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Abstracts in America (Wilmington, NC) – Call For Artists

Abstracts in America (Wilmington, NC) – Call For Artists

[Verified Listing] ARTnNCevents proudly announces a call for artists for Abstracts in America, a premier national juried exhibition celebrating the creativity, innovation, and expressive power of contemporary abstract art. This national exhibition invites artists from across the United States to explore abstraction in all its forms, showcasing work that challenges convention and pushes creative boundaries.

Abstract art is far more than traditional non-objective painting. ARTnNCevents welcomes artwork that transforms reality through color, composition, perspective, texture, shape, pattern, movement, and imagination. If your artwork emphasizes expression over literal representation, explores new visual ideas, or invites viewers to experience the familiar in unexpected ways, it belongs in the conversation. From geometric abstraction and expressive painting to abstract landscapes, florals, figures, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture, Abstracts in America celebrates the many ways artists interpret abstraction.

Whether your work begins with a recognizable subject that has been simplified, distorted, fragmented, or reimagined—or is completely non-representational—ARTnNCevents encourages you to submit.

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Enter by: 30 August 2026

Being selected for Abstracts in America means more than simply having your work included in another exhibition. Artists become part of a national juried exhibition designed to showcase their work, expand their audience, and create opportunities for both recognition and sales.

Selected Artists’ Benefits

  • National juried exhibition recognition to add to their artist résumé, CV, website, and professional portfolio.
  • Professional exhibition of their artwork in Wilmington, North Carolina, with work presented to collectors, artists, arts supporters, and the general public.
  • Opportunities to sell original artwork throughout the exhibition.
  • Artist promotion through ARTnNCevents, including show marketing, social media, website exposure, and promotional materials.
  • Opening night reception, bringing artists and their work in front of invited guests, sponsors, collectors, and community supporters.
  • Fourth Friday participation, connecting the exhibition with Wilmington’s established monthly arts community and bringing an additional audience through the show.
  • Awards and recognition for outstanding work selected by the exhibition juror.
  • Connection with other artists from across the country, creating a diverse exhibition that puts each selected artist’s work into a broader contemporary conversation.

Most importantly, Abstracts in America is built around the artwork and the artists who create it. ARTnNCevents’ goal is not simply to fill a gallery for a weekend, but to professionally present, promote, and celebrate the artists selected for the exhibition.

About ARTnNCevents

ARTnNCevents creates art shows from an artist’s perspective. The goal isn’t simply to hang artwork on walls – it’s to create professionally produced events that give artists opportunities to exhibit, sell, connect with collectors, build their résumés, and become part of a larger creative community.

What makes the model different is the combination of juried exhibitions and event experiences. Opening receptions, community partnerships, nonprofit involvement, professional marketing, and carefully selected venues turn each exhibition into an event people actually want to attend.

There’s also a clear progression between the shows. An artist can participate in Make A Difference, Carolina Art Show, or Abstracts in America, with each exhibition offering a different theme, audience, and opportunity. ARTnNCevents isn’t trying to operate like a permanent gallery; it creates temporary, high-energy showcases built around the artists and their work.

For more information, contact Artnncevents@gmail.com

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Tartget Painting Prize 2026 (International Competition) – Call For Artists

Tartget Painting Prize 2026 (International Competition) – Call For Artists

[Sponsored Listing] Tartget Lab announces a call for artists from around the world to participate in the Tartget Prize 2026, an international painting competition offering over €90,000 in awards, including cash prizes, artist residencies, and professional development opportunities.

Open to artists worldwide, it accepts figurative, abstract, and contemporary works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, and mixed media.

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Enter by: 31 May 2026

Tartget Prize is an independent cultural initiative dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary painting on an international level. Created by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in art, communication, and cultural production, the project combines artistic excellence with a strong focus on visibility, accessibility, and professional development for artists.

Following its first edition, the Tartget Painting Prize received highly positive feedback from participating artists, highlighting the professionalism of the organization, the quality of the jury, and the visibility generated by the project. Artists particularly valued the international reach of the competition, the transparency of the selection process, and the opportunity to exhibit in a prestigious venue in Madrid.

Several finalists emphasized the impact of being part of the exhibition, noting increased exposure, new contacts with collectors and galleries, and further opportunities after the event. The overall experience was described as both motivating and career-enhancing, positioning Tartget as a serious and well-structured platform for contemporary painters.

Tartget Painting Prize: Artist Benefits

Selected artists will benefit from strong international visibility and real professional opportunities. Approximately 100 finalists will exhibit their work at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, a prestigious venue located near the Prado Museum (near the Prado Museum, Spain), attracting collectors, galleries, and art professionals.

The prize offers over €90,000 in awards, including €12,000 for the Gold Tartget, €6,000 for Silver, and €4,000 for Bronze and Fusion, as well as technical awards for Drawing and Watercolor. In addition, artists may receive acquisition awards, international promotion, and media exposure. The program includes four 12-day artist residencies in Spain and a professional training experience at Atelier Madrid, designed to support artistic growth and career development.

About Tartget Lab

What makes Tartget unique is its commitment to building a dynamic platform that goes beyond a traditional competition. It connects artists with collectors, galleries, and institutions while offering real opportunities such as exhibitions, awards, residencies, and educational experiences. With participants from over 80 countries in its first edition, Tartget Prize has quickly established itself as a growing global reference in the contemporary art scene.

For more information, contact dircom@tartgetpaintingprize.com

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Unique By Nature: Juried Art Show (McKinney, TX) – Call For Artists

Unique By Nature: Juried Art Show (McKinney, TX) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), with Arts and Music Guild volunteers, announces a call for artists for the Unique By Nature juried art competition and exhibition.

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Enter by: 15 March 2024

One large scale artwork will be awarded a $6,000 Purchase Prize and become part of MPAC’s permanent, public art collection. The artwork must be 36″ on any dimension (not including the frame). No 3D artwork will be considered for the Purchase Prize. Based on received applications, 10 large scale pieces will be selected. The selected artwork will become a permanent part of the MPAC collection, which welcomes over 100k visitors annually.

Daisha Board of Daisha Board Gallery, Dallas, Texas, will identify the winning artwork in addition to judging the cash prize pieces.

About The McKinney Performing Arts Center

McKinney Performing Arts Center is considered the community arts center for McKinney, Texas. MPAC is home to two theater groups and hosts events, meetings, schools, concerts, city sessions, and church on the weekend. Since their Cultural District designation in 2018, the Center has added 12 public art pieces and continued to grow their collection. Visitors to Downtown McKinney not only get to shop, dine, and play, but also are exposed to great art and storytelling. The Center’s goal is to continue to provide a space for the community to share their experiences, culture, and ideas in the unique form of fine and performance art.  The location and activity in the building has been a wonderful catalysis to the booming economy within Downtown McKinney, Texas.

For more information, contact jbrunell@mckinneytexas.org

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Superfine Art Fair Seattle (Washington) – Call For Artists

Superfine Art Fair Seattle (Washington) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Superfine Art Fair announces a call for artists for Superfine Art Fair Seattle, to be held July 27 – 30, 2023. Sell art and meet collectors. Colorful, creative, and accessible, Superfine Art Fair returns to the Pacific Northwest with 2000+ high quality artworks from 70 in-person artists, thoughtfully curated and approachably priced from $50 to $5000.

 

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Enter by: 20 July 2023

Only 70 booths are available, 25% remain. Apply today! Reserve the most popular booths, 12 foot wide, before they sell out.

This year, the nationally recognized Superfine Art Fair Seattle returns to Belltown’s Block 41 simultaneously with The Seattle Art Fair. Superfine’s artist-to-buyer model creates a direct link between creator and collector in a professionally curated space that maintains a warm sense of hospitality.

This is an excellent exhibition opportunity where you will be face-to-face with pre-qualified buyers that are actively looking for art and the chance to sell your art with no commission.

You’ll be spoiled by:

  • No commission on your work (100% of art sales go directly to the artist)
  • A high-intent, art-buying audience (over 75% of visitors report coming to the fair to buy new art)
  • Personalized expert advice, insider tips, and continuous marketing support (educational sessions before, during, and after the fair)

“Superfine has been a life-changing experience that accelerated my career and created so many new relationships with artists, collectors, curators, galleries and journalists that I still benefit from to this day.” – Sean Christopher Ward | Superfine SF, NY, DC

About Superfine Art Fair

Superfine Art Fair has existed and expanded since 2015. With 8 fairs in 7 different cities across the United States, Superfine has helped countless emerging artists and midcareer professionals showcase their work and market their art at their fairs. With direct access to a team of experts in the field, you’ll be flooded with resources to make sure your fair experience is the best possible one you could have. Artists love the fair and there are a number of them that will go so far as to travel the country to show with us.

For more information, contact info@superfine.world.

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Postcards From Paradise Art Exhibition (San Francisco, CA) – Call For Artists

Postcards From Paradise Art Exhibition (San Francisco, CA) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Voss Gallery announces a call for artists for Postcards from Paradise, a juried group exhibition of letter-size paintings celebrating the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another. This opportunity is open to artists based in the United States.

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Enter by: 23 April 2023

All artwork must be the exact dimensions 8 x 10 inches (oriented either horizontally or vertically) and may not exceed more than 3 inches off the wall). Accepted mediums include paintings, drawings, and collages. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Any artwork without hanging hardware may not be accepted for exhibition on arrival.

Artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Early bird entry fee is $15 for submissions received before March 19th and $25 for submissions received thereafter through April 23rd. Artists will be notified via email about their artwork submission by Saturday, April 29th. Accepted artwork will need to be delivered or shipped to the gallery no later than Saturday, May 20th.

Postcards from Paradise Artist Benefits

A Juror’s Choice Award and two honorable mentions will be selected by guest juror Haylee Barsky, the curator and founder of Visionary Projects in New York, New York.

Haylee Barsky is an independent curator and designer. She is the founder and curator of Visionary Projects, an international art platform and community established in 2018 to make contemporary art and creativity accessible and inclusive. Haylee received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Photography with a Master’s degree in Art Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, New York, and has worked in the creative departments for Tom Ford, Nylon Magazine, and Moda Operandi.

The exhibition is on view May 26 – June 24, 2023. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, May 26, 6-9PM at Voss Gallery (3344 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94110). Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 6:00 PM or by appointment.

Aside from being promoted on the curator and gallery’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) and newsletter (+7K subscribers), selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their artwork at Voss Gallery. Artists are encouraged to attend and meet collectors at the opening reception. Artists will also have the opportunity for two art curators to view their artwork during the selection process, where there is an opportunity for future collaborations and gallery representation.

About Voss Gallery

Voss Gallery is a women-owned art gallery in San Francisco’s Mission District and was established in 2019 by Ashley L. Voss. The gallery features a dynamic exhibition program of solo and thematically organized group shows and socially-conscious projects to benefit the greater community. New exhibitions are presented every three to four weeks and are curated with an emphasis on new contemporary work by emerging and mid-career artists.

The gallery’s mission is to inspire, connect, and enrich lives by making the art buying process easy, accessible, and fun. They are committed to helping collectors at any stage find the perfect piece for their space with a variety of options for every budget.

For more information, contact info@vossgallery.art.

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Superfine Art Fair Savannah (Georgia) – Call For Artists

Superfine Art Fair Savannah (Georgia) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Superfine Art Fair announces a call for artists for the first Superfine Art Fair Savannah, to be held March 30 – April 2, 2023. Sell art and meet collectors in a modern, indoor, woman-owned venue in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. No commission taken.

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Register by: 24 March 2023

Be spoiled by:

  • Personalized expert advice, insider tips, and continuous marketing support
  • In-fair sales and client connections (95% of our artists meet new collectors at each fair)
  • Real-world buyer responses that inform your art practice and business decisions
  • Long-lasting connections with fellow artists, arts professionals, and collectors alike

“Superfine has been a life-changing experience that accelerated my career and created so many new relationships with artists, collectors, curators, galleries and journalists that I still benefit from to this day.” – Sean Christopher Ward | Superfine SF, NY, DC

About Superfine Art Fair

Superfine combines the passion for producing and selling art with the passion of owning it. They use data and experience to target pre-qualified buyers with high purchase intent and high disposable income. Superfine provides expert assistance, gained from twenty fairs over seven years, with curating your price points and layouts for individual success. Webinars and in-fair seminars are taught to give you the best chance of success at the fair.

Superfine has spent the last eight years redefining the art fair model, connecting artists and collectors from around the world and teaching hand-picked artists how to sell their art at fairs in New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, and Savannah.

For more information, contact info@superfine.world.

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Transformative Craft Juried Exhibition (Harrisburg, PA) – Call For Artists

Transformative Craft Juried Exhibition (Harrisburg, PA) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Susquehanna Art Museum announces a call for artists for Transformative Craft, their 8th annual juried exhibition. Submit transformative works that highlight the considerable attention to detail, process-based skill, and inventiveness that exemplify contemporary craft.

Artistic craft practices of all varieties share the skillful ability to transform material. Contemporary craft artists combine meticulous workmanship with traditional materials to create masterful objects that transcend hierarchical categorization.

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Enter by: 1 May 2023

Artworks selected for Transformative Craft will highlight the unique possibilities of transforming traditional craft materials into contemporary works of art. Work in all media is welcome for consideration. Selections will be made based on the applicability to the theme and the group of pieces that work best as a whole.

Transformative Craft Artist Benefits

Two prizes are available for this exhibition. The Juror’s Choice Prize winner is awarded $400. The Viewer’s Choice Prize winner is awarded $250. The Susquehanna Art Museum welcomes thousands of visitors of all ages throughout this exhibition to learn, explore, and engage with art on view. This exhibition will be used as a teaching tool for the local elementary school students, to which the museum provides weekly art education. This exhibition will be on view during Harrisburg’s annual Gallery Walk event, the museum’s best attended day of the year.

About Susquehanna Art Museum

Nestled within the Capital City’s emerging midtown neighborhood in a newly reclaimed building, the Susquehanna Art Museum serves as a catalyst in the Commonwealth to offer educationally superior programming and diverse exhibitions.

Susquehanna Art Museum is dedicated to encouraging and inspiring visitors of all ages to become more familiar with, knowledgeable of, and appreciative of the art and culture that surrounds them. Educational programming is developed to enhance and enrich the visitor experience, providing a wide variety of classes, lectures, workshops, discussions, and critiques for adult learners.

For more information, contact LNye@SusquehannaArtMuseum.org.

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Superfine Art Fair Miami 2023 (Florida) – Call For Artists

Superfine Art Fair Miami 2023 (Florida) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Superfine Art Fair announces a call for artists for Superfine Art Fair Miami 2023, to be held February 16 – 19 at an iconic, centrally located new venue. The Ice Palace Studios is a 20,000+ square foot event venue, home to four consecutive NADA Art Fairs, Miami Fashion Week, PULSE (now VOLTA), and Contemporary Art Fair. This modern, indoor space is easily accessible to booming Edgewater, Downtown Miami, and Brickell high-rise communities as well as access via I95 and 836 to the entire Miami metro area and Fort Lauderdale.

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Enter by: 2 February 2023

Superfine combines the passion for producing and selling art with the passion of owning it. They use data and experience to target pre-qualified buyers with high purchase intent and high disposable income. Superfine provides expert assistance, gained from 20+ fairs over 7 years, with curating your price points and layouts for individual success. Webinars and in-fair seminars are taught to give you the best chance of success at the fair.

Superfine has spent the last 7 years redefining the art fair model, connecting artists and collectors from around the world and teaching hand-picked artists how to sell their art at fairs in New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, and Savannah. Superfine started in Miami and is home to their largest annual fair, during peak February winter season. Show and sell your work in the center of the action during Art Wynwood, the Miami International Boat Show, and the greater metro area.

Be spoiled by:

  • Personalized expert advice, insider tips, and continuous marketing support from the leading
  • In-fair sales and client connections (95% of our artists meet new collectors at each fair)
  • Real-world buyer responses that inform your art practice and business decisions
  • Long-lasting connections with fellow artists, arts professionals, and collectors alike

No commission taken. 95% of our artists meet collectors. Expert advice and booth curation strategies provided.

“Superfine has been a life-changing experience that accelerated my career and created so many new relationships with artists, collectors, curators, galleries and journalists that I still benefit from to this day.” – Sean Christopher Ward | Superfine SF, NY, DC

“Superfine was created to bring down the barriers of the art world, with transparent prices, affordable pieces and non-intimidating events that encourages newcomers to the contemporary art world.” – Art Fair Magazine

About Superfine Industries

Superfine experts help you curate to sell, isolate ideal price points, create winning layouts, and curate strategically for art sales success. As art fairs for individual artists, Superfine fairs provide that extra bit of training that helps you succeed.

For more information, contact info@superfine.world.

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Miniature Monumental Exhibition (Bristol, RI) – Call For Artists

Miniature Monumental Exhibition (Bristol, RI) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Bristol Art Museum announces a national call for artists for a juried exhibit featuring miniature art, Miniature Monumental.

For centuries, miniature artworks have been created around the world and across cultures dating back to prehistory. These little treasures take many forms, tend to be easily transported, and have been created from many materials. Miniatures can be mementoes of loved ones, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, drawings, original prints, etchings, stamps, sculptures, engraved gems, and even carved beads.

Unique and distinct among all other arts, the one common rule of thumb for miniature artworks is they can be held in the palm of the hand or measure less than 25 square inches in size. The artists’ style when creating miniatures can range from conventional to cutting-edge, limited only by the artist’s creativity.

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Enter by: 4 December 2022

The Museum’s intention is to create exhibits that place little burden on the artist. This call is for miniature works, 25 sq inches or less. All accepted works are required to be mailed vis US postal service making shipping more affordable for the artist.

On view: February 4 – March 31, 2023

The Miniature Monumental juror, Patricia Miranda is an artist, curator, and educator versed in many mediums, styles, and art trends. Her knowledge ranges from photography to non-traditional materials.

Miniature Monumental Artist Benefits

  • The Museum will interview artists, either in person or via zoom video, and publish interviews on social media.
  • Awards are in two forms: cash and art supplies from national art stores.
  • The Museum takes no commission on any sales. The 2021 national exhibition sold approximately 12 works to collectors.
  • Bristol Art Museum makes a purchase award to add to their collection.

About Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum is a regional art museum dedicated to living artists. Founded in 1964, the Museum is the only nonprofit organization in Bristol, Rhode Island, with the exclusive mission dedicated to the visual arts and diverse contemporary artists. Located in historic downtown, the Museum is part of the notable property of Linden Place Mansion. The history of the property is connected to American slave trade. This motivates the Museum to create outreach programs and partnerships central to the goal of engaging diverse audiences of our time.

For more information, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com.

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Open / No Theme (Online International Art Competition) – Call For Artists

Open / No Theme (Online International Art Competition) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces a call for artists to participate in the Open / No Theme international art competition and exhibition. Entries welcome from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of your experience or education in the art field.  Submit your best representational and non-representational art.

The Open / No Theme competition will be judged on three categories: painting / drawing, photography / digital art, and mixed media / 3D art. An online exhibition of all entrants will be held from November 9th, 2022 to December 6th, 2022.

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Enter by: 6 November 2022

Entry Fee: $15 for up to three images, $25 for up to five images, and $35 for up to eight images. Funds in US Dollars.

Open / No Theme competition awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected. Winners will be announced on November 23rd, 2022. Prizes include memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, extensive marketing, winner’s certificates, inclusion in the Annual Anthology Publication,  and event collateral. The artists’ work will be seen by approximately a half million people worldwide.

“Entered their Competitions and they are always super nice and professional.” – Dominik

“I entered two pieces of my artwork to their online competition… It’s not often you get considered. What counts is you were able to show your art to the world. Thank you” – Lora

“Always very professional.” – Tammy

About Contemporary Art Gallery Online

Contemporary Art Gallery Online was created in 2001 to be the ultimate meeting place for the sharing of art. Their purpose is to create a platform whereby artists can display and ultimately sell their work. They encourage the exploration and discussion of art, as well as support those who create it.

Contemporary Art Gallery Online is a collector’s number 1 source for all original contemporary art. CAGOnline is proud to showcase Tomorrow’s Art Giants, Today. CAGOnline created CAGO Media to showcase talented artists. CAGO Media has two purposes. First is to share art business ideas, and second to introduce artists to the buying public. CAGO Media accomplishes both of these initiatives by producing radio and TV show programming. 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 joined occasionally by museum curators, gallery owners, art critics, and art insiders.

Contemporary Art Gallery Online specializes in the contemporary art form. Contemporary art is defined as artistic work from the present era that uses the current practices and styles of its discipline. Although the words Modern Art and Contemporary Art are used interchangeably, they do represent two distinctive moments on the art timeline. Modern Art encompasses the art from the Impressionists (around 1880) up until the 1970’s. Contemporary Art encompasses the art from the 1970’s to present.

For more information, contact cago.offices@gmail.com.

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