Call for Artists | 22nd Annual Small Works Show
Submit small-scale artwork in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, or any visual medium for a national juried exhibition.
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ExampleCoastal Light: Juried Landscape Exhibition
San Diego, CA · $35 entry · closes in 12 days
Strong fit: oil landscapes, 20 miles from your studio, entry fee under your cap.
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Submit small-scale artwork in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, or any visual medium for a national juried exhibition.
Artists are invited to submit work for a public art commission (Kunst am Bau) in the central courtyard of a new government building in Nuremberg, with a total realization budget of €250,000.
Submit a research or creation project, social engagement initiative, organizational project, or editorial project connected to Latin America for a $10,000 grant.
Submit photographic and image-based works exploring 'what if' moments for exhibition at Photobook Cafe, London.
Artists from every discipline are invited to exhibit work at HUGE Gallery London 2026, a contemporary art event taking place 25–27 September 2026.
Artists apply for a customized ceramics figure sculpting residency of 2-6 weeks, submitting project description, portfolio or work samples, and personal details.
Submit works for consideration in ArtEvol 2026, an international group exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, London.
Submit artwork in painting, graphic design, photography, or typography addressing human dignity, anti-racism, diversity, and peaceful coexistence for the International Weeks Against Racism 2027.
Submit up to 8 original paintings, illustrations, or printmaking works for consideration in the 20th edition annual group exhibition and quarterly prizes.
Answer 5 quick questions and every listing gets a fit score, with a lighter weekly shortlist and overlap checks across your show dates.
Two NYC-based artists working in craft and design are selected per six-month session to receive studio space at the Museum, a stipend, and professional development opportunities.
Submit an application demonstrating your mature body of work in craft, design, or visual arts, with a clear vision for studio practice and readiness to engage with museum visitors during a 6-month residency at MAD.
Artists from all disciplines are invited to apply for a three-month artist-in-residence (mid-October 2026–mid-January 2027) engaging with research on fungal-based building materials and sustainable construction.
Submit 1–8 paintings, illustrations, or printmaking works for consideration in the 20th edition of Prisma Art Prize, leading to possible inclusion in the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana and cash prizes up to €2,000.
Apply for one of four residencies in Prague, Czech Republic in 2027: a performative art residency in a sauna environment, a retreat for overloaded arts professionals, an early-stage research and experimentation residency, or a community-collaborative public space residency.
Submit an artistic work for two art sites that engages with the architecture and use of the building in a renovation and expansion project for Staats- und Stadtbibliothek Augsburg.
Apply to participate in a Digital Artist in Residence programme at one of three Irish universities (Cork, Galway, or Limerick), with financial support to concentrate on your digital arts practice.
Host organisations in Germany apply in tandem with at-risk artists and cultural actors to provide temporary safe residency and support for continued artistic/cultural work.
Artists from any discipline are invited to participate in a 4-week residency in rural Spain to advance self-directed creative work using the ecovillage's spaces, materials, and natural landscape.
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Artists from the Portland area are invited to participate in a five-month residency program exploring material waste and consumption habits, with a $3,000 stipend.
Visual artists living within 35 miles of Sacramento are invited to apply for a 3-month residency offering studio space, monthly stipend, and community engagement opportunities.
Submit 7 mural works to be integrated into the 21-mural public art circuit on the future Metro Line 7 between Renca and Vitacura in Santiago.
Writers and visual artists apply for month-long residencies at a creative retreat in Montauk offering studio space, accommodation, and financial support based on talent and need.
Apply as an Associate Artist to participate in a three-week immersive residency with a Mentoring Artist (Hannah Drake or another featured artist), selecting from multiple disciplines including visual arts, music, literature, dance, performance, and theater.
Writers and visual artists submit work samples, resume, recommender contacts, and artist statement explaining residency need and proposed project.
Submit resume/CV, artist statement, biography, and 8 images or video excerpts documenting your artistic practice for consideration in a 4-week international artist residency in rural New York.
Italian-based artists are invited to apply for a three-month residency at Gasworks in London.
Submit a proposal for an exhibition, public programme, or experimental contemporary art project to be realized during a one-month residency at Project 100 gallery in Nelson, New Zealand.
Answer 5 quick questions and every listing gets a fit score, with a lighter weekly shortlist and overlap checks across your show dates.
Submit a minimum of 5 images of original artworks in fine art categories (painting, sculpture, metal, jewelry, glass, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, photography, wood) for consideration in this three-day art show and sale.
Artists of all nationalities and career stages are invited to develop their projects during a month-long residency at Casa R.A.R.O. in Barcelona, culminating in an Open Studio presentation.
Submit a portfolio of up to 10 works, artist bio, artist statement, and project proposal for a residency offering studio space, stipends, and public engagement opportunities.