The 17th Epson International Pano Awards — International
The Epson International Pano Awards are open for panoramic photography submissions across Open, Amateur, and VR/360 categories, including a new Aerial category. The 2026 prize pool is worth more than US$50,000, including US$15,000 in cash, with major award packages, product prizes, and international exposure for winning and high-scoring photographers. Award-winning images will be showcased through the Pano Awards exhibition at the Garden Gallery at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
The final deadline is July 13, 2026, beyond the two-week exclusion window. URL: https://thepanoawards.com/
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant — International
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation offers emergency grants for qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors facing unforeseen catastrophic incidents such as fire, flood, or emergency medical need. Grants are one-time awards, with a typical award of $5,000 and a maximum award of $15,000. Applicants must demonstrate at least ten years of involvement in a mature phase of their artistic work. The program has no fixed deadline and accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant — International
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation provides unrestricted financial grants to professional visual artists working in painting, sculpture, and works on paper, including printmaking. Grants range up to $50,000 and may be used for studio rent, supplies, exhibitions, residencies, living expenses, or other needs that support the artist’s practice. Applicants must be actively exhibiting in professional venues, and the foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. This opportunity remains open beyond the two-week deadline exclusion period.
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[VERIFIED 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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[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] Steamboat Creates announces a call for artists for the annual Art in the Park, one of the largest arts festivals in Northwest Colorado. It draws local and national artists who display a wide variety of hand-made art. This family-friendly festival is free to the public and offers something for everyone.
The festival takes place July 11–12, 2026, in West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs. Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Art in the Park draws thousands of attendees over two days and continues to be a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar.
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Early Bird Deadline: 11 April 2026
Final Deadline: 26 June 2026
The 53rd annual Art in the Park is Northwest Colorado’s largest arts festival and a signature summer tradition in Steamboat Springs. This beloved community event brings together art enthusiasts, families, and visitors for a vibrant weekend celebrating hand-made art and hands-on creativity in all its forms.
Art in the Park features up to 130 juried artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive creative stations for all ages. The festival takes place July 11–12, 2026, in West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs. Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Art in the Park draws thousands of attendees over two days and continues to be a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar.
About Steamboat Creates
Steamboat Creates was founded by a group of passionate community members who understood the need to let creativity flourish in rural Colorado. This cultural nonprofit was founded in 1972 to give rise to creativity, performance, and celebrations of the arts. Since the inception, classes and events fill the historic Depot Art Center with creative energy reaching thousands of art lovers of all ages. Steamboat Creates brings arts to the Yampa Valley through annual events like Art in the Park, Cabaret, Holidays in the Rockies, Winter Carnival Snow Sculptures, and year-round exhibitions in the Depot Art Center.
For more information, contact events@steamboatcreates.org
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[Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Fiber V, a national juried art exhibition.
This October, LibertyTown Arts Workshop proudly presents Fiber V, the fifth installment of their fiber exhibition celebrating the expansive and evolving world of fiber art. This show highlights the full breadth of contemporary fiber practices; including, but not limited to weaving, dyeing, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet. Fiber materials may include cotton, wood, wool, paper, metal, and synthetic materials. All works must consist primarily of fiber and be of original design; kits and commercial patterns are not permitted.
The method of display must be clear and achievable by LibertyTown staff. Any specialty hardware, hangers, or display forms must be provided by the artist. Artists are required to list all fiber media used in each piece.
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Enter by: 14 September 2026
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Artwork previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Artwork must be original, not from kits, and made in the least five years.
Artwork accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Artwork 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. All wall-mounted artwork must be equipped with a secure hanging wire. 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
Fiber V: Calendar
- 9/14: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
- 9/16: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
- 9/28: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 10/2: Opening reception
- 11/01: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back
You will be notified via Submittable if your artwork 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. LibertyTown’s address is: 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.
Fiber V: Art Exhibition – Artist Benefits
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 our website and highlighted on our active Facebook and Instagram pages, extending artists’ reach beyond the gallery walls to a broader online audience. Participation in our 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.
This combination of in-person and online promotion, community engagement, and regular exhibition opportunities makes LibertyTown a valuable platform for artists looking to grow their audience and sales.
Awards
- 1st Place: $400
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales.
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 LibertyTown especially interesting is the immersive experience they offer—visitors can explore monthly rotating exhibitions in a 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 the 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] Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) of the University of Rochester announces a call for artists for the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival, their largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years.
Artists from across the country are invited to apply to showcase their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival, Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Click here for the application / registration
Enter by: 16 August 2026
M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival spaces are available both on the outdoor grounds and inside the Vanden Brul Pavilion. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum.
Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their art to visitors from and around the Rochester and surrounding region for two days in this juried festival. All artists and makers participating in the festival submit original work, whether one-of-a-kind or limited edition. The work must be conceived and designed solely by the artist or maker, demonstrating vision, imagination, and originality.
This is the second year artists will be able to choose from outdoor or indoor spaces (indoor spaces are limited!). Food and entertainment offerings have expanded over the last year. Additionally, the admission price has been lowered to $5 for the general public, and MAG Members are admitted free of charge, as are children under the age of twelve.
About Memorial Art Gallery
A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary practice, MAG offers a panorama of the world’s art. Our 14-acre campus is a spectacular public art space that is a popular destination for Rochesterians and out-of-town visitors alike.
MAG’s permanent collection of more than 13,000 objects has been called “the best balanced in the state outside of metropolitan New York City.” In addition to its collection, the museum offers a year-round schedule of temporary exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours, and family activities.
For more information, contact clothesline@mag.rochester.edu