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Submit an original contemporary legend for consideration; accepted pieces will be paired with visual artists and featured in a publication.
Submit proposals for 2027 community activation programs—workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations, and participatory activities—under the theme 'Nourish' at Toronto History Museums.
Submit artwork that embraces bold palettes, striking contrasts, and expressive use of color for an international online competition.
Submit artwork that embraces bold palettes, striking contrasts, and expressive use of color for an international online competition with cash awards and featured exhibition.
Submit a tutu's (grandmother's) recipe with a story, memory, or appreciation—high-res food photos encouraged but the story and recipe are the main focus.
Artists, collectives, and research practices are invited to develop collaborations with spazioSERRA for its 2027 exhibition season based on their overall artistic research and practice.
Submit up to 2 images of contemporary figurative artworks addressing the human body and its relationships to environment, society, and technology.
Submit up to five original two-dimensional designs (as digital images) for vinyl wraps on traffic signal boxes in Downtown Castle Rock.
Submit up to 2 original craft works (basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, wood, or works using CAD/CAM and 3D printing) completed in the last two years for consideration in CraftForms 2026, a juried exhibition with $12,000+ in prize awards.
Submit qualifications for a site-specific exterior sculpture commission at Parker Town Hall, a minimum 12-foot public artwork with a $100,000 budget.
Submit 3-12 images (or up to 3 videos) of contemporary portrait works in any medium for an online juried exhibition.
U.S.-based curators or artistic directors should submit an application describing a contemporary visual art exhibition or project that originated elsewhere and is being meaningfully adapted for their institution and community.
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.
Submit up to 8 original paintings, illustrations, or printmaking works for consideration in the 20th edition annual group exhibition and quarterly prizes.
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.
Submit 5-10 images of contemporary artworks (with optional audio/video) as a portfolio or exhibition proposal for the 2027/2028 exhibitions calendar.
Submit a participation application to compete for a public art commission for the entrance hall of the renovated Lutherhaus museum in Wittenberg, Germany.
Submit up to 3 artworks (images, video, or audio) that reinterpret a classic work of art created in 1935 or earlier with a contemporary perspective.
Submit artwork responding to historical and contemporary war correspondence for a four-week virtual collage residency with weekly feedback and publication potential.
Collective Illustration Exhibition @ Galerie Vendôme, Mairie de Clichy — CIPAC Announcement
Submit a portfolio, artistic statement with project intention, and technical specifications for illustration works to be exhibited in a collective show.
Salon of New Interior Designers 2027 @ National Manufactures - Sèvres & National Furniture - CIPAC Announcement
Submit an online form describing your project for a real-scale room installation responding to the theme of the twenty-first-century embassy, eligible for a 20,000 EUR grant and exhibition in the Salon des Nouveaux Ensembliers 2027.
Submit digital entries of drawing work for consideration in Australia's leading prize for drawing, with the winner receiving a $30,000 acquisitive prize and exhibition.
Apply for a two-month artist-in-residence program in Vienna with housing, studio space, and a stipend.
Submit artwork for consideration in 2027 exhibitions at GALLERY jENSEITS, a Cincinnati gallery showcasing contemporary visual art across all media.
Artists and curators from Central and Eastern Europe are invited to apply for a residential stay at MuseumsQuartier Vienna to conduct research in critical contemporary visual art.
Non-profit art institutions outside Austria apply for grants to support exhibitions and projects featuring Austrian or Austria-based artists opening in 2027.
Submit 1-10 images of two- or three-dimensional artworks for consideration in this national juried exhibition.
Submit up to one sculpture artwork for consideration for a three-year outdoor installation (June 2027 to June 2030) in Newport Beach Civic Center Park, with up to 10 artworks to be selected.
Submit 3–5 images of printmaking work (traditional or experimental) along with an artist statement for consideration in a national juried exhibition.
Submit 3-5 printworks for a national juried exhibition celebrating traditional and contemporary printmaking practices.