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Open call · Old Forge, New York

Wearable Art

Submit original, handmade wearable art and accessories created using fiber-based and textile techniques (quilting, felting, weaving, stitching, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, wearable sculpture, mixed-media).

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39 days left$2035% commissionOld Forge, New York
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Zari Art Prize 2026

Submit up to 10 entries of paintings, sculptures, or photographs for a juried competition with exhibition in London.

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Open call · Lakewood, Colorado

Linear Entanglements

Submit up to 3 original 2D or 3D artworks exploring drawing, mark making, layering, and the expressive possibilities of lines for a juried exhibition.

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41 days left$3530% commissionLakewood, Colorado
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Open call · Sausalito, California

SCA Open 2026

Submit up to 3 original artworks in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, glass, textile art, or printmaking for a juried annual exhibition.

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41 days left$35Sausalito, California
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Open call · Alberta, Canada

Virtual Reality Storytelling Fundamentals 2027

Multidisciplinary artists and creative practitioners are invited to apply for an intensive two-week virtual reality storytelling program exploring immersive narrative design, spatial storytelling, 360° production, and VR prototype development.

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44 days leftfee unknownAlberta, Canada
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Open call · MarylandExhibition in MFA Circle Gallery; selected works exhibited October 28 – November 21, 2026.

Fiber Options 2026

Submit original 2D or 3D artwork incorporating textiles and/or fabric as a medium, with work created in the past 3 years (maximum 6 pieces per artist) for blind juried selection and exhibition.

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45 days left$1530% commissionMaryland
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Open call · MarylandExhibition in MFA's Virtual Gallery

After Dark 2026

Submit original 2D or 3D artwork that explores the nocturnal world and the themes of light, shadow, and atmosphere for blind jury consideration in a virtual exhibition.

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45 days left$1520% commissionMaryland
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Open call · Pennsylvania

2026 Members Show

AOY Members Show invites member artists to submit up to two original artworks of any media (2D or 3D) for exhibition and sale.

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47 days leftfree30% commissionPennsylvania
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Open callOnline showcase placement, digital certificates, social media promotion, newsletter features, artist spotlights, interviews, cash awards, and additional visibility

Open Call: Best Work Art Challenge

Submit your strongest work representing your creative voice in any visual art medium for online showcase, promotion, and potential awards.

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Open call · MichiganExhibition (November 13 – December 18, 2026)

Small Works

Submit up to 4 artworks on a diminutive scale (16 inches or less including frame) in a variety of 2D and 3D media for a juried exhibition.

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49 days left$35Michigan
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