[Sponsored Listing] Arrival Gallery announces a call for artists to participate in the Osaka Showcase, an art exhibition in Osaka, Japan. Taking place from 16–19 October 2026, this presentation brings together a considered group of international artists in a focused, in-person exhibition.
This is not a large-scale or overcrowded show. The intention is simple — fewer artists, thoughtful curation, and work given the space it deserves.
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Enter by: 1 October 2026
Arrival Gallery focuses on clarity, selection, and real visibility. Emergina and established artists form all countries may apply. Visual disciplines include painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art.
Osaka Showcase: Artist Benefits
- Inclusion in a curated group exhibition in Osaka
- Professional presentation of their work in a physical space (2 Chome-10-16 Higashitenma, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-0044, Japan)
- Exposure to a local and international audience
- Ongoing visibility through Arrival Gallery’s platform
Selected artists benefit from a refined, professional showcase in Osaka that avoids the clutter of traditional art fairs, ensuring their work receives dedicated space and thoughtful curation. This opportunity provides crucial entry into the Japanese market while offering high-impact exposure to a diverse international audience of collectors and peers. Beyond the physical exhibition, participants gain lasting career validation and sustained digital visibility through Arrival Gallery’s global platform. By participating in this focused presentation, both emerging and established creators can enhance their professional CVs and build meaningful connections within a prestigious, high-standard environment that prioritizes artistic clarity and real visibility.
About Arrival Gallery
Arrival Gallery is an intriguing organization because it disrupts the traditional “gatekeeper” model, offering a transparent pathway to international exhibitions in major global hubs. By focusing on “micro-curation,” they prioritize artistic clarity and spatial integrity, ensuring work isn’t lost in the chaos of traditional, overcrowded art fairs. Their hybrid approach—often utilizing high-end digital displays—removes the logistical and financial burdens of shipping physical work overseas. This empowers independent creators to build prestigious international CVs and reach new markets. Essentially, they act as a professional facilitator, providing the visibility and professional polish typically reserved for blue-chip gallery artists.
For more information, contact hello@arrivalgallery.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces a call for artists to participate in the their 12th annual international All Botanical online art competition. The theme is any art that depicts flowers, herbs, leaves, plants, and related floral subjects. Artists should submit their best representational and non-representational art. CAGO encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience, education in the art field, or location.
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Enter by: 30 April 2026
Entry Fees: $15 for 1 to 6 images, $25 for images up to 10, and $35 for images up to 16.
The All Botanical competition will be judged within three categories paintings/drawings, photography/digital art, and mixed media/3D artwork. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed and will not be eligible for the paintings/drawing category.
Awards will be given to the top 6 to 8 works selected in each category including Best in Show, Judges’ Choice, and Gallery Choice. Award-winning artists will be included in a group show both online for four weeks after the competition closes and in the Ramsey Art Gallery located in the Historic District of Hollins Market, located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Contemporary Art Gallery Online be granted usage of the chosen artwork only for display, marketing and promotional purposes for that, and for any future Contemporary Art Gallery Online themed art show(s) and that usage of that image is limited to Contemporary Art Gallery Online press releases, Contemporary Art Gallery Online event presentations, Contemporary Art Gallery Online printed materials and books, Contemporary Art Gallery Online articles, Contemporary Art Gallery Online graphics, Contemporary Art Gallery Online slide shows, Contemporary Art Gallery Online presentations, Contemporary Art Gallery Online event materials and for use on Contemporary Art Gallery Online website.
About Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Contemporary Art Gallery Online was founded in 2001. Since its inception, CAGO promotes and sales art on behalf of its member artists. Contemporary Art Gallery Online hosts a juried, monthly art competition. Each month there is a different theme.
For more information, contact cago.offices@gmail.com
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[VERIFIED Listing] The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) announces a call for artists for Luminosity, an online photography competition.
Light meters, backlighting, shadows and glare – photography is all about light – its presence and absence. There is an iconic photograph of Grand Central Station with streams of sunlight filling the airspace as it reflects off dust particles in the air. Whether you are shooting in morning or evening light, or sunrise or sunset the time of day an image is captured can be as important as the selection of the subject itself. A snapshot at one time of day, becomes an impactful photograph at another.
Luminosity is about images where the presence, absence, and/or the location of light made the difference. Glare, flare, shadow, and fill light all work as do lampshades aglow from an inside bulb, night lights in a city, and streaming rays of sunlight. There are examples everywhere. Show your shots where light is a key element. All 2D photo mediums are welcome.
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Enter by: 19 April 2026
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
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[VERIFIED Listing] The Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA), in partnership with Northwood Ravin, has issued a call for professional artists to participate in a public art mural project at Halo Decatur, a new mixed-use development in Decatur, Georgia. The initiative will commission five large-scale exterior murals that will serve as a central visual feature of the community.
Artists are invited to submit qualifications through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.
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Enter by: 15 May 2026
The mural project is part of Halo Decatur’s broader vision to create a vibrant neighborhood destination that integrates arts, retail, and residential spaces. Developed by Northwood Ravin in partnership with Oakhurst Realty Partners, the project will include live-work units, neighborhood retail, and Canvas Artist Studios, which will provide resident artists with free studio and gallery space. Five mural locations are planned throughout the development, including a signature mural on the Freeman Street parking deck as well as additional works in the courtyard, breezeways, and on a three-sided sculptural column.
The artist selection process will take place in two phases. A selection panel representing Northwood Ravin, the City of Decatur, the Decatur Arts Alliance, and a public art professional will review qualifications and shortlist artists. Finalists will then be invited to develop site-specific design concepts and participate in interviews, with community engagement incorporated into the selection process for the largest mural.
Finalists will be announced in summer 2026, with mural installations expected in fall 2026.
Artists eligible to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a letter of interest, artist statement, resume or CV, portfolio of completed mural projects, and professional references.
Halo Decatur Mural Details
Garage Mural
- Approximately 70 feet wide and 75 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $120,000
- Paid in three installments:
- At project initiation
- Midway through installation
- Upon completion
Column Mural (3-sided)
- Approximately 18 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $4,000
- Paid upon completion
Courtyard Mural
- Approximately 70 feet wide and 20 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $28,000
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #1
- Approximately 41 feet wide and 16 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,500
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #2
- Approximately 32 feet wide and 15 feet tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,000
- Paid upon completion
Materials and Equipment
Northwood Ravin will provide:
- All paint and materials
- Forklifts and/or scaffolding
- Site access coordination
- Protective coating application
About Halo Decatur
Halo Decatur is more than just apartments – it’s a vibrant community. Northwood Ravin is partnering with Oakhurst Realty Partners to bring dynamic retailers to Halo, including Galore Market, a neighborhood market concept from the creators of O4W Market near Krog Street. The development also features live-work units with dedicated street-level entrances, perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
In collaboration with the Decatur Artist Alliance, Halo will host Canvas Artist Studios, offering resident artists free studio and gallery space. Community input will help select mural artists, ensuring Halo remains a hub for creativity and engagement.
About the City of Decatur
The City of Decatur, Georgia, is located just east of and adjacent to the city of Atlanta’s in-town communities and near the metro area suburbs. With more than 200 shops and restaurants in commercial districts around the Square and in historic Oakhurst Village, Decatur is a popular shopping, dining, entertainment, and arts destination. Twenty-five thousand residents live in Decatur’s quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and downtown condominiums, and as the DeKalb County seat, this thriving commercial community is the epicenter of county business.
For more information, contact artsubmissions@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Sponsored Listing] Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces a call for artists to participate in the their 11th annual international 2026 All Cityscape online art competition. Artists should submit their best representational and non-representational art. CAGO encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Entry Fee: $15 for up to 1 to 6 images, $25 for up to 10 images, and $35 for up to 16 images. Funds in US Dollars.
This competition will be judged within three categories paintings/drawings, photography/digital art, and mixed media/3D artwork. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed.
All Cityscape: Artist Benefits
Winners will be announced on April 25th, 2026. Awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected. In addition to the winning images, there are Honorable Recognition awards. Award-winning artists will be included in a group show both online and in the Ramsey Art Gallery located in the Historic District of Hollins Market, located in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 4th, 2026, to January 5th, 2027.
Prizes include memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, video interview on An Artist Studio, inclusion in the Year End Anthology Publication, and extensive marketing.
About Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Contemporary Art Gallery Online is a collector’s number 1 source for all original contemporary art. CAGOnline supports artists through CAGO Media, which has two purposes. First, share art business ideas and, second, to introduce artists to the buying public. CAGO Media accomplishes both of these initiatives by programming radio and TV shows.
The Business of Art Show airs bi-monthly in 15 to 20 minute episodes. Hosted by Sharon Belle Hawkshawe, each episode discusses everything pertaining to the Business of Art. The What is Art Show is a monthly 30 minute episode with hosts Michael Harris (art collector) and Sharon Hawkshawe (acclaimed artist), who discuss current art movements and art shows. The hosts are occasionally joined by museum curators, gallery owners, art critics, and art insiders. The third show is An Artist Speaks. These lively 30 minute episodes are in depth interviews with Artists; discussing their art process, philosophy and a candid look at their work. Finally, every month a video is produced showcasing the monthly art participants. Other videos highlight gallery artist and art styles.
For more information, contact cago.artcompetition@gmail.com
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[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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[Verified Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Night Works, an online photography juried competition. Submit images made after dark, where night is not simply a setting, but an active collaborator. These photographs may be dramatic or understated, urban or rural, or populated or solitary. They may explore artificial light, long exposures, ambient glow, or near-total darkness. What matters is not subject, but how the night shapes the image.
We are drawn to photographs where darkness informs mood, structure, and meaning—where light is used deliberately, sparingly, or imperfectly. Night can suggest intimacy, isolation, vulnerability, calm, unease, or reflection. Decagon Gallery welcomes all interpretations.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Night Works: Awards and Features
Cash prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded.
- First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
- Second Place: $300 cash prize
- Third Place: $200 cash prize
- Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
All the above awards include a free exhibition catalog. All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge suitable for social media. Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase. The exhibition, and individual photographers, will be promoted on Decagon Gallery’s social media sites and newsletter.
Testimonials
I want to deeply thank you for your support of artists, especially for people like me who had no choice but to leave their home country… and who wished to continue their studies in a better, more supportive country. Your work is incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful. I feel so happy and fortunate to have connected with your gallery, and having my work selected several times means so much to me. I feel that fate has guided me to you. I don’t know how to fully thank you, but your work has created a real light in this world of darkness and challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people like me. ~Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldeh
I am honored to be a featured artist by Decagon Gallery. This opportunity affirms my commitment to capturing the beauty and spirit of the natural world, and it motivates me to continue exploring new perspectives through my lens. I deeply appreciate the gallery’s support of emerging artists and its dedication to fostering a vibrant creative community. Sharing my work with a wider audience in this way is incredibly meaningful, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with viewers and fellow artists alike. ~Matt Lancaster
I thank all the Decagon Gallery team for their work and I salute my fellow photographers, whose diverse and creative approaches to our common language have been very enriching and fulfilling. ~António Domingos
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an innovative online photography platform dedicated to making fine art exhibitions accessible to a global audience. What makes it especially interesting is its balance of professionalism and inclusivity: it hosts juried exhibitions with distinguished photographers while keeping entry fees affordable so emerging artists can participate. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated, presented with professional catalogs, videos, and press materials, and shared widely to maximize exposure. Beyond showcasing photography, Decagon Gallery fosters community, offering digital badges, artist features, and supportive communication. Its unique model blends artistic integrity with accessibility, creating opportunities for photographers worldwide to be seen and celebrated.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com
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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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[Sponsored Listing] Tartget Lab announces a call for artists from around the world to participate in the Tartget Prize 2026, an international painting competition. The competition was created to deliver real visibility, professional evaluation, and global projection for artists worldwide. After a breakthrough first edition with 1,870 entries from 85 countries, the prize returns with expanded opportunities and a stronger network of collectors, galleries, and institutions.
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Enter by: 15 February 2026
Artists can submit works in figurative, contemporary, abstract, conceptual, watercolor, and drawing categories. Finalists gain international exposure and a chance to exhibit in Madrid. A unique pre-deadline offers 75 direct finalist spots for entries submitted by February 15, 2026.
Tartget Prize: Artist Benefits
Few contests offer a major Madrid exhibition at the historic Ateneo, steps from the Prado in the UNESCO “Landscape of Light,” alongside a truly international jury of renowned painters, curators, and art experts. The competition welcomes diverse styles and techniques while judging categories with specialized expertise, ensuring fairness and relevance. Winners receive promotion through Tartget and sponsors’ social channels, including leading fine art brands, reaching global audiences. Add the 75 guaranteed finalist places awarded before the pre-deadline, and Tartget becomes a strategic launchpad for careers.
- Over $100,000 in awards. Cash awards include Gold Tartget (Best in Show) $14,000, Silver $7,000, Bronze $4,700, and Fusion Tartget $4,700 for abstraction, conceptual art, and collage.
- New in 2026: technical awards for Drawing ($4,700) and Watercolor ($4,700).
- Additional opportunities include acquisition awards, major fine art materials prizes, professional promotion awards, and four fully curated 12-day artist residencies in Spain’s Tablas de Daimiel National Park, plus training at Atelier Madrid and a final exhibition in Madrid.
Testimonials
“Exhibiting and being awarded at the Ateneo de Madrid truly changed my life. After the prize, I received invitations to exhibit, sell, and collaborate internationally. More than the award itself, it was the visibility and recognition that transformed my professional path. Tartget is not just a contest, it is a real opportunity for artists who are serious about their work.”
“Tartget Painting Prize was a turning point in my career. From the selection process to the final exhibition, everything was handled with care and respect for the artists. Exhibiting in Madrid, in such an iconic venue, gave my work an international context and credibility that still opens doors for me today.”
“I have entered many international art competitions, but Tartget was different from the very beginning. The communication was professional, the jury truly understood painting, and the exposure was real, not symbolic. Being selected placed my work in front of collectors and curators I would never have reached on my own. It felt like a serious platform, not just another contest.”
About Tartget Lab
Tartget Lab stands out for combining top-tier prizes with exceptional visibility and rigorous selection.
For more information, contact ceo@tartgetpaintingprize.com.