Art Competitions and Juried Art Exhibitions

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.

ADC Fine Art Gallery in Cincinnati, OH seeks entries for Art Comes Alive 2025, November 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026. Over $450,000 in awards available. All original visual artwork is eligible. Entry fee: $25 per piece. Deadline: October 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-723-1222.

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.