canada. Selected works displayed and offered for sale on OnlineGalleryShows.com.

Juried show13th Annual Small Works Exhibition
Main Street Arts · Clifton Springs · due Sep 20, 2026

National juried exhibition featuring small-scale works (12 inches or less per side) across all media except video and sound.

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