[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Newton Free Library announces a call for artists for July – December 2026 exhibits. Artists must be from the New England region.
The Newton Free Library presents twelve art shows each year in the building’s Main Hall, featuring works by New England artists. As one of the busiest public library buildings in Massachusetts, this exhibit space is highly sought after and well-loved by library patrons.
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Enter by: 12 December 2025
Eligibility: The Library welcomes applications from New England artists showing two-dimensional works that are compatible with the Walker display system. Both individual and group shows are welcome. Each exhibit is on display for one month and uses the full exhibit space.
Free-standing sculptural pieces are not eligible.
The Library encourages artists from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences to apply.
Many artists seek to exhibit their work at The Newton Free Library because the location guarantees that their work will be seen by a large audience. The Library is visited by more than 45,000 people each month. Most visitors enter through the Main Hall and see the art exhibits as they arrive. Library patrons are keenly tuned into the gallery space – visiting and spending time appreciating the works shown. Given that free gallery space is difficult to come by, it is a boon for artists that, if selected, they show fee-free. There is no commission for work sold and there is no fee to apply.
About Newton Free Library
The Newton Free Library is a community center at the heart of cultural activity in Newton, Massachusetts, a city south west of Boston with a population of approximately 90,000. Residents enjoy the art exhibits in the Library’s Main Hall and eagerly await them each month. The highly-visible exhibit location is just off the main entrance door. Visitors walk by the Main Hall as they come into the building. There is competition for exhibitions where many award-winning artists have been featured.
For more information, contact artapplication@newtonfreelibrary.net
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites artists (both individual artists and artist teams) with interest and professional experience in creating public art and site-specific commissions to submit qualifications for an original interior public art feature at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
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Enter by: 31 August 2025
Open to professional artists or artist teams aged 18 and over. Artists living or working in Prince George’s County and the surrounding region are strongly encouraged to apply.
Since 1993, The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center have enriched the cultural life and local economy of Southern Maryland. An adaptable entertainment and sports facility, the Arena has been the venue for college basketball tournaments, cheer and dance events, consumer shows, concerts, nationally-acclaimed equestrian events and the Prince George’s County Fair. Additionally, several counties host their high school graduations here, marking that important milestone for area youth and their families.
The Show Place Arena Public Art Project: Artist Benefits
Artists will be able to enhance the aesthetic of the interior Winners Circle Lounge Bar of The Showplace Arena and reflect the history, culture, or community of The Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and create an engaging and meaningful experience for visitors.
A total budget of up to $25,000 is allocated for this commission, which must cover all costs, including artist fees, design, materials, fabrication, installation, insurance, and transportation.
About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Founded in 1927, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized leader in land use planning, parks, and recreation achieving countless awards for innovation, stewardship and exemplary vision for enhancing the lives of current and future generations.
The agency, which is chartered by the State of Maryland, has geographic authority in the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County region, which are the two Maryland counties surrounding Washington, DC.
The agency improves the well-being of over 2 million residents and countless visitors within this region by:
- Planning for the coordinated and harmonious physical growth and development of the region
- Protecting and stewarding natural, cultural, and historical resources
- Providing an award-winning system of parks
Creating recreational experiences that enhance the quality of life of all individuals - Planning great communities that are vibrant, livable, accessible and sustainable
For more information, contact renzmbalagtas@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 Abstraction of Reality open annual abstract art cash awards show.
North Coastal Art Gallery invites artists to submit artwork where colors speak louder than words and shapes defy logic. Emerging and established artists may submit artwork that explores identity, emotion, and perception through non-representational forms where bold strokes, fluid movements, and unexpected compositions come together to challenge traditional ideas of beauty and meaning.
Each piece should encourage the viewer to look beyond the surface and find their own interpretation within the chaos and calm of abstraction.
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Enter by: 23 September 2025 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
Judge: Lucas Smith
Show dates: October 5 – November 1
An awards reception will be held on October 11th, 2025, at 3 – 5 pm at the North Coastal Art Gallery located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Abstraction of Reality cash award, ribbons, and certificates in the following categories
- Best of show – $175
- 1st place – $100
- 2nd place – $50
- 3rd place – $25
- President’s award
Art removal: November 1st at 5 pm.
About North Coastal Art Gallery
North Coastal Art Gallery, voted as one of the best galleries in North County, 2023 and 2025, is interesting because it serves as a cultural cornerstone that empowers the local community, provides opportunities for artistic expression, and fosters a creative environment where artists and the public can connect.
For more information, contact northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com
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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] The Toledo Zoo announces a call for artists for Wild About Art, seeking creative artists and skilled makers to take part in a uniquely wild, two-day art fair that takes place throughout Zoo grounds. This event features local and regional artists with various mediums on display and for sale to thousands of Zoo visitors. It includes live entertainment, hands-on art activities, and, of course, animals!
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Enter by: 25 April 2025
Mediums permitted: ceramics, drawing, painting, glass, jewelry, mixed media, metal working, photography, printmaking/graphics, sculpture, textiles, and wood. Artwork does not have to be animal related.
Artists will set up around the beautiful, historic grounds and animals and be exposed to a diverse audience of animal and art lovers. Wild about Art will be promoted to a huge, loyal membership base of over 76,000 households, as well as over 454,000 Facebook followers. Staff and volunteers assisting with the event are top notch. They bend over backwards to make sure artists feel welcome and taken care of.
Artist Amenities include:
- Free parking and Zoo admission
- Free electricity
- Air-conditioned artist lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks
- Volunteer booth sitters available up to 15 minutes
- Volunteers on hand to assist with set up and tear down
- 24-hour security
- 10,000 Zoo visitors for the weekend
Animals take part in the art fair by creating their own works of art, which is a huge attendance driver for the event.
About The Toledo Zoo
The Toledo Zoo is celebrating their 125 year anniversary. It is home to more than 16,000 animals representing over 680 species. In an effort to save endangered wildlife, they participate in more than 80 Species Survival Plans that ensure healthy, genetically diverse Zoo populations. With historic WPA-era buildings, beautiful gardens, you can travel around the world from the tropics to Greenland, ocean to sky, and desert to rainforest in one Zoo visit.
For more information, contact artfair@toledozoo.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Allied Arts Council, along with the City of St Joseph announces a call for artists for the 12th annual St Joseph Sculpture Walk.
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Enter by: 13 February 2025
The council invites sculptors to submit work for a one-year sculpture exhibition from June 2025 through May 2026.
The theme: “Whimsical Walk with the Arts” celebrates a new children’s museum that will be opening in downtown St Joseph, Missouri, where the majority of the sculptures are on display. The Arts Council hopes this exhibit will work in tandem with the new museum so that families have the opportunity to not only enjoy art inside the four walls of InspireU Children’s Discovery Center but also on the beautiful streets of downtown St Joseph.
St Joseph Sculpture Walk Artist Benefits
The Allied Arts Council of St Joseph, Missouri, Sculpture Walk is a public art exhibit open all day, every day, 52 weeks a year. This exhibit attracts visitors from Northwest Missouri, Southeast Nebraska, Northeast Kansas, and Southwest Iowa. Through the People’s Choice ballots, the Allied Arts Council determined that through December 10, 2024, the Sculpture Walk attracted visitors from six states and 48.84% of voters were from outside of St Joseph, Missouri. The Sculpture Walk is a national recognized platform for artists. It targets over 20,000 artists from all over the country.
Selected sculptors will receive a $800 honorarium per accepted sculpture. All sculptures selected will compete for up to $10,000 in cash prize awards.
About the Allied Arts Council
The Allied Arts Council was organized in 1963 to provide service to St Joseph area arts organizations, artists, and the general public. The Council has since grown into a federation of fourteen arts agencies and now produces community arts programs, raises funds, promotes public awareness, and provides service and support to its member agencies. The Allied Arts Council seeks to make St Joseph a better place to live through the arts. Its mission is to provide leadership and support for the arts and to its member organizations.
For more information, contact visarts@stjoearts.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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[Exhibition Update]
Congratulations to the following artists for receiving recognition in the Bristol Art Museums, 2024 Members Exhibit, Visions.
- Jurors’ Award: Dot Bergen for Boys in the Boat
- 2nd Place Award: Marc Jaffe for Panes
- 3rd Place Award: Erica Bauchanan for Treasures of Acceptance
Honorable Mentions
- Cathy Chin for A Crowded Space
- Scott Glaser for Decision by Majority is as Expedient as Lighting by Gas
- Susan Graseck for Down on the Docks
- Felicia Touhey for Garden Trilogy I
Bristol Art Museum Member Choice Award
- Donald Cadoret for Making a Difference
See more information about the exhibit at http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/members-2024-visions.html
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Bristol Art Museum (BAM) announces a call for artists for Visions: BAM Members’ Biennial Exhibition, a dynamic showcase featuring the artistic talents of BAM’s members, ranging from emerging to established artists. Celebrate the vibrant arts community that surrounds us, as we come together to appreciate Bristol, Rhode Island, local and regional artworks and the creative minds behind them.
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Enter by: 29 September 2024
The Visions exhibition offers artists the unique opportunity to gain visibility in a respected cultural institution, engage with a diverse audience, and connect with fellow artists and art lovers. By participating, you’ll have the chance to elevate your work through professional recognition and contribute to the vibrant arts community. The exhibition fosters artistic growth, offering a platform to share your personal vision and creative process.
Juror Statement
“The process of painting is much more than recording the obvious. Simply put, my work is my personal interaction with and visual interpretation of a person or thing. The goal of which is to push past the surface of materials and technique used in the process of creating, in an effort to convey a personal vision. More than technique, it is how we as artists, interpret our own personal vision through our medium that elevates an ordinary subject into a work of art, one that resonates long after. I feel strongly in the versatility and flexibility of the medium and go to great lengths to push the medium in directions that may not be considered characteristic to traditional watercolor.” – Nancy Gaucher-Thomas
About Bristol Art Museum
The Bristol Art Museum is a unique cultural hub that fosters a deep connection between the local community and the arts. It offers an engaging mix of contemporary and traditional art exhibitions, often featuring both regional and national artists. What makes BAM particularly compelling is its dedication to creating a space where artists and art lovers can connect, learn, and be inspired. The museum hosts thought-provoking exhibitions, interactive workshops, and artist talks, creating a dynamic environment for artistic dialogue. With its commitment to both emerging and established artists, the museum is a place of discovery and creative exploration.
For more information, contact info@bristolartmuseum.org
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] North Coastal Art Gallery announces a call for artists for Holiday Treasures: Small Image Show with cash awards for ( 9 ) categories. Just in time for the holiday shopping season. Register to participate in 56 days of joyous art, a great take away for gifts.
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Enter by: 25 October 2024
No image uploads and no jurying-in. Holiday Treasures awards will be judged by artist Drew Bandish.
Celebrate at the opening holiday reception on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 3 – 5 PM.
About North Coastal Art Gallery
For the past 23 years, North Coastal Art Gallery has been open for highly anticipated art shows that welcome the creativity and talent of artists from across California. Juried and awarded exhibitions underscore a commitment to celebrate the diverse and dynamic art scene of many artists. They provide a platform for both emerging and established artists to gain recognition. It’s not just an exhibition, it’s an opportunity for cultural exchange, professional development, and community building within the arts.
North Coastal Art Gallery encourages artistic growth. It opens the world of art to everyone, irrespective of their level of artistic or creative experience. They provide accessible platforms, resources, and opportunities for artists to engage with the community at large and educate through self expression. The gallery provides a variety of support to those willing to particpate in outreach programs.
The North Coastal Art Gallery is managed by the (COAL), Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League which is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. COAL was formed in August 1951, by a group of five emerging, dedicated, and established artists who lived in the Carlsbad and Oceanside area. Their mission was to promote art education and cultural appreciation in the community and whose primary purpose was to provide art enrichment to artists, provide a place to display artwork, and their dreams to reach across communities.
For more information, contact info@northcoastalartgallery.com