2026 Call for Curators
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Submit a curatorial proposal for an art exhibit including a curatorial statement, 10-20 images of proposed artworks, and details on participating artists.
Regional artists from the Pacific Northwest are invited to submit applications for site-specific 3D or multi-media art installations in two downtown Auburn gallery spaces, with a $1,000 stipend for creation or installation.
Submit up to 3 original finalized artwork designs for traffic cabinet vinyl wraps, with 1–3 images per submission.
Artists are invited to showcase their work at an open exhibition platform in Barcelona September 18-20, 2026.
Artists apply to undertake a supported site-responsive studio-based residency at Sauerbier House, a coastal visual arts facility in South Australia, concluding with a curated exhibition.
Apply to exhibit handmade, artist-designed items, or unique creative gift ideas at a 75-booth outdoor art and craft show in Northern Michigan.
Submit up to 5 artworks for the Fine Art Gallery, and optionally participate in the Artisan Booth Show or Packaged Art Store at this indoor festival in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Submit up to 6 new artworks exploring visual, conceptual, or media contrast for a two-venue juried exhibition.
Apply for a 2-week transdisciplinary residency in Finland (Dec 3-18, 2026) investigating future realities, AI, consciousness, and human transformation across art, science, design, technology, and philosophy.
Artists working with emerging technologies (generative AI, custom sensors, sound, software, blockchain, physical-digital hybrids) are invited to apply for a four-week residency at the National Gallery of Iceland to discuss preservation of time-based media art and present their practice in an open lab/masterclass.
Submit 5 images of artwork and 1 image of your booth setup through Zapplication for jurying consideration.
Submit a single work for consideration as the cover image for the Winter 2027 issue of Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences.
Submit proposals for 2027 community activation programs—workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations, and participatory activities—under the theme 'Nourish' at Toronto History Museums.
Artists in the Kansas City region are invited to apply for unrestricted cash grants and exhibition opportunities.
Submit artwork that embraces bold palettes, striking contrasts, and expressive use of color for an international online competition.
Apply for a 3-month fellowship to carry out artistic and/or research activities at Scuola Piccola Zattere in Venice during one of two slots (January-April 2027 or April-July 2027).
Vendors are invited to apply to participate in Cleveland Bazaar's twice-monthly markets and special events.
Submit 1–3 digital images of original 2D paintings (excluding photography, digital art, and 3D work) on the theme of Seasons for a juried exhibition.
Submit 3 to 10 images of existing artwork samples reflecting the kind of work you intend to explore if selected for this 30-day artmaking challenge.
Submit up to three artworks in a 20" x 20" format for a 20th anniversary exhibition.
Artists are invited to submit work in a wide range of media for consideration in an in-person exhibition.
Submit a proposal for community activations or space requests at Toronto History Museums under the 2027 theme 'Nourish'.
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 1–10 images of 2D or 3D artworks exploring aging and life's transformations for a juried international online exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity.
Submit work as an artist, composer, performer, filmmaker, dancer, visual artist, researcher, or interdisciplinary practitioner for consideration in the NOIS//E 2026 festival program in Milan.
Submit 1-2 pieces of 2D or 3D artwork with a skull and bones theme for an annual gallery show.
Artists, chefs, food designers, and interdisciplinary practitioners are invited to develop culinary and artistic projects exploring the history of the former terrace restaurant or new contemporary forms of communal eating, with a project proposal and portfolio.
Submit a minimum of 3 images to apply for this outdoor fine art festival in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Submit a minimum of 4 images for consideration in this outdoor art festival on Main Street in Algonquin, Illinois.
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.