DEADLINE: December 09, 2024

PH21 Gallery presents: 'Upside down ' – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, February 8 – March 4, 2025

While photographs are valued for their depictive potential and representative content, the non-depictive, non-representational aspects of photographic works are also strongly related to their aesthetic significance. In this spirit, art photography has always aimed for the unity of form and content. Abstract photography has gone even further, celebrating abstract compositions for their own sake, without the need for appreciating or even recognising depictive content in the images. Turning a photograph upside down tends to strip it of its representative function because the depicted scene and objects are difficult, if not impossible, to recognise when the image is turned on its side or upside down. However, the formal, compositional aspects of photographs become more pronounced in this manner, as our attention is directed away from scene and object recognition. In our Upside down exhibition, we aim to showcase photographs that are indeed turned upside down. Any photograph is eligible if the artist is willing to present it in this unconventional way. Abstract photographs might be considered the most suitable candidates for this experimental exhibiting method, but there are many depictive works as well whose compositional qualities might also be appreciated in novel ways when turned upside down. This allows us to liberate ourselves from scrutinizing and concentrating solely on their representational content.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-upside-down-25

DEADLINE: December 10, 2024

The Holy Art Gallery - Art On Loop: Toronto

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/toronto-aol

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/toronto-aol

DEADLINE: December 12, 2024

FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

FALL 2024 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 12 x Honorable Mentions Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2024 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time Region: US & International Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions Apply Online Today https://innovateartistgrants.org

Website: https://innovateartistgrants.org

Prospectus: https://innovateartistgrants.org

DEADLINE: December 13, 2024

Black Box Gallery: Street + Night + Architecture

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a group photography show on Street + Night + Architecture. This show will be dynamic and have a balance of work from these different subjects. The show will explore the creativity and passion to make great photography within these different subjects. The show will look to push the boundaries of traditional exhibitions and celebrate the visions and styles of these important photographic concepts. The gallery encourages photographers to explore techniques and aesthetics and ideas that represent the creativity and possibility of contemporary photography within these different subjects. For more info: visit the links below.

Website: https://blackboxgallery.com

Prospectus: https://blackboxgallery.com/Street%20+%20Night%20+%20Architecture%202024%20B-CFE.html

DEADLINE: December 15, 2024

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "Open" 2025 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

THEME- "OPEN" As one-year closes and a new one begins, it opens all of us up to new possibilities, hopes, and dreams. Therefore, we want to give artists an opportunity to show their best work in any medium and style without barriers. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to Feed the Children to help ensure a better life for them. Feed the Children exists to end childhood hunger. Around the world, they provide nourishing meals every day to more than 350,000 children. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery is not affiliated with Feed the Children. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. Please do not submit work previously shown in any of our shows. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS- A cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the "Best of Show" winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. The Best of Show winner will also receive a free one year Featured Artist Membership. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. Sales- commission free!

Website: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/

Prospectus: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Open-2025/OPEN-2025-Prospectus-and-Entry-Form/n-vDzRgF

DEADLINE: December 15, 2024

NYC4PA MONOCHROME

The first photographs to be part of the world of art were monochrome prints. The images were captured by large format cameras, developed into negatives and printed in the darkroom. The world of photography has come a long way since then with color dominating so much of what we shoot these days, and cameras now an integral part of our very portable phones. With so many color images around us there is still something special about a monochrome print, whether it be black and white, sepia or even shades of a single color. These are the images where all the emotion, texture and beauty are expressed in gradations from light to dark. No matter if your original image was shot with tri x film, a digital SLR, or your phone, if the end product is a terrific monochrome image, it fits the call.

Website: HTTP://WWW.NYC4PA.COM

Prospectus: HTTPS://WWW.NYC4PA.COM

DEADLINE: December 20, 2024

The Bristol Art Museum - 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'

2025 National Call for Art. A JURIED EXHIBIT: ‘Rock – Paper – Scissors’ -An Exhibition Focused Paper. - On View: Sunday, February 9 – Friday, April 4, 2025. - Artist Reception: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM. - Juror: Toby Sisson earned her M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and is an Associate Professor and Director of the Studio Art Program at Clark University in Massachusetts. - Cash Awards - $1000. - Supported by the Brito Family Foundation. DESCRIPTION: "Rock – Paper – Scissors" draws inspiration from the classic game, translating its playful rivalry into the realm of art. In the game, rock beats scissors, paper beats rock, and scissors beat paper—but in this exhibition, paper takes center stage. This national call invites artists to explore materials and artistic processes that reflect the hard, the composite, and the delicate. Works may incorporate paper as a medium or subject and engage with broader themes of strength, fragility, and transformation. Playful experimentation and innovative approaches will unify the exhibit, welcoming all styles—from non-objective to abstracted realism. - Prospectus and submission: see Prospectus link below.

Website: http://www.bristolartmuseum.org/

Prospectus: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=58773

DEADLINE: December 24, 2024

Las Laguna Gallery - Mixed Media

Mixed Media Art Contest In Gallery + Online Exhibition Deadline: Nov. 30, 2024 Notification: Dec 13, 2024 Exhibition: Jan 2 - 31, 2025 Artist Reception: Jan 2nd, 2025 Commission: 65% Artist/35% Gallery . This is an Open Theme Exhibition. All local, national and international artists are encouraged to submit. Any work featuring more than one medium is acceptable. The jury will be awarding prizes to the 1st ($100 gift card), 2nd ($50 gc) and 3rd ($25 gc) place works. Note: All artists who submit to this show will be accepted and have at least one of their submitted works posted and promoted on our website. A select number of artists will be selected to send their work to the gallery for the in-person exhibition at our brick and mortar gallery in Laguna Beach, California. ​

Website: https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/paint

DEADLINE: December 25, 2024

THE ADACHI CONTEMPORARY UKIYO-E AWARD 2024

The Adachi UKIYOE Award 2024 is now calling for 21st-century ukiyo-e artists. Ukiyo-e prints, loved worldwide, are the result of a collaborative effort by three artisans: the ukiyo-e artist, represented by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige, who draws the original design; the carver, who meticulously carves the design onto woodblocks; and the printer, who transfers the image onto washi paper. The works created by these artists have served as a “mirror of the times,” reflecting the societal and cultural contexts of their era and captivating many people. Since its inception in 2009, the Adachi UKIYOE Award has sought artists to become the next generation of ukiyo-e artists, producing designs that serve as the foundation for modern ukiyo-e. Award winners will have the opportunity to collaborate with contemporary carvers and printers to turn their designs into woodcut prints. Would you like to become a ukiyo-e artist like Hokusai and create works in collaboration with today’s carvers and printers?

Website: https://foundation.adachi-hanga.com/en/

Prospectus: https://foundation.adachi-hanga.com/en/award2024/

DEADLINE: December 30, 2024

3 Square Art - New Horizons: Landscapes 25, 8th Annual Exhibition

Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 25, 8th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed? Explore the dynamic interplay between our changing landscapes and the evolving human connection to nature. Witness the exploration of newfound connections or the poignant losses embedded in the evolving terrain. Will landscapes become mere reproductions, frozen in the frame of a photograph, or can artists infuse them with the vibrant hues, nuanced lighting, intricate designs, and rich textures that encapsulate the profound essence of their experiences? Much like the revolutionary impact of impressionism and cubism on our perception of landscape art in the past, what fresh interpretations and innovative perspectives define today's landscape art scene? In "New Horizons," we invite artists to submit works in both expansive and intimate formats, encouraging bold strokes, novel viewpoints, meaningful dialogues, vibrant blends of color, or monochromatic studies. The canvas is open to your creative exploration—what lies on the horizon for the future of landscape art? Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery. $700 in cash awards.

Website: https://www.3squareart.com

Prospectus: https://www.3squareart.com/list-of-calls-for-entry/new-horizons-landscapes-2025

DEADLINE: January 05, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Showcase your art in Amsterdam!

The Holy Art Gallery invites artists from around the globe to participate in our annual Amsterdam event, taking place from 14th to 17th January 2025. This extraordinary exhibition provides a platform for creators to showcase their work to an international audience, with discounted rates available for participants. Under the OPEN theme, we welcome submissions in any creative medium, including traditional painting, sculpture, mixed media, video art, poetry, and illustration. This is your chance to express your artistic vision and share your talent with a global community. Submissions are free of charge and open to artists from all backgrounds and nations. The deadline for entries is 5th January 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inclusive celebration of creativity in Amsterdam. Submit your artwork today!

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/amsterdam-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/amsterdam-open-art

DEADLINE: January 06, 2025

A Smith Gallery | Photographic Call for Entry "expressionism"

expressionism : impressionism, nonrepresentational, nonobjective, abstract, nonrealistic, symbolic … Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "expressionism" to A Smith Gallery by January 6, 2025. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from January 31 to March 13, 2025. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winner will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as a solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "expressionism" will be Doug Chinnery, fine art photographer, artist, educator and cofounder of Finding Your Voice.

Website: https://asmithgallery.com

Prospectus: https://asmithgallery.com/main-gallery-call-for-entry/

DEADLINE: January 10, 2025

A Smith Gallery | Photographic Call for Entry "Art + Science"

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "Art + Science" to A Smith Gallery by January 10, 2025. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from February 1 to March 31, 2025. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winner will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as a solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "Art + Science" will be Linda Alterwitz, fine art photographer, writer and Lenscratch editor.

Website: https://asmithgallery.com

Prospectus: https://asmithgallery.com/artscience-call-for-entry/

DEADLINE: January 14, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Showcase in West London

The Holy Art Gallery is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions to our upcoming exhibition in West London, running from January 31 to February 3, 2025. Situated at 62 Wood Ln, London, W12 7RH, just steps away from White City station, this prime location offers high foot traffic and a vibrant atmosphere for showcasing your work to a dynamic audience. We welcome artists from all over the world to submit their pieces in any medium, including painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, film, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, and illustration. The theme of the exhibition, OPEN, provides endless possibilities for creative expression. Submissions are free of charge, and we encourage artists from diverse backgrounds to apply. The deadline for applications is 14 January 2025. Don’t miss this chance to exhibit your art in the heart of London’s thriving cultural scene.

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/london-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/london-open-art

DEADLINE: January 14, 2025

Yosemite Renaissance 40

For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks, inspiring people to visit iconic natural sites, and to protect our natural resources. We encourage artist who apply to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through art, but also to consider and explore environmental issues, ecology, biology, forestry, current events, political, spiritual and cultural themes. Subject matter must be related to the landscape, environment, wildlife and people of Yosemite National Park and the California Sierra Nevada region.

Website: https://www.yosemiterenaissance.org/

Prospectus: https://www.yosemiterenaissance.org/yosemite-renaissance-40-prospectus

DEADLINE: January 15, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Showcase your art in Tokyo, Japan

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, installation, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/japan-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/japan-open-art

DEADLINE: January 17, 2025

Japan Parade Art Contest 2025

Our Art Contest began in 2012 as the Japan Day Art Contest, when we first invited the public to submit illustrations for our official posters, flyers, and programs. The contest was such a success, resulting in so many splendid entries and yielding such wonderful winning artwork, that we decided to make the art contest an annual part of the Japan Day event. This year marks the 13th annual Art Contest and the third Japan Parade Art Contest, and we can’t wait to see your work!

Website: https://www.japanparadenyc.org/

Prospectus: https://www.japanparadenyc.org/art-contest-2025

DEADLINE: January 27, 2025

Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival

The Rehoboth Art League and the City of Rehoboth Beach have partnered again to present the City’s arts festival on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-5pm, in the downtown's picturesque Grove Park, where artists will showcase and sell their work. Known for its annual events that draw discerning local collectors as well as those vacationing from the Baltimore/Washington, DC, area as well as Philadelphia and New York City, the Rehoboth Art League is proud to present this event in its 5th year as another way to bring creative minds to coastal Delaware. Held just prior to Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial start of summer for this beach town—the event will fill Rehoboth Beach with tents of original, quality artwork, where RAL member artists can sell their work.

Website: https://www.rehobothartleague.org/events/2025-grove-park-festival/

Prospectus: https://www.rehobothartleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2025-Rehoboth-Beach-Arts-Festival-Prospectus.pdf

DEADLINE: January 31, 2025

SlowArt Productions / Limner Gallery - Neoteric Abstract XIII

Neoteric Abstract is a thematic exhibition dedicated to abstract art. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, April 10 - May 3, 2025 and is open to all forms of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw.

Website: http://www.slowart.com/

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/abstract.htm

DEADLINE: January 31, 2025

The Homiens Art Prize

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize that is valued at $24,000 annually and is open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We're excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme.

Website: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

Prospectus: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

DEADLINE: February 01, 2025

2025 Rochester Erotic Arts Festival

This show includes a Regional Art Show for hand delivered work, and an International Digital Art Show displayed on HDTV at REAF. We are in search of high quality original works that are creative, erotic and thought-provoking. All media accepted, including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, collage, digital art, photography, film, and sculpture, for exhibition and possible sale (no commission). Artists must be 18 and over. Artists must certify that they possess a model release for photographs of any identifiable person. If portraying nudes or sexual activity, artists must certify that they possess a legible copy of valid ID proving model's age to be 18+. Entries that depict minors will NOT be accepted. Work may not have been previously exhibited at REAF. REGIONAL ART SHOW: Accepted artists for Regional Art Show receive a weekend Artist Pass and may purchase an Artist Plus One for $30. Thumbnails of their work and contact info will be included in the REAF program. Work for Regional Art Show must be hand delivered on Thursday, April 10, 2025 or Friday morning, April 11. All 2D artwork must be ready to hang: matted, framed, signed by the artist, and labeled with artist name and title. Delivered work that differs from work accepted will not be displayed unless previously approved. Work may not be picked up before the closing of the exhibition. DIGITAL ART SHOW: Thumbnails of the work and artist contact info included in the REAF program.

Website: https://www.rochestereroticartfest.org

Prospectus: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=rochestereroticartfest.org

DEADLINE: February 03, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Art On Loop Tokyo

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us. Be part of an exciting immersive art experience by showcasing your art digitally on our special projectors!

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/tokyo-art-on-loop

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/tokyo-art-on-loop

DEADLINE: February 15, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Art On Loop Seoul, South Korea

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, films, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us. Be part of an exciting immersive art experience by showcasing your art digitally on our special projectors!

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/art-on-loop-seoul-korea

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/art-on-loop-seoul-korea

DEADLINE: February 15, 2025

TARTGET PRIZE. International Painting Contests

TARTGET PRIZE is a major international painting contest celebrating its inaugural edition and distributing over €50,000 in prizes. Sponsored by some of the leading fine arts product brands worldwide, it features a distinguished jury composed of prominent international painters, gallery owners, collectors, art critics, and curators. PARTICIPANTS It is open to painters worldwide, welcoming all techniques and styles across various categories. TARGET will award prizes in 10 categories, spanning from figurative to abstract and conceptual art, accepting works from Hyperrealism to Impressionism, Surrealism, and Abstraction. BENEFITS & AWARDS. Over €40,000 in cash prizes and 50 other awards including painting materials, training, and promotion in galleries and specialized media will be distributed. • Best in show: €12.000 • Second Place Overall: €6.000 • Third Place Overall: €4.000 • Four Place Tartget Fusión: €4.000 • Adquisition prizes: €1.000 , €2.000, €3.000 and €4.000 • Best for Category: €500. Following the selection of the 200 finalists, the organization, along with another panel of physical jurors, will determine the artworks to be included in the grand physical exhibition to be held in Madrid, Spain, from June 5 to 12. Participants are required to register on the website: www.tartgetpaintingprize.com, submit three photographs in JPG format (up to 10 MB each), and pay the registration fee.

Website: https://tartgetpaintingprize.com/

Prospectus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_4bQW7YvlDtNhDYvL7tuokJYKdgIFfWS/view?usp=drive_link

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025

SlowArt Productions / Limner Gallery - ARTE NATURA

Arte Natura is a thematic exhibition based on art inspired by the world of nature and biology. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, May 15 - June 7, 2025 and is open to all artists working in any media. All interpretations of the theme are acceptable, including landscape, fruits, vegetables, flowers and fauna and human figuration as part of the natural environment.

Website: http://www.slowart.com/

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/natura.htm