[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] ArtSeen announces a call for artists for the Tokyo Gendai 2025, the heart of Japan’s cutting-edge art fair. This September, the international art world converges on Tokyo for Tokyo Gendai (September 12-14, 2025) – and your art can take center stage!
ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.
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Enter by: 18 August 2025
Entry Fee: $90. Limited spots available.
Tokyo Gendai Art Fair Artist Benefits
Artists will benefit from exceptional global exposure by having their work showcased on high-traffic digital billboards strategically placed across Tokyo during the renowned Tokyo Gendai Art Fair. This is a rare opportunity to reach thousands of art enthusiasts, top galleries, collectors, and curators from around the world — without the high costs and barriers of a traditional art fair booth. Participating artists will elevate their visibility, expand their audience, and build valuable connections in one of the most dynamic contemporary art markets. It’s a bold, impactful way to stand out internationally.
About ArtSeen
ArtSeen is an innovative platform that offers visual artists new, accessible ways to showcase their work in major global art markets. Instead of relying solely on traditional, expensive art fair booths or gallery representation, ArtSeen empowers artists to reach large audiences through high-impact digital billboard campaigns timed with key art world events. Their mission is to democratize art exposure — making it possible for emerging and independent artists to be seen alongside leading names in the art world. With events in cities like New York, Tokyo, London, and beyond, ArtSeen is redefining how artists connect with international audiences.
For more information, contact hello@art-seen.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Visual Artists Association announces a call for artists for VAA Art500, a landmark initiative celebrating 500 of the most promising and visionary artists across the United States. In partnership with Artfinder, the leading online marketplace for original art, this opportunity offers national recognition, exclusive exposure, and career-accelerating support.
Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established creator, this is your opportunity to stand out in the contemporary art world.
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Enter by: 25 June 2025
Open to all visual artists based in the United States, working in any medium. Entry is free.
VAA Arts500: Artist Benefits
Receive the recognition and tools to advance your practice. Only 500 artists will be selected to benefit from this high-profile initiative. This is your opportunity to gain national recognition, exclusive resources, and career-accelerating support – all designed to elevate your profile in the art world. Whether you’re emerging or established, this initiative is your gateway to becoming a recognised force in contemporary art.
- VAA Preferred Artist Status: Formal recognition from the VAA
- Free Entry to the VAA Artist of the Year Awards: Be considered for one of the most prestigious honours in our network
- 6-Month Artfinder Subscription: Gain visibility through our Direct from the Artist programme
- The Artist CEO RISE Programme: Four transformative sessions to help you grow as a creative professional
- Feature in the VAA Art500 Industry Book: A premium, curated publication distributed to galleries, collectors, and art professionals nationwide
- Artfinder Artist Profiling: Homepage feature, Mailing list promotion to 500,000+ art buyers, Social media post to 89,000+ followers
Joining the VAA Art500 is more than just an opportunity—it’s a transformative step in your artistic journey. This exclusive membership offers unparalleled visibility, ensuring that your work reaches the eyes of collectors, industry experts, and potential buyers who appreciate and invest in emerging talent. Beyond exposure, it provides validation, affirming your artistic credibility and positioning you among a select group of creators recognized for their excellence. The value extends even further, with continuous support designed to help you navigate the art world with confidence.
About Visual Artists Association
What sets Visual Artists Association apart is their unique approach. They work closely with art galleries, art fairs, publishers, museums, universities, and art institutions to offer members exclusive access to exhibition opportunities, events, and affordable business education. By joining VAA, you gain greater agency over your artwork and enhance your credibility in the art world, helping you grow your practice and small arts business. VAA are here to break down barriers, open doors, to transform the landscape, fostering a culture where artists of all backgrounds are inspired and supported to reach their full potential. The VAA champion artists at all stages of their careers to succeed in the business of art.
For more information, contact hello@visual-artists.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] IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (IFA) announces a call for artists for the Regeneration | Transformation art exhibition. Explore the profound processes of renewal and change. Capture the essence of cycles that reshape the world around us and within us. This exhibition seeks works that delve into the metamorphic power of nature, human experiences, and societal shifts, celebrating the perpetual flow of endings that become beginnings.
Artists are encouraged to imagine and interpret transformation in all its forms, embracing the beauty, struggle, and resilience embedded in the act of becoming something new.
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Enter by: 22 June 2025
There is no fee to apply, and only a modest fee if selected.
Artists selected for ‘Regeneration | Transformation’ will have the unique opportunity to exhibit their work in a professionally curated group show at Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA), a nonprofit contemporary gallery space located in the heart of Warren, Rhode Island’s, thriving arts district. This exhibition will place selected artists in direct dialogue with IFA’s collective of exhibiting artists—many of whom are regionally and nationally recognized—providing visibility and the chance to build professional connections within a dynamic creative community.
In addition to the exposure gained through gallery presentation, selected works will be promoted through IFA’s online platforms, print materials, and gallery outreach efforts, reaching collectors, curators, and engaged viewers. For emerging and mid-career artists alike, this exhibition provides both a platform and context for their work to be part of a timely conversation about change, resilience, and renewal.
About Imago Foundation for the Arts
Imago Foundation for the Arts is an artist-run nonprofit committed to presenting innovative, socially relevant work that sparks dialogue and fosters community connection. With over two decades of exhibitions, programming, and partnerships behind it, IFA has become a cultural cornerstone of Rhode Island’s East Bay. What makes Imago particularly compelling is its hybrid model: a collective of dedicated exhibiting artists curates shows that are both inclusive and rigorously conceived, creating space for fresh voices alongside established talent.
The gallery’s location in Warren—an increasingly recognized arts destination—draws a diverse audience of artists, collectors, and art lovers from across New England. Visitors to IFA appreciate its thoughtful exhibitions, community-forward mission, and the warmth of its intimate yet professional gallery setting. For artists looking to share work that explores transformation in a meaningful way, IFA offers both a receptive audience and a chance to grow artistically within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
For more information, contact imago.exhibits@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Carlsbad Oceanside Art League (COAL) and North Coastal Art Gallery announce a call for artists for the 73rd Fine Art Open Annual Awards Show.
The North Coastal Art Gallery/COAL is situated in the heart of historic downtown Carlsbad, California, attracting between 1,500 to 2,000 visitors monthly, including tourists and art enthusiasts. This prime location ensures that your artwork reaches a diverse and engaged audience.
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Enter by: 14 July 2025
The Fine Art Open Annual Awards Show Juror is Daniel Foster, well-known for his community participation in the arts all over Southern California. Cash awards in oil, acrylic, watermedia, mixed media, other media, sculpture, photography, digital, and textile.
The gallery promotes the exhibition through local media outlets and online platforms, including a video of the show with artist credits. The opening reception is attended by artists, local politicians, and community leaders, providing a platform for networking and potential collaborations.
About North Coastal Art Gallery
North Coastal Art Gallery stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. They are not just creating art, but also reviving traditional art forms and breathing new life into them by blending them with modern technology. From classical techniques reimagined through digital tools to immersive multimedia experiences, the gallery’s work bridges the past and the future in ways that feel both meaningful and fresh.
At the heart of everything the gallery does is a commitment to equity and visibility. They showcase underrepresented voices — artists from marginalized backgrounds whose stories and styles often go unheard in the mainstream art world. By offering them not just a platform, but real opportunity, the gallery is building a space where diverse talent can thrive, be seen, and be celebrated. This mix of heritage, innovation, and social impact is what makes the gallery not just relevant — but vital.
For more information, contact ncagpresident@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] PleinAir Magazine announces a call for artists for their PleinAir Salon May Art Competition.
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.
The competition rewards artists with $50,000 in all cash prizes each year with the winning painting featured on the cover of PleinAir magazine.
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Enter by: 31 May 2025
The PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition is an online competition consisting of 11 monthly cycles of competitions and one annual competition. They award a total of $50,000 in cash prizes each year for this competition.
- Annual Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and is featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine
- Additional awards totalling $11,050 to the annual winners
- Awards totalling $2,250 in the monthly competitions.
Each of the 22 monthly winners will be automatically entered into the Annual Competition. Each of the monthly winners receive cash prizes, promotion in PleinAir Magazine, both print and digital. 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 annual awards are presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo each spring.
“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
About PleinAir Magazine
PleinAir Magazine is for plein air artists, enthusiasts, and collectors showcasing a wide variety of plein air paintings, articles on the top plein air artists of today and past, and the latest information on events and shows. The PleinAir Salon Art Competition has been awarding cash prizes and promoting artists for 12 years. The PleinAir Salon is celebrating their 14th year and was created by PleinAir magazine publisher, Eric Rhoads.
For more information, contact pleinairsalon@streamlinepublishing.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Feline Frenzy, a national juried art exhibition.
Did you know September is National Cat month? Neither did LibertyTown, but they are all about it now that they found out!! LibertyTown wants nothing more than to have their gallery walls filled with images of cats of all kinds: fat cats, skinny cats, cats on desks, cats with attitude, cats with an extra toe bean, cats missing an eye and thus in a perpetual wink, fancy cats with fancy names, stray cats with no names, cat toys, cat condos, cat hammocks….you get the picture. Just cats and cat stuff. All mediums are welcome and must include the theme of cats in some way!
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Enter by: 18 August 2025
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and not from kits and made in the least five years.
Work accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed must be ready to show, with no unfired media, no wet paint, no sawtooth hangers, staple-free edges or other unfinished surfaces. LibertyTown will provide pedestals and shelving as needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work.
A non-refundable application fee must be paid for each submitted piece before it will be juried. Payment may be submitted electronically via submittable or by check delivered to LibertyTown. “Friends of LibertyTown” Members receive discounted jury fees. If you aren’t already, you can become a member at http://libertytownarts.com/product/friends-of-libertytown/.
Application Fees
- 1st piece (Non-member): $25
- 1st piece (Member): $15
- Each additional piece: $ 5
No physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Up to three images may be submitted per piece if an additional detailed view or multiple perspectives are required to convey the piece. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror if the work differs significantly from the images provided.
You will be notified via Submittable if your work is accepted. Please make sure your email address is correct when you sign up and that you check the site on or around the notification date. Accepted work must arrive at LibertyTown by the stated due date. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show. Pre-paid return shipping labels should be included with any work that may require return shipping. Our address is: LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Artists applying to this show grant LibertyTown Arts Workshop unlimited non-exclusive right to use images of accepted work to promote the exhibit and the gallery.
Calendar
- 8/20: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
- 9/1: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 9/5: Opening reception
- 9/28: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back
Feline Frenzy: Artist Benefits
Awards
- 1st Place: $400
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
Artists will benefit from this opportunity at LibertyTown Arts Workshop in several meaningful ways. The Main Gallery, located in a 13,000-square-foot facility in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, offers monthly rotating exhibitions, providing artists with frequent opportunities to showcase new work to a fresh and engaged audience. With a walkable downtown location and a steady stream of both local and visiting patrons, artists gain high visibility in a vibrant arts community.
In addition to in-person exposure, all show pieces are featured for viewing and sale on the LibertyTown website and highlighted on thier active Facebook and Instagram pages, extending artists’ reach beyond the gallery walls to a broader online audience. Participation in the city’s popular “First Friday” art receptions—well-attended monthly events—adds another layer of public engagement, offering artists the chance to connect directly with art lovers and potential buyers.
LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show.
About LibertyTown Arts Workshop
LibertyTown Arts Workshop is a unique and dynamic creative hub that brings together over 80 artists under one roof in a 13,000-square-foot facility located in the heart of historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. What makes us especially interesting is the immersive experience we offer—visitors can explore monthly rotating exhibitions in our main gallery, watch artists at work in their open studios, and even take part in hands-on art classes across a wide range of mediums.
LibertyTown is open seven days a week, including evenings, making art accessible to everyone in our community and beyond. Positioned halfway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Fredericksburg attracts a steady stream of tourists and art lovers. The location, combined with the richness of the city’s history and culture, creates a vibrant atmosphere that makes LibertyTown a standout destination for both artists and visitors alike.
For more information, contact info@libertytownarts.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decatur Arts Alliance announces a call for artists for The Book As Art V.13: Mixed Messages, a juried exhibition.
International artists of all mediums may apply for the exhibition, which will be installed in the newly renovated Fourth Floor Gallery at the Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library, home to the Georgia Center for the Book.
The Book As Art series seeks to showcase beautifully made volumes, sculptural, and conceptual interpretations, as well as one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format and wall-hung interpretations.
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Enter by: 16 June 2025
There is an application fee of $30, with which artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. Each work requires its own unique application, but a coupon code is provided in the application instructions that permits 2 additional submissions without charge. For each application, artists are required to include 1 – 5 images of the submitted artwork and/or may include 1 video.
The Book As Art V.13: Mixed Messages is the thirteenth edition of an art show celebrating books: objects that, in an increasingly digital world, stubbornly survive. The objects in this exhibition should interpret the concept of the book and invite the viewer to look beyond the printed page to where ideas, words, and symbols are transformed and transfigured. Artists are challenged to embrace the dualities and paradoxes of communication—to celebrate the static and the shifting, the familiar and the foreign, the clear and the cryptic.
“Mixed Messages” draws on the layered complexities of language, saying one thing but meaning another. In a world inundated with myriad ways to communicate and connect, messages are muddled, signals crossed, and meanings distorted. Ambiguity is the native tongue of nuance. The book, as both object and idea, holds space for these contradictions.
The Book as Art is an annual showcase that’s made possible through partnership between the Decatur Arts Alliance, the Dekalb County Public Library, and the Georgia Center for the Book. Located in Downtown Decatur, Georgia, the exhibition is accessible to the greater Atlanta community and a free art experience for local residents and tourists.
The Book As Art Awards
- Best of Show: $1,000
- Gold Award: $700
- Silver Award: $500
Purchase awards totaling $2,500 are selected by the City of Decatur for inclusion in its public art collection. Local universities and institutions regularly purchase work from this exhibition.
Sales are encouraged. The Decatur Arts Alliance handles all sales and collects a 25% commission on all artwork sold as a result of this exhibition. All artwork for sale must be priced by the artist and so stated in the entry. Please be sure to include the 25% commission for the Decatur Arts Alliance in your price. The 8% Georgia sales tax will be added at the point of sale. Sales from the Fine Art Exhibition have increased each year and works from the exhibition have been added to private, corporate, and non-profit collections.
About Decatur Arts Alliance
Since its founding in 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance has continually expanded its impact. Today, the 501(c)3 nonprofit brings a full- spectrum arts experience to the community every day through outdoor installations, live music, art events and festivals, community classes, and exhibitions – deliberately available at no/low cost to the public. The Decatur Arts Alliance works to connect residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement. The organization is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for emerging and established artists of diverse experiences and backgrounds, and to producing work that is impactful for a broad range of community members.
For more information, contact info@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Interiors: Spaces That Define Our Lives, an online photography juried competition. This competition invites you to showcase your unique perspective on the private and public spaces that define our everyday lives. Whether it’s the intimate corners of a home, bustling energy of a public space, or solitude of an abandoned room, Decagon Gallery is looking for work that captures the essence of interior spaces.
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Enter by: 7 June 2025
From minimalist compositions to vibrant, chaotic expressions, Decagon Gallery encourages entries that challenge perception and push the boundaries of photographic artistry. Show your unique vision – whether through experimental techniques, intentional distortions, or capturing the unseen details of the everyday.
Juror, Jennifer Schlesinger, is a curator, artist, and photography appraiser. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for AIPAD (Association of International Photography Art Dealers). In addition, she is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America specializing in photography appraisals.
Interiors – Artist Benefits
The exhibition will be posted in Decagon Gallery’s online gallery and promoted through social media, emails blasts, and arts organizations.
- First Place: $500 cash award and a solo exhibition on Decagon Gallery’s website.
- Second Place: $300 cash award
- Third Place: $200 cash award
Digital Badges will be given to all participating photographers.
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an online photography gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in contemporary photography. The gallery offers photographers several curated platforms to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts worldwide. The gallery maintains a robust online presence through its website and social media, as it aims to promote itself through email marketing, social media, and collaborations with other art organizations.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) announces a call for artists for Apparel, an online photography competition.
Shirts, pants, accessories, outfits, onesies, hats, gloves, booties, kimonos, saris, sweaters, and on and on. A part of everyone’s day includes the decision about what to wear, and, for many, how to dress the kids and the house pet.
For the Apparel call for artists, the emphasis is on how you, the photographer, capture these articles of clothing in a creative way. Does a uniformed officer create the mood in a picture of a crowd, is there a grouping of colorful blouses hanging in a shop, does a small part of a wedding gown catch your eye, or is it just fun to see a boot on a child’s foot splash in a puddle or a hoodie on a pup with the ears poking out.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: 15 JUNE 2025
As with all NYC4PA contests, send your best. All 2D photo processes are welcome.
NYC4PA offers opportunities to participate in themed calls for photographers. Each call has a different theme and 50 images win. The prizes total $4,000. There is a grand prize, 3 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 3 third prizes, 20 juror’s selections, and 20 honorable mentions. All 50 winners are posted in a gallery on the NYC4PA website and included in an exhibition gallery. The call is open to any photographers worldwide and of any age, amateurs or professional. A professional photographer, gallery owner, or photography teacher is the juror.
About New York Center for Photographic Art
The mission of the New York Center for Photographic Art is to provide exhibition opportunities in the vibrant New York City gallery world to photographers around the globe. NYC4PA offers international, themed, open call competitions juried by recognized experts in the field of photography. Prizes include cash awards, online gallery, catalog, and New York City gallery exhibits.
For more information, contact nyc4pa@gmail.com