[Sponsored Listing] PleinAir Magazine announces a call for artists for their PleinAir Salon: March Art Competition.
The PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition is an online competition consisting of 11 monthly cycles of competitions and one annual competition. The Annual Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and is featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. PleinAir Magazine awards an additional $11,050 to the annual winners and award $2,250 in the monthly competitions. Each of the 22 monthly winners will be automatically entered into the Annual Competition. The annual awards are presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo each spring.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Each of the monthly winners receive cash prizes and promotion in PleinAir Magazine, both print and digital. PleinAir is the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. Winners are promoted in the digital edition of Fine Art Connoisseur, a magazine for art collectors. Artists receive editorial coverage in newsletters and websites.
The Grand Prize winner of the Annual competition receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. All annual winners receive coverage in our magazines, newsletters and websites.
“It is always so exciting to win something, and also such an honor. I really like participating in the Plein Air Salon Competition for many reasons, but one is that you are so great about sharing and promoting the award winners. It makes me want to keep painting the best I can and to enter every month.” – Sheryl Knight
“PleinAir Salon has such a wonderful reputation for attracting world class artists that I was so impressed when I found out I was amongst the top 100 finalists. Then when I discovered I had won the Animal and Bird section I was completely speechless. I know I have worked hard over the last few years to really improve my craft, but this has been an overwhelming honor.” – Angela Parr
“Entering this contest on a monthly basis is something I have come to regard as both essential and enjoyable. It seems like every so often one of my paintings catches lightening in a bottle, so that’s a thrill. Thank you and the staff for all the work to promote artists and the arts.” – Christopher Forrest
About PleinAir Magazine
The PleinAir Salon was created by PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, and is celebrating its 14th year. In the spirit of the French Salon created by the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this annual online competition, with 12 monthly cycles, leading to the Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition, is designed to stimulate artistic growth through competition.
For more information, contact pleinairsalon@streamlinepublishing.com
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[Verified Listing] Embracing Our Differences announces a call for artists for their outdoor juried art exhibition.
Artists worldwide are invited to share their perspective through the 2027 Embracing Our Differences international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Each year, 50 artworks are selected and displayed on 16-foot billboard-sized panels in public parks, inspiring conversations about kindness, inclusion, resilience, and the beauty of our shared humanity.
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Enter by: 1 July 2026
Open to students and adults worldwide, from amateur to professional artists and photographers.
- No submission fee
- Open to students and adults, from amateur to professional artists and photographers.
- $6,000 in awards
Selected artists for the outdoor juried art exhibition gain the opportunity to have their work presented in a widely recognized public art exhibition that has been engaging audiences for more than two decades. Artwork is viewed by a broad and diverse public audience, including residents, visitors, educators, and students, creating meaningful opportunities for artists to share powerful visual messages with the community.
A total of $6,000 (USD) in awards will be distributed across three categories.
Awards include:
- $2,000 for Best-in-Show Adult
- $2,000 for Best-in-Show Student, and
- $2,000 for the People’s Choice Award.
The People’s Choice Award is determined through public voting by exhibition visitors, offering the community a direct role in recognizing a work that resonates strongly with viewers.
About Embracing Our Differences
Embracing Our Differences is a nonprofit that uses large-scale public art to spark conversations about kindness, inclusion, and the value of human differences. Each year, they present an international outdoor exhibition featuring 50 billboard-sized works of art paired with thought-provoking quotes. What makes Embracing Our Differences especially compelling is the way art and education work together. In addition to welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, educational programs engage tens of thousands of students and educators annually, helping young people explore empathy, respect, and understanding through the arts.
For more information, contact exhibit@embracingourdifferences.org
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[Sponsored Listing] Discover Wauwatosa announces the 5th annual call for artists for ART 64, the nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament. Presented by North Shore Bank.
For the last four years, ART 64® has taken over The Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, streets and has become a must attend event for artists and spectators alike. In a head-to-head, bracket-style painting tournament, 64 artists paint live over the course of two days. Each round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work of art – 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round).
During each round of competition, spectators both in-person and virtually are encouraged to watch artists showcase their talents and vote for their favorites to advance to the next round. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!)
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Enter by: 1 March 2026
Any artist, age 18+, across the country can apply. This is your chance to showcase your talent to a lively crowd and engage with a supportive community of art lovers. Plus, it’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your network, be inspired by other artists, and potentially win big! All participants receive money for participating, increasing based on the round they reach in the competition.
The 2024 ART 64 event saw over 11,000 visitors in The Village of Wauwatosa, thousands of votes cast for artists, and over 100 tournament paintings sold. The event included family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, and shopping from unique, local small businesses.
“Winning the grand prize has made me more confident, and it has encouraged me to create more artworks,” said Jianqiao Luan, the 2025 ART 64 winner. “The prize money helped me with my art career in so many different ways. ART 64 has changed how I think and my process when I paint. It was a great opportunity to try new things and challenge myself.”
About Discover Wauwatosa
The City of Wauwatosa is an urban enclave with a charming small-town feel located 15 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee. Home to hundreds of locally-owned shops and restaurants, picturesque outdoor activities, a downtown district known as The Village, a burgeoning arts scene that features Mama Rosa the troll, and affordable accommodations, Wauwatosa provides the amenities of a major city while maintaining a close-knit and welcoming community atmosphere.
For more information, contact art64tosa@newaukee.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The City of Newport Beach (City) announces a call for entries for Phase X of its ongoing Newport Beach Sculpture Exhibition to further activate the splendor of its Civic Center Park.
Up to ten artworks may be selected and showcased for three years in the 14-acre, ocean-view site designed by renowned landscape architect Peter Walker as an intended sculpture garden.
The Civic Center is the heart of Newport Beach – home to City Hall, administrative offices, and the spectacular Central Library building. The Park welcomes residents and visitors year-round for free concerts on the lawn, art shows, docent-led sculpture tours, visits to the dog park, or leisurely trail walks among the environmentally-friendly native plant life.
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Enter by: 29 September 2025
The Newport Beach Sculpture Exhibition transforms Civic Center Park into a “museum without walls,” constantly evolving as new, bold contemporary works from world-class artists rotate through, delighting and enriching park visitors. Artists, private collectors, galleries, and museums/non-profit institutions are invited to submit artworks for consideration to be installed from June 2026 to June 2029.
Newport Beach Sculpture Exhibition: Artist Benefits
Selected artists will receive an honorarium of $7,500 in exchange for a three-year loan of their artwork. No other fees or expense reimbursements are offered. Honorarium shall be used to cover round-trip transportation of the artwork to and from the exhibition site, structural engineering documents (if required,) any insurance needed or desired for artwork transport and display, and for the cost of on-site availability during installation and removal.
Artists will receive half of the honorarium upon delivery of the artwork to the site for installation, inspection and acceptance by the City; and the second half of the payment after de-installation at the conclusion of the three-year exhibition period.
Artists will be invited to be guests of honor at the official unveiling celebration on a date TBD in June 2026.
About Arts Orange County
Arts Orange County (ArtsOC) is the independent nonprofit arts council for Orange County, California, and is dedicated to sustaining, strengthening, and advancing its creative ecology. They recently celebrated 30 years of serving the region’s arts and culture needs. Designated by the County as its official local arts agency, ArtsOC is the community’s leading advocate and service provider for the arts and arts education.
With extensive background in public art installations and commissions as well as partnering with local governments on their arts plans and programs, they have proudly fulfilled the City of Newport Beach’s needs managing the submission and jurying process for all ten phases of this exhibition.
For more information, contact nthurkettle@artsoc.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is seeking an artist or artist collective to design and produce a mobile and virtual sound installation amplifying the climate demands of youth from over 40 countries, particularly those from frontline, BIPOC, and underrepresented communities.
In partnership with UMI Fund and the NYC Department of Environmental Justice, this installation will be a centerpiece of HII’s New York City programming for Climate Week 2025 part of their ongoing Artivism & Amplifiers (A&A) and Creative Climate Communications (C3) Lab initiatives.
It will transform global youth voices into a compelling, immersive audio-visual experience that educates, inspires, and mobilizes climate action.
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Enter by: 20 June 2025
HII is looking for innovative proposals that embrace collaboration, equity, accessibility, and deep engagement with community stories. The sound installation will be exhibited in either an indoor or outdoor space (depending on the artist’s proposal and capacity), with high foot traffic preferred.
Sound installation proposals should include:
- A sound-based installation (with optional visual elements) that can exist both online and as a mobile physical exhibit
- Artistic interpretation of climate justice messages gathered from A&A youth participants across the Global North and South
- Work that is emotionally resonant, multi-sensory, and able to spark conversation and action
- An approach that reflects both urgent (“fast”) and reflective (“slow”) responses to the climate crisis is a plus, but not required
HII welcomes proposals from emerging and established artists, particularly those from frontline, BIPOC, and youth-led communities. Experience with either sound art, immersive installations, or social practice art is required. Collaborative teams and cross-disciplinary approaches are encouraged.
Artist Benefits
The artist will receive a $5,500 stipend (including materials and stipend). Note that HII does not cover travel and other additional expenses.
About Human Impacts Institute
The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is a unique organization that merges art, culture, and environmental action to address the climate crisis. By leveraging creative expression, HII makes complex environmental issues accessible and personal, fostering community engagement and inspiring meaningful change.
With a global reach and a commitment to inclusivity, HII collaborates with artists, scientists, policymakers, and educators to co-create programs that reflect the lived experiences of frontline communities. By integrating arts and culture into environmental education and advocacy, the Human Impacts Institute offers an innovative approach to climate justice, making it a compelling and impactful organization.
For more information, contact community@humanimpactsinstitute.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Visual Art Open announces a call for artists for Visual Art Open (VAO) 2025.
The VAO is a prestigious art competition celebrating creativity across all levels of artistic experience. Offering a £10,000 prize fund, this platform provides exceptional opportunities for artists, from emerging talents to established professionals. Participants gain global recognition through social media promotion, a finalist exhibition in London, and access to a network of art collectors and enthusiasts. The VAO fosters inclusivity with multiple categories, empowering artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase their individuality.
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Enter by: 12 March 2025
In collaboration with the Visual Artists Association (VAA), the competition ensures winners receive career-boosting support, including cash prizes, mentorship, memberships, and exhibition opportunities. As a not-for-profit initiative funded by registration fees, donations, and sponsorships, the VAO passionately supports artists while aiming to make art accessible and impactful. By entering, artists connect with a vibrant community, gain exposure, and embrace unique opportunities to advance their careers.
Artists can gain significant benefits from participating in the Visual Art Open (VAO) competition:
- Cash Prizes: The total prize fund of £10,000 includes financial rewards for winners, helping to support their artistic journey.
- Global Exposure: Winners and finalists receive extensive promotion across social media, exhibitions, and through a network of art collectors and enthusiasts.
- Exhibition Opportunities: Finalists showcase their work at a prestigious exhibition in London, offering a chance to connect directly with the art community.
- Career Support: Winners gain mentorship, Visual Artists Association (VAA) memberships, and guidance to advance their artistic careers.
- Community Engagement: Artists join a vibrant and supportive community, gaining inspiration and networking opportunities.
About The Visual Art Open
The Visual Art Open (VAO) stands out as an exciting and meaningful opportunity for artists at any stage of their career. It offers a platform for creative individuals to showcase their talent on a global scale, with the chance to gain international recognition and valuable exposure.
What makes it particularly intriguing is its holistic approach to supporting artists. Beyond the impressive £10,000 prize fund, the VAO provides career-advancing benefits such as mentorship, exhibition opportunities in London, and promotion across a network of collectors and art enthusiasts. Its inclusive categories encourage diversity and celebrate individuality in the art world.
Moreover, the competition’s partnership with the Visual Artists Association ensures ongoing support for winners, making it not just a contest but a career-boosting experience. The VAO also contributes to the art community as a not-for-profit initiative, adding a sense of purpose and impact. It’s a perfect blend of creativity, opportunity, and support!
For more information, contact info@visualartopen.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The PASEO announces a call for artists for the 2025 PASEO Festival, an outdoor event in Taos, New Mexico. Works should be immersive, site-responsive, participatory, and/or will make a dynamic impact within the Taos Historic District.
The PASEO started in 2014 as an outdoor arts festival connecting the 40th annual Taos Fall Arts Festival in the Downtown Historic District of Taos, New Mexico. In its twelfth year, The PASEO has become the anticipated art event of the year, bringing out thousands of locals and visitors alike to fill the streets. Taos is a centuries-old Art Colony and home to Taos Pueblo, UNESCO protected and the oldest continually inhabited community in North America. Home to artists for centuries, The PASEO holds to the tradition of bringing artists from around the world to both inspire and be inspired.
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Enter by: 15 February 2025
The PASEO Festival features installations, projections, and performance art that can be installed, shown, projected, or performed outdoors for this two-day outdoor art festival. Installations must be designed for nighttime viewing. Artists must be on site sunset to 11 pm daily, September 12th and 13th. Artwork must be able to withstand the outdoor environment of the high desert of Northern New Mexico. Overnight security is provided.
Submissions must be of fully executed projects. All work must be original and created by or under the direction of the artist(s). Collaborations are welcome.
The PASEO Festival is seeking 20 installations for 2025. Stipends range from $500 to $3,000 (with larger projects funded at $5,000 – $15,000). Stipend is contingent on size, complexity, and anticipated festival impact. PASEO provides funds for the shipping of artwork, but artists are responsible for the installation of their work. The festival will provide staff and volunteers to assist.
About PASEO
Since 2014, the Paseo Project has brought projection, performance, and installation art to the streets of Taos, New Mexico with free, community events.
The PASEO was founded in 2014 as a project of Taos Fall Arts Festival. Its original purpose was to connect the multiple venues of Fall Arts’ exhibitions with street activities to keep visitors engaged and moving.
Over the years the event has grown, from one night to two nights, hosting dozens of artists regionally, nationally, and internationally. In 2016, the PASEO team took the leap into a more sustainable model and became a 501c-3 nonprofit, The Paseo Project.
The Paseo Project offers year-round programs and events in addition to hosting the annual fall PASEO festival.
For more information, contact paseo@paseoproject.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Bay School Community Arts Center announces a call for artists for Art Speaks, a juried exhibition for Virginia artists. This is an annual exhibition. Since 2013, 668 artists have applied, with 369 selected to participate.
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Enter by: 1 March 2025
The show is open to any artist living or working in Virginia, 18 or older. Both 2D and 3D media are eligible, excluding AI-produced work. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration, which will be juried online through ArtCall. Work that is accepted into the exhibition will be judged in person when installed. This year’s juror and judge is Diego Sanchez.
Art Speaks Artist Benefits
The exhibition will be on display April 26 – May 26, 2025, with the opening reception and awards ceremony on April 26. The location is the Art Speaks Gallery at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews, Virginia.
$6,350 in prize money is awarded. There are separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for 2-D and 3-D art, plus Best in Show, partner awards, and honorable mentions.
The exhibition is on display in the Art Speaks Gallery for one month, with about 800 visitors expected. The artwork is available for sale online during this time and viewable online for one year. Accepted artists will have the opportunity to make a gallery appearance, conduct a demonstration of their work, or have a video interview or studio visit shared on social media during the month of the exhibition.
About Bay School Community Arts Center
The Bay School is a non-profit community arts center, focused primarily on visual arts. They conduct over 175 classes in the fine arts and crafts in two classrooms, one of which is a pottery studio with over 30 community members. On occasion, off-site classes are held at local artist studios. The backyard contains a stage that often is used to present students’ theatrical and musical explorations for the community.
Over 30 talented local artists teach our classes in a variety of media for both adults and children. The school encourages you to explore the online class catalog to discover your next creative adventure! The Art Speaks Gallery showcases the work of over 80 local and regional artists, with monthly themed exhibitions, an annual statewide juried exhibition, a monthly featured artist, and artisan markets throughout the year.
For more information, contact artspeaks@bayschool-arts.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Visual Artists Association (VAA) announces a call for artists for the International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize, an exciting initiative designed to support and elevate emerging and re-emerging artists. Announced in Summer 2022, the Prize is a comprehensive programme worth £20,000. It aims to provide artists with crucial resources to develop their arts businesses and enhance their international exposure while contributing to the VAA artist education programmes.
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Enter by: 19 September 2024
Artist Benefits
- Exhibition in Central London: Winners will exhibit their artwork in a London venue.
- Mentorship Package: The four-week Artists Momentum course features weekly online sessions with industry experts, offering personalized guidance to help artists unlock their potential.
- Art Portfolio Review: Winners will have an exclusive one-on-one session to discuss their current practice, gain insights, identify new opportunities, and overcome challenges.
- Monthly Online Group Support Sessions: These drop-in sessions offer a collaborative environment for artists to share experiences, knowledge, and receive support to fuel their artistic growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Winners can build lifelong connections with fellow artists through exclusive networking events and activities.
- Access to VAA Resources Vault: Unlimited access to a wealth of resources
Artfinder Benefits
For the VAA’s International Exhibition and Scholarship Prize, Artfinder would like to welcome the winner to their platform, with a prize comprising a free Homepage Placement and a free six month Professional Plan, which includes unlimited artworks upload, a reduced commission rate, and many other features such as in-depth reports.
Artfinder will contact selected participants who have entered the competition with an offer to join the platform to help them expand their sales potential to an international database of art collectors. They will provide help through a faster application process, support to get their shop live, and promotion on site and email.
About Visual Artists Association
The Visaul Artists Association champions artists at all stages of their careers to succeed in the business of art. VAA assists artists in building their businesses by generating sales via marketing and distribution channels (self-representation, galleries, publishers) as well as advising on personal brand creation, alongside the practicalities of managing your arts business.
The VAA offers members the right tools to succeed including access to a range of training, business advice services, online resources, events, and access to a supportive and progressive community.
For more information, contact hello@visual-artists.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Zephyrhills Main Street announces a call for artists for the Public Art Series, Jump Right In. Using the theme of water, Zephyrhills is the City of Pure Water and the City’s new tag line is Jump Right In. The first art project will be murals created for locations within the City’s historic downtown district. Professional artists, designers, and fabricators of public art are encouraged to submit their work for future public art projects.
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Enter by: 8 July 2024
Jump Right In is open to all professional artists, with prior experience of creating and implementing the design of large outdoor murals that foster a unique sense of place.
The Review Committee will select up to three (3) artists to create an original mural design incorporating water and the City’s tag line, Jump Right In. The three (3) selected artists will be compensated $500 for their time in creating a site-specific design rendering. The top-ranked artist or artist team will be compensated up to $10,000 for original large scale mural. The City of Zephyrhills is home to many downtown festivals and events that will showcase the artwork. There will be a series of public art projects in the downtown area of Zephyrhills.
About Main Street Zephyrhills
Main Street Zephyrhills is dedicated to fostering a robust business district with a creative cultural experience and living environment. Zephyrhills is a place where each building tells a story, the downtown is a place where the community comes together. Young and old, lifelong residents, newcomers, and people from all walks of life mingle together at events throughout the year. Main Street Zephyrhills fosters a vibrant business climate, promotes unique special events, and designs the historic core as an inviting location for the community and its visitors.
For more information, contact director@mainstreetzephyrhills.org