5 International Artist Opportunities to Explore Before August Ends

5 International Artist Opportunities to Explore Before August EndsArtists Guides24th Aug, 2026Every week brings new possibilities for artists, but finding the ones that are genuinely worth your time can be a challenge. New exhibitions, residencies, competitions, publications, and creative programmes are constantly opening around the world, each offering a different way to share your work and take the next step in your practice.The right opportunity can mean more than simply adding another line to your CV. It can introduce your work to a new audience, connect you with other artists and professionals, give you space to experiment, or open a door to an experience you may not have considered before.At Open Call for Artists, we keep track of these opportunities, so you don’t have to. Each week, we bring together a selection of international calls and programmes that artists can explore, helping you spend less time searching and more time focusing on the opportunities that actually fit your work.This week’s roundup brings together five opportunities from different parts of the art world. Whether you’re looking for exhibition space, international exposure, creative development, or simply a new challenge, there may be something here worth adding to your list.Take a look through this week’s selection, check the deadlines, and see which opportunity feels right for your practice.1. Landscape & Cityscape International Virtual ExhibitionFields: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Illustration, Mixed Media, Printmaking & CollageLandscapes and city scenes can tell stories in very different ways, from the quiet character of a familiar place to the energy and movement of a busy city. The Landscape & Cityscape International Virtual Exhibition invites artists worldwide to share their own interpretation of these subjects through 2D artworks.The exhibition welcomes painting, drawing, photography, illustration, mixed media, printmaking, and collage, with no restrictions on artwork size or medium. Artists can submit up to two works, and selected pieces will be presented in a 3D virtual gallery, giving artists an opportunity to show their work in an online exhibition setting.Selected artists will also receive an official digital certificate, while award winners can receive cash prizes, artist interviews, social media promotion, and additional features through the organisers’ platforms.Deadline: September 1, 2026Have a landscape or cityscape work you'd like to share? Explore the call and submit your artwork below.International Open Call for Artists | New Road 2 Art2. Art & Woman Edition 4Fields: Visual Arts, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, Textile Art, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Digital Art & InstallationArt can carry stories that words sometimes cannot. Art & Woman Edition 4, presented by the Arts to Hearts Project, gives women and womxn artists from around the world a space to share work connected to their experiences, ideas, memories, and creative journeys.There is no fixed theme for this edition, so artists can submit work that speaks to subjects such as identity, family, resilience, healing, joy, memory, or everyday experiences. The call is open to artists at every stage, from emerging to established, and welcomes a wide range of visual mediums.The edition is guest curated by Liz Lidgett, founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design. Selected artists will be published in the Art & Woman Edition 4 book, with worldwide distribution through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the Arts to Hearts Shop. They will also receive a Certificate of Publication and written remarks from the guest curator and jury.The top winner will receive a $500 cash award, a four-page editorial feature, a published interview, an engraved crystal trophy, and additional global promotion. First and second runners-up will also receive editorial features, trophies, and recognition.Deadline: August 31, 2026Have a story to share through your art? Explore the call and submit your work below.https://apply.artstoheartsproject.com/open-call/art-and-woman-edition-43. SIRIO ART CONGRESSFields: Land Art, Installation Art, Performance & SculptureWhat happens when art begins by listening to the place where it is made? SIRIO ART CONGRESS invites artists to work closely with the landscape of Caudiel, Spain, creating projects that respond to nature, local stories, ancestral traditions, and the character of the territory.The gathering is built around the idea of art as a dialogue with its surroundings. Artists are encouraged to explore land art, natural sculpture, biodegradable installations, performance, and other forms of work that connect creativity with nature and consciousness.A strong focus is placed on sustainability. Proposed works must be reversible, avoid harming the ecosystem, fit naturally into the landscape, and use natural or sustainable materials. The programme also encourages cultural exchange, community participation, and respectful engagement with the history and traditions of the area.Participants will spend time together in Caudiel, with accommodation, meals, activities, and shared creative spaces included in the participation fee. It also offers artists the chance to meet and work alongside an international group of creatives in a setting away from the usual gallery environment.Deadline: August 28, 2026Looking for a creative experience rooted in nature and place? Explore SIRIO ART CONGRESS and apply below.https://t.me/asociacionsirio4. Dreams & NightmaresFields: Painting, Sculpture & Digital ArtDreams can take us somewhere completely unexpected, while nightmares can bring out the fears and emotions we usually keep hidden. Dreams & Nightmares, presented by Boomer Gallery, explores how both sides of the subconscious can influence the way artists create and tell stories through their work.The exhibition welcomes artists who draw inspiration from dreams, surreal experiences, fears, inner conflicts, or the darker and more mysterious