Contests and Juried Shows

beau - ty : grace, charm, refinement, allure, allurement, lovely, glamor, delicacy, cuteness, pretty, elegance …. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "beauty" to A Smith Gallery by September 28, 2026. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complem...
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For over 30 years, it's been ADC's mission to support living artists by selling their artwork to private collectors, corporations, healthcare facilities and the hospitality industry. The Art Comes Alive (ACA) exhibition and awards gala, now entering its 17th year, has earned its reputation as the “A...
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Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to enter a returning international awards program celebrating contemporary photography with strong authorship, craft and lasting presence. The 2026 edition accepts single images and series across Advertising, Architecture, Black & W...
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Apply at the Prospectus link below. Free Entry Starts: July 1st, 2026. Deadline: September 30th, 2026. Calling all artists and photographers who find inspiration in the mystical realms of dreams and fantasy! Are you ready to transform your wildest dreams into stunning works of art? Ten Moir...
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Call for Artists — THE MINI MASTERS SHOW. The Arts Center in Orange, VA, invites submissions for The Mini Masters Show, a juried group exhibition celebrating the power, intimacy, and innovation of small-scale works. The exhibition will feature 8” x 8” paintings by regional and national artists work...
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International Art Project Foundation invites emerging artists from across the United States to apply for the 2026 Emerging Artists for Impact Award, a national juried opportunity culminating in an exhibition during Miami Art Week in Miami Beach, Florida. Twenty artists will be selected to partici...
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The Human Experience Juror: Meredith Fleischer • Submission Deadline: October 5th, 2026 • Print Deadline: November 20th • Exhibition Dates: December 4-26, 2026 https://bit.ly/PPG-HumanExperience Call for Entries: The Human Experience What does it mean to be human? PhotoPlace Galle...
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Diptychs tell stories, Triptychs tell larger stories, Collages and Multiples (more than a Triptych) tell even larger stories. What kind of a storyteller are you? Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage" to A Smith Gallery by...
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The YICCA International Art Contest 26/27 is a prestigious international platform that beckons artists from every corner of the globe to showcase their creative prowess. This global art competition transcends borders and welcomes both seasoned professionals and emerging talents, irrespective of thei...
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Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on shadow and light. Photography is the documentation of patterns of darkness and light. Shadows enhance the relationships of subjects in an image, they give definition and dimension, which complements the quality of the light values...
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