DEADLINE: February 03, 2025

PH21 Gallery presents: 'The natural and the artificial' – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, April 5–29, 2025

The natural and the artificial are diametrically opposed concepts that evoke contrasting ideas such as organic versus geometric, spontaneous versus designed, instinctive versus deliberate, wild versus tamed, and more. However, there exists a continuum between these opposing forces, manifesting in the form of tamed nature like gardens or abandoned spaces being reclaimed by nature, for instance. The interplay, cross-border interactions, struggles, and coexistences of the two at these junctures provide unique experiences to explore, especially in the visual realm. Throughout the history of the medium, photographers have been drawn to the creative possibilities of capturing, interpreting, and presenting the natural, the artificial, and their many intertwined forms. Images of these subjects are among the most captivating ways of elucidating our intricate and often conflicting relationship with our environment. By exploring and depicting the natural and the artificial in all their varied forms, photographers can offer us insight into the complexities of the world we inhabit. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed The natural and the artificial. We are looking for submissions from all photographers who are interested in this subject and would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. The theme is broadly construed, without generic or stylistic constraints.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-natural-artificial-25

DEADLINE: February 07, 2025

40th Anniversary Made in California Juried Exhibition

Call for Entries: 40th Anniversary Made in California Juried Exhibition. April 26th-June 29th, 2025. Entry Deadline: February 7th, 2025. Artists! Submit your work for our annual juried exhibition, Made in California. Open to all living artists ages 18 an up residing in California. All entries must be original, completed in the past three years, and not previously shown at the Brea Gallery. All mediums are welcome! Over $2,5000 in prizes are awarded annually and there is a unique opportunity to win a solo exhibition. Single entries are just $20, while solo show submissions are only $80 for a body of work (5 - 10 pieces). Show Description: This annual Juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. Over the past four decades, Made in California has highlighted thousands of artists in all stages of their careers, offering them a chance to compete for a number of awards, including the coveted solo show opportunity. The 40th Anniversary Made in California exhibition exploring current creative movements happening in California will serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of artistic achievement in the state, and the Brea Gallery's commitment to fostering local talent.

Website: https://www.breaartgallery.com/entermica

Prospectus: https://www.breaartgallery.com/prospectus

DEADLINE: February 07, 2025

Black Box Gallery - Vision: Shadow and Light

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on shadow and light. Photography is the documentation of patterns of darkness and light. Shadows enhance the relationships of subjects in an image, they give definition and dimension, which complements the quality of the light values. Photographers have used dramatic shadows and patterns in black and white images and have also explored using ethereal and moody shadows and textures in color photography. We will be looking for a range of how shadow and light are interpreted by contemporary photographers. For more info: visit the links below.

Website: https://blackboxgallery.com

Prospectus: https://blackboxgallery.com/Vision-Shadow%20and%20Light%202025-CFE.html

DEADLINE: February 09, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Showcase Your Art in Paris, France

**CALL FOR ARTISTS: SHOWCASE YOUR WORK IN PARIS THIS FEBRUARY** The Holy Art Gallery is excited to announce an open call for artists worldwide to participate in our upcoming exhibition in Paris. With an open theme, we welcome submissions across all mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, and illustration. Selected works will be featured at our stunning venue in Le Marais, located at 43 Rue Notre de Nazareth, 75003, Paris. The exhibition kicks off with an exclusive opening night on February 20, 2025, and will be open to the public from February 21–23, 2025. There’s no fee to submit your application—don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural hubs!

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

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

DEADLINE: February 09, 2025

NYC4PA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

Vivian Maier, an unknown, left behind a treasure of Street Photography she took while walking outside on time off. Discovered after her death, they have been featured at museums around the world, most recently Photografiska in New York. Cartier-Bresson, Frank, Meyerowitz, Arbus, all were known as accomplished street photographers and the list goes on. Street photography, as an art form, captures a special essence of life, not posed, not set up, but there in the streets, yards, avenues, etc. we pass every day.The challenge is composing those photographs that set them apart from snapshots. Take your camera or phone outside with you and capture the odd juxtaposition of a passerby and a window decoration, a special look, a split-second moment of communication, a scene that conveys a message or feeling. The examples are too numerous and varied to list. All 2D photography is welcome.

Website: HTTPS://WWW.NYC4PA.COM

Prospectus: HTTPS://WWW.NYC4PA.COM

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

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

THEME- "Skies" The sky can tell us so much. You can look towards it for hope in seeing rainbows, in fear during storms, for comfort by the moon and stars, and find pictures written in the clouds. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to SERRV International. SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. Colors of Humanity is not affiliated with SERRV. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. 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's name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. SALES- All sales are conducted solely between the artist and the buyer, commission free!

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

Prospectus: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Skies-2025/Skies-2025-Prospectus-and-Entry/n-MgwLrx

DEADLINE: February 15, 2025

Azalea Arts - Home - Call for Art

Azalea Arts is now accepting applications for Home. Accepted participants will be notified on February 28th, 2025. The exhibition will go live on March 1st, 2025. Find updates on our Instagram page and subscribe to our newsletter! Please note this is an online exhibition. What does home mean to you? Is it a place, a person, a feeling, or something intangible? We invite artists to reflect on the theme of Home and its physical, emotional, and metaphorical interpretations. Explore how home can evoke comfort, nostalgia, or longing. Consider its connection to identity, community, and belonging. Open to artists 18+ working in all mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and video. Applicants are not restricted on the number of entries but each entry is limited to 3 artworks. If you submit a 3D object, you may provide up to 3 images of said artwork to show different angles. This is an international exhibition. Deadline: February 15th, 2025. Awards include 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place: 1st Place will receive an artist interview. To apply please go to our website with this link https://www.azaleaartscommunity.com/apply or visit the Prospectus link below. Questions? Please email azaleaartscommunity@gmail.com

Website: https://www.azaleaartscommunity.com/

Prospectus: https://www.azaleaartscommunity.com/open-calls

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 17, 2025

A Smith Gallery | Photographic Call for Entry: "botanical"

botanical: concerning plants, agricultural, gardening, floral, grasses, herbs, horticultural, shrubs, floricultural, botanic, weeds, landscaping, arboricultural, trees, flowers … Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "botanical" to A Smith Gallery by February 17, 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 March 14 to April 24, 2025. An exhibition catalogue 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. Juror for "botanical" will be Lee Anne White, photographer, educator and writer.

Website: https://asmithgallery.com

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

DEADLINE: February 17, 2025

Portrait Society of America - The International 2025

Artists are invited to submit artwork for the 27th annual "The International" portrait competition, that will showcase the finest in portraiture and figurative art today. The International art contest is the world's premier portrait competition and is open to all artists – members and non-members. A variety of mediums is encouraged and welcomed. Finalists are required to exhibit their selected original artwork and be present at the prestigious The Art of the Portrait conference in Reston, VA, May 8-11, 2025 for final judging and awards. Entry acceptance will close on February 17, 2025. Finalists will be announced March 17, 2025, and on Saturday, May 10, 2025 over $160,000 in cash and awards will be presented, with a $50,000 cash Grand Prize. All winners will receive recognition in International Artist magazine, The Art of the Portrait journal and on the Portrait Society's website. All artists are invited to enter by uploading up to three entries through our online form, entry fee is $55. Submission deadline for uploading your entries is on or before midnight (EST) on February 17, 2025.

Website: https://www.portraitsociety.org/the-international-portrait

Prospectus: https://www.portraitsociety.org/_files/ugd/8e76c0_e485856d918e4080a4a71ed8952817b8.pdf

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

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025

Call for Artists: Compete for $20K Prize at 4th Annual ART 64 Competition

Calling all artists – the stage is set, the canvas is waiting, and the spotlight is yours! ART 64® presented by North Shore Bank is back, and we want YOU to be part of the action! ART 64 is a one-of-a-kind live painting competition where 64 artists go head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament. The twist? The public votes in real-time to determine who advances through three rounds of fierce competition—all for a shot at the $20,000 grand prize! Important Details: Event Date: June 6-7, 2025. Grand Prize: $20,000. Who Can Apply? Any Artist Age 18+ Across the Country. Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025. This is your chance to showcase your talent to a lively crowd and engage with a supportive community of art lovers. Plus, it’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your network, be inspired by other artists, and potentially win big! All participants receive money for participating, increasing based on the round they reach in the competition. How to Apply: Head to ART64Tosa.com, fill out the online application, and submit your work. There’s no fee to apply, and the deadline is midnight, February 28, 2025! A jury of artists and Discover Wauwatosa staff will select the final 64 artists who will compete. Accepted artists will be notified on March 21, 2025. Need help or have questions? Reach out to us at art64tosa@newaukee.com with the subject title “ART 64 Inquiry.”All inquiries must be submitted by February 25, 2025, at Noon CST. Apply now!

Website: https://www.art64tosa.com

Prospectus: https://www.art64tosa.com

ONGOING

Emerald Open Art Competition

Welcome to Emerald, the Online Open Art Competition, our distinguished long anticipated annual event, taking place each February, celebrating the limitless potential of artistic expression. Open to artists across all disciplines, this competition is your platform to present your finest work, unrestricted by theme or style. Whether your art is bold, subtle, abstract, or representational, this is your moment to captivate an audience and gain recognition in a juried setting. Let your creativity take center stage in this once-a-year opportunity.

Website: https://artventureinternationalgallery.com/

Prospectus: https://artventureinternationalgallery.com/emerald.html

DEADLINE: March 03, 2025

A Smith Gallery | Photographic Call for Entry "Unique: Alternative Processes"

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "unique: alternative processes" to A Smith Gallery by March 3, 2025. Any unique handmade prints are eligible. 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. Selected images will be online from April 1 to May 31, 2025. ASG has partnered with DorRae Stevens of Creek Road Homestead to have a physical exhibition at Creek Road Homestead in Dripping Springs, Tx from April 25 to May 31, 2025. An exhibition catalogue will be available for purchase. 27 images from the exhibition will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Directors’ award winners will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book. The Jurors’ and Director’s Award include a solo exhibition and GalleryTalk with gallery directors. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Jurors for "unique: alternative processes" will be A Smith Gallery directors Amanda Smith and Kevin Tully along with Creek Road Homestead’s DorRae Stevens.

Website: https://asmithgallery.com/

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

DEADLINE: March 03, 2025

PH21 Gallery presents: Feminine / Masculine – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, May 3–27, 2025

Portrayals of femininity and masculinity are, without a doubt, central to numerous art forms, with photography being no exception. The past few decades have sparked often heated discussions and criticisms of past, recent, and current photographic practices due to their lack of reflection on the assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices surrounding approaches to femininity and masculinity. Both fine art and commercial works have been critiqued for the potential consequences of their approach and presentation. Historically, femininity and masculinity have been conceived as oppositions, complements to each other, or positions on a continuum, among other perspectives. There are scarcely any ways of portraying femininity and masculinity that would not be considered trivial, conservative, pretentious, demeaning, distasteful, clichéd, or even offensive by some. It often seems that everything has been said and photographed on this subject; however, it is impossible to ignore the persistence of the theme in our contemporary visual culture. What can we still value and possibly revive from the rich history of photography? Are there any novel ways left to approach this subject with a fresh critical eye? PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition: Feminine / Masculine. We welcome submissions from all photographers interested in this subject, aiming to showcase their work to a broader international audience through the exposure provided by PH21 Gallery.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-feminine-masculine-25

DEADLINE: March 04, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Show Your Work in San Francisco

Hey artists! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with us and share your art with a global audience! Submit your work today and become a part of The Holy Art Gallery’s ever-evolving story. We can’t wait to see how you’ll contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our artistic community. 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.

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/san-francisco-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/san-francisco-open-art

DEADLINE: March 15, 2025

2025 Rockbrook Village Art Fair Applications Open

Artists nationwide are invited to apply to the Rockbrook Village Art Fair, a juried, two-day outdoor art fair held September 6 & 7, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Nestled in the Rockbrook Village, an urban shopping center which is home to over fifty locally owned boutiques, restaurants, and neighborhood businesses, the art fair hosts 100 artists from around the country and attracts over 40,000 visitors from across the Midwest. The fair celebrates creativity through a variety of mediums and activities, delighting both exhibitors and attendees. Our art fair also features live music, local creative non-profits, free admission and free parking.

Website: https://rockbrookvillage.com/art-fair/

Prospectus: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13014

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

Decagon Gallery - Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow

Call for Entry — Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow. Photographers are invited to submit their work to "Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow", a juried exhibition celebrating the evocative interplay of illumination and darkness. This exhibition will explore the timeless power of contrast, highlighting how light and shadow shape emotion, narrative, and visual impact. From dramatic silhouettes to delicate tonal gradations, we welcome a diverse range of interpretations that capture the essence of chiaroscuro in photography. In addition to being featured in our online exhibition, selected artists will receive digital badges, an opportunity to be included in a professionally produced exhibition catalog available on Blurb, and a short promotional video on our YouTube channel. The First Place winner will receive a $300 cash prize and a solo exhibition in the gallery's Featured section. This exhibition will be juried by Tom Chambers. This is your chance to share your unique vision and contribute to a striking exploration of light and shadow. Submit your work today and let your artistry shine!

Website: https://www.decagongallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.decagongallery.com/chiaroscuro-the-art-of-light-and-shadow-entry

DEADLINE: April 14, 2025

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - Birds in Art 2025

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum invites submissions to its 50th annual juried Birds in Art exhibition. Birds in Art has showcased the remarkable talents of more than 1,100 international artists since 1976 and is recognized globally as the exhibition setting the standard for avian art. Artists working in all mediums other than photography and documentary can submit original two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based media artworks interpreting birds and related subject matter for jury consideration for Birds in Art 2025. Deadline to submit: April 14, 2025. Exhibition on view: September 6, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Processing fee: $60 for up to 2 entries. Prospectus info: see Prospectus link below. Contact: 715.845.7010, bia@lywam.org or 700 N. 12th St., Wausau, WI 54403-5007.

Website: https://www.lywam.org/birds-in-art/

Prospectus: https://www.lywam.org/birds-in-art/prospectus/

DEADLINE: April 14, 2025

Rochester Contemporary Art Center *FREE* International Call for Art - 6x6

Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Best of all, participation is free! Whether you’re an established artist or simply enjoy creating, this is your opportunity to share your unique vision in a globally celebrated exhibition! Artwork entries accepted now through April 12, 2025 Mail International Entries by April 1 / U.S. by April 14 How to Participate: - CREATE up to four 6”x6” artworks (15cm x 15cm) using any medium—just no glitter! Participating in 6x6 is absolutely free and all entries are accepted. - COMPLETE one entry form per artwork (printable forms on our site). - SHARE your art with us on social media, tagging us @RoCo137 and using #RoCo6x6. - DELIVER / MAIL your completed artwork to Rochester Contemporary Art Center. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition on July 20. Limit four artworks per school or school group (no limit for colleges). Participating in 6x6 makes an impact! Every donated artwork and its sale helps support RoCo’s mission to provide unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists. 6x6 will be on view in person and online June - July 2025!

Website: https://roco6x6.org/

Prospectus: https://roco6x6.org/6x6_entryform.pdf

DEADLINE: March 01, 2026

Aion Laboratory - 1st Aion Digital Art Prize

Aion Laboratory is a dedicated division of Ise-Shima Art Company, established with the mission of advancing and promoting digital art. Through innovative initiatives and support for creators, Aion Laboratory aims to foster the growth of digital artistic expression and its appreciation worldwide. We are organizing the digital art competition to showcase the fusion of artistic creativity and technology, providing a platform for innovative expressions in the digital realm. The competition embraces a broad definition of digital art, welcoming submissions across all forms of digital creation. This includes but is not limited to: • Computer Art: Works created entirely or in part using computer-generated imagery or algorithms. • Electronic Art: Artworks utilizing electronic technologies, such as digital installations or interactive systems. • Multimedia Art: Creations that integrate multiple digital media, such as text, images, audio, and video, into a cohesive artistic expression. • New Media Art: Innovative works that explore emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, or artificial intelligence.

Website: https://www.aionlabo.com/

Prospectus: https://www.aionlabo.com/blank-2