Art Competitions and Juried Art Exhibitions

The City of Bloomington, MN announces a call to artists for public art at Bryant Park. $150,000 budget. The Bryant Park Sculpture Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to experienced public artists and artist teams who have completed at least one commissioned outdoor public art sculpture with a budget of $20,000 or more in the past ten years. Applicants must be 18 years or older and residents of Minnesota, with priority consideration given to teams who include a Bloomington resident. Deadline: September 5, 2025, 10:59 PM Central Standard Time. More info. Contact: email or call 952-563-8744.

Northville Art House in Northville, MI seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 14 – December 18, 2025. 1st – 4th Place, Honorable Mentions. Artists, 18 and over, in the continental U.S may submit a maximum of 4 original works of art (No film, video, electronic, or AI) created within the last 3 years, and not previously exhibited at the Art House. The maximum size including frame is 16″. All works are required to be for sale as this exhibition is an invitation for visitors to find original art to love and to give as gifts during the holiday season. $30 for Members, $40 for NonMembers. Deadline: September 8, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.

Hiestand Galleries at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio seeks entries for the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition, February 3 – March 12, 2026. $10,000 Yeck Purchase Award; $2500 Second Place Award; $2000 Third Place Award. Juror: Saya Woolfalk, Artist, New York. Open to U.S. artists, aged 25-35. Year 2026 is for Non-Representational paintings only. $25 entry fee. Deadline: September 29, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-529-1883.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works of art in any media, any genre/style, any size for consideration to be awarded this year’s Manifest Prize. One work will be selected for the $5,000 award, featured in the gallery, and published. Four semi-finalist works will also be recognized and published. Works submitted must have been completed within the past five years (2020-2025), and must also be available for the exhibition period, December 12, 2025 – January 9, 2026. Early Entry: $45 for up to five entries / Final Deadline: $60 for up to five entries. Deadline: October 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

The Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, WI announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 7 – March 14, 2026. Over $2500 in Cash Awards. Best of Show $750 + Award Exhibit. 12 Calendar Awards of $150. Juror: Duachka Her. Original works should draw inspiration from Midwest impressions and activities. Interpretations of the season may be broad, and entries are not limited to representational works. Open to All Media Types. $25 entry fee; $15 for students. Deadline: November 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 715-965-0732.

Artists are invited to apply for the 2026 Annual Art Fair, to be held May 8-10 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. $6,500+ in cash and prizes. All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible. Artists may apply in more than one category (up to three); however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may not apply more than once in the same category. Total event participation is limited to 156 artists. Media Categories: Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood. Register Sep 1-30 for $35; Oct 1-Dec 31 for $45; Jan 1-5 for $55. Deadline: January 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 314-615-5284.