Art Competitions and Juried Art Exhibitions

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works which qualify in some considerable way as drawing for an upcoming exhibition, April 18 – May 16, 2025. Other disciplines such as printmaking and painting, and many others, may include works which qualify. Honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: January 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

ARC Gallery in Chicago, IL announces an open call for a solo exhibition, March 6-29, 2025. This call is open to non-members, and non-affiliates with the purpose of bringing in innovative new work. All work submitted should have been completed within the last 5 years. ARC will favor artists who have a strong, cohesive body of work, a clearly communicated vision of their show, and a comprehensible and thoughtful artist statement. Artists whose work is deemed excellent, but is not selected, will be added to a roster from which ARC can draw for future opportunities and curated exhibitions. $25 entry fee. Deadline: January 4, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 312-877-5760.

All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible to apply for the Laumeier’s 38th Annual Art Fair, held May 9-11, 2025 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Up to $6,500 in awards. Artists may apply in up to three categories; however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may submit work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, and wood. Artists may not apply more than once in the same category. Participation is limited to 156 artists. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 6, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 314-615-5278.

Merriam Parks & Recreation seeks entries from artists 18 and over for a juried art exhibition, March 1-29, 2025 in the Tim Murphy Art Gallery at the Merriam Community Center in Merriam, Kansas. 1st Place – $1,500; 2nd Place – $1,000; 3rd Place – $500; three $100 Awards of Merit. Juror: Chris Gipson. Original works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, pencil, photography or a mixture of any of the above media are acceptable. Works previously exhibited in the Heartland Artist Exhibition are not eligible. Works must be matted, framed and wired for hanging; no clip frames. Maximum size of the outside frame measurement is 40 x 40 inches. Please use discretion regarding subject matter (no nudes). $45 for up to 3 entries. Deadline: January 8, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 913-322-5550.

Perspective Gallery in Evanston, IL announces a call to artists for a juried photography exhibition, March 8-30, 2025. Juror’s Award: $300 | 1st Runner-up: $200 | 2nd Runner-up: $150. Juror: Hamidah Glasgow, Executive Director and Curator at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado. Photographers are invited to submit up to 5 photographic images in JPEG format which have been created within the past five years. All subject matter and photographic processes, except AI, are welcome. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 8, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 1-847-372-0734.

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the 57th St Art Fair, held June 7-8, 2025 at Hyde Park in Chicago, IL. Newcomer Award. All artwork displayed must be original and produced entirely by the hands of the exhibiting artist. Art includes Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Mixed Media, Painting, Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood, and Fashion. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 25, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the Lakeshore Art Festival, held June 28-29, 2025 in Downtown Muskegon, MI. $3000 in awards. All media categories are eligible – absolutely no buy and sell. Booth fees: $195/$275. Deadline: February 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 231-726-0724.

artCentral seeks entries for a juried exhibition, March 28 – May 10, 2025 at the Hyde House in Carthage, Missouri. $2600 in awards. Juror: Kim Powell. Original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastels, pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, scratchboard, printmaking, mixed media, or a mixture of any of the above media are acceptable. No AI images or photography. Works previously exhibited at artCentral are not eligible. Works must be matted, framed, and wired for hanging; no clip frames. Maximum size of the outside frame: 40 x 40 inches. Please use discretion regarding subject matter (no nudes). The dominant theme must be flowering plants (with or without people or animals) in the landscape/cityscape/seascape or portrait. $35 for 5 entries. Deadline: February 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 417-358-4404.

North Shore Art League announces a call to artists for a juried art show, June 21 & 22, 2025 at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, IL. Up to $3,000 of award money. Eligible categories include: Painting (Oils, Acrylics or Watercolors), Drawing (Colored Pencil, Pastel, Charcoal or Graphite), Printmaking, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Fine Art Jewelry, Photography, Digital Art. Please see website for complete guidelines. $45 entry fee. Deadline: February 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 847-446-2870.

All artists nationwide are invited to apply for the 2025 Webster Arts Fair, held June 6-8 at 475 East Lockwood Avenue in Webster Groves, MO. $3500 in awards. Eligible categories include: Ceramic/Clay, Digital, Drawing and Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: February 6, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 314-974-5578.

Freeport Art Museum in Freeport, IL announces a call to artists for their annual Regional Juried Exhibition (RJE), May 10 – July 19, 2025. As FAM has gained a distinguished reputation for displaying a wide range of contemporary art, this exhibition has become a visitor’s favorite. Each year, FAM invites a new juror to select approximately 50 artworks for inclusion, and to give awards: $300 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place and honorable mention. Juror for 2025: Rodrick Whetstone. This annual competition is open to artists living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, offering established and emerging artists the opportunity to debut work created in the last two years. $45 to submit up to 4 images ($35 for museum members). Two images for 3D pieces. Deadline: March 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 815-235-9755.

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Rockbrook Village Art Fair, held September 6 & 7, 2025 at Rockbrook Village in Omaha, Nebraska. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media: ceramics, drawing, fiber art/textiles, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (402) 541-7142.

The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (part of Allina Health in Minneapolis, MN) seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, May 29 – July 5, 2025. Over $4,000 awarded. All artists with a disability causing physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major daily life activities (such as walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, personal care, learning or working) are eligible. Art Categories: Graphics & Printmaking, Oils & Acrylics, Watercolor Painting, Sculpture/Jewelry/Clay, Photography, Mixed Media & hanging fiber art. No predesigned craft kits, paint-by-number, bead or diamond-dot kits are allowed. Art must be an original creation of the artist. No entry fee. Deadline: March 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email