Art Competitions, Contests, and Juried Exhibitions

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 8-29, 2024. $500 to the Juror’s Award recipient, and $250 to the Director’s Award recipient. Juror: Jeff Curto. Open to all photographers. All capture and print methods accepted. $39 for 5 images, $6 each additional. Deadline: January 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Soho Photo Gallery in New York, NY seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 6-23, 2024. 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100, 3 Honorary Mentions, a People’s Choice Award, Additional prizes from our sponsors. Juror: Susan Burnstine. The competition accepts photographs taken with cameras with plastic lenses (such as Holgas, Dianas, etc.), pinholes, handmade cameras and regular 4X5, SRL or DSRL cameras fitted with plastic or pinhole lenses. Applicants must be 18 years old or older. $45 for up to 5 images. $5 for each add’l image (up to 15 images). Deadline: January 16, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Dauphin County Parks and Recreation in Harrisburg, PA seeks outdoor environmental art installations for Art In The Wild, an annual juried art exhibition held April 7 – September 30, 2024 at Wildwood Park. Stipend given to each participating artist. Juror: Pam Cummings. Open to any interested person or group wishing to submit an application, including professionals, non-professionals, schools, students, naturalists, artists, designers, etc. Employees of Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and members of the exhibit organizing and evaluation committees are not eligible. No entry fee. Deadline: January 19, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 717 221-0292 ext. 3.

The Maryland Federation of Art announces a call to artists for Paint Annapolis 2024, a seven-day juried plein air painting competition held June 2-9 at Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Cash awards total $15,000. Jurors: Christine Lashely and Suzie Baker. All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 3 original plein air works created within the past 3 years may be entered. 1 – 3 entries: $50. Deadline: January 19, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 410-268-4566.

The Maryland Federation of Art seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 27 – April 27 at the Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. Cash awards total $500. Juror: Nicole M. Santiago. This curated collection invites viewers to explore the intricate interplay between light, color, and emotion. Each canvas becomes a mirror of the artist’s soul, offering a glimpse into the diverse perspectives that shape our shared human experience. 1 or 2 entries are $45 ($30 for MFA Members). 4 add’l entries are $6.75 each ($4.50). Deadline: January 24, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 410-268-4566.

Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 4-27, 2024. Open to all abstract media. $35 entry fee. Deadline: January 31, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, May 10 – June 23, 2024 in The Allie Kussin Gallery. $1,000 Best in Show Award, (5) Juror’s Choice Awards @ $100 each. Juror: Ayumi Horie. This is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for this show to highlight emerging and established artists working in clay. This show will invite artists currently residing in New England, honoring the skill, knowledge, and diversity of our regional ceramics community. Both functional and sculptural works are welcome. $35 for up to 3 submissions. Deadline: February 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 978-371-0820, x205.

Quail Hollow Events announces a call to artists for the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair, held May 25-27 at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, NY. Open to applicants in all art and crafts media. Work must be original in both design and execution. The following categories are not acceptable and will not be considered: objects made from commercially sold kits or plants, dried or plastic flower arrangements, imports of any kind, objects produced from commercially manufactured molds and embellished objects. All work displayed must be for sale with the artist or craftsperson in attendance. The fairs are designed for exhibitors selling their own work and the presence of agents or vendors in lieu of the artist is not acceptable. $20 application fee. Deadline: February 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 845-516-4342.

The Allegany Arts Council in Cumberland, Maryland seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, March 30 – April 20, 2024. $7500 in awards. Juror: Sarah Stolfa. Submitted images should originate as lens-based photographs created solely by the entrant. They may not incorporate images produced by anyone or anything else (for example, clip art, replacement skies, stock photos or AI-generated images). In addition, all entries must be for sale. No entries will be accepted which have been previously exhibited in the Allegany Arts Council galleries. Although there is no restriction on when entries were created, artists are encouraged to enter their latest work. Entry Categories: Color; Monochrome/Black and White; and Photography as a 3-D Art Form. Overall size may not exceed 84″ in height and 48 inches in length and width. Weight may not exceed 40 lbs. $30 for the first 2 entries; $15 each add’l; up to 6 total. Deadline: February 9, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 301-777-2787.

Shop Maine Craft seeks fine craft artists for the 2024 Portland Fine Craft Show, Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 120 Free Street in Portland, ME. Awards: Best of Show, Best Booth Design, People’s Choice. The show features over 100 juried exhibitors from all over Maine and the greater Northeast exhibiting fine craft in 10 x 10 tents in the following media categories: basketry, ceramics, fiber-decorative, fiber-wearable, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, printmaking, stone, and wood as well as outreach booths featuring New England and Portland arts organizations, international artists new to Maine, guilds, and schools by special invitation. Booth Fees: Current MCA Members rate for 10×10 in-line booth: $215 | Non Members $245. Deadline: February 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 207-805-4918.

DISTRICT Arts, a contemporary art gallery located in the historic district of downtown Frederick, MD, seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 3-28, 2024. 25 artists will be selected for the exhibit. $500 Best in Show, $250 Award of Merit, $100 Honorable Mention. Almost everyone dreams, whether it’s in the depths of REM sleep or staring out the window while in the stream of consciousness we call daydreaming. We seek to showcase the translation of the ethereal nature of dreams into tangible works of 2D and 3D visual art, pushing the boundaries of imagination and reality. Dive into the whimsical or the surreal, delve into the emotional depths, or navigate the delicate intersection between dream and reality. This is an opportunity to offer viewers an immersive glimpse into the fantastical realms of the nocturnal mind. $25 for one submission, $30 for two, $35 for three. Deadline: February 19, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 301-695-4050.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA announces a call to artists for their annual Plein Air Festival, May 10 – June 22, 2024. $25,000 in prize awards. Juror: Jill Carver. Be sure to have upload-ready JPG files: All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. File dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side. File size: under 5 MB. Please name each jpg file with the title of the work. Online applications are accepted through the CaFE platform only. Wayne Art Center invites up to four images per application. Artists may submit only one application. $50 fee. Deadline: midnight, February 20, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

The New England Sculptors Association and the Cape Cod Museum of Art seek entries for an outdoor sculpture exhibition, April 14 – November 16, 2024 at The Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. Two $250 awards. Works must be three-dimensional and the theme is open. Sculptures should be suitable for long-term, outdoor exposure, fabricated and installed in a viewer-safe manner. Sculptures should be installed in a manner that is sensitive to the natural environment. Sculptures that need maintenance during the exhibition or that differ significantly from submitted images may be excluded. $25 for up to 3 works. Deadline: February 28, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 617-962-2162.

Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 9 – June 1, 2024. Open to all nature based artwork in any media. $35 entry fee. Deadline: February 29, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 6 – May 26, 2024. Awards: Guest jurors will select winners of Innovation Excellence, High Contrast Champion, Best in Color Awards with cash prizes and additional exposure at Art Gate International booth. Juried by Gallery Director Danielle Festa with award selections by Brendon McNaughton and additional guest jurors. Submit up to 5 portrait based or figurative works that relate to the theme “Challenge the Norm” literally or abstractly. Apply for the in-person exhibition and VR version of the exhibition or VR exclusively for a discounted entry fee. Either entry type will be considered for awards. Entry fees: $35 for in-person + VR/digital, $25 for VR/digital. Early Discount: $10 off before January 15, 2024. Deadline: March 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

Manayunk invites artists to apply for the Manayunk Arts Festival, held June 22 & 23, 2024 at Main Street Manayunk in Philadelphia, PA. Awards: Best in Show, Best in Category, & Honorable Mention. This festival is open to all artists who design and produce their own work. All artwork must be the sole work of the artist that is applying. Buy-Sell artwork is prohibited! All artists must also be present both days of the festival to sell their work. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 8, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 267-270-3075.

The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 24 – June 27, 2024 at the Mayor’s Gallery in Stamford, CT. Call for classic and contemporary portraits and figures within the broad theme of parenthood. All drawing and painting media is allowed. No sculpture. Photography, digital art or collage cannot be used as the primary medium. Due to the constraints of the public gallery, nude subjects will not be considered for this show. CSOPA members only! New members are welcome. $15 for up to 5 submissions. Deadline: March 10, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 954-701-6312.

The Coolidge Corner Arts Festival returns June 8th for a 44th year with more artists! Each spring, the Coolidge Corner Arts Festival draws artists, craftspeople and artisans from around the Northeast. This one-day celebration takes place in the heart of Brookline’s Coolidge Corner and features 80+ juried exhibitors of 2D and 3D art, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather, paper, wood and mixed media. $15 Application fee. $180 Booth fee. Deadline: March 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Bowery Gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 30 – August 17, 2024. Juror: Enrico Riley. Open to all two-dimensional media including painting, drawing, printmaking, pastel and mixed media. Sculpture, photography and digital art are not eligible. Work may not exceed 36″ in height or width, excluding frame. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 20, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 646.230.6655.

Each year professional or aspiring artists are selected to spend time at Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA for one week. Artists are free to produce their artwork using the inspiration of the beauty that is Lacawac – 550-acres which includes a glacial lake, 2 ponds, shore access to Lake Wallenpaupack, ledges natural area, and forests. Housing and studio space is provided. There are no hard deadlines for applications. Artists provide their own transportation and take care of their meals. Provided: kitchen amenities, wireless internet, cell phone connection. We welcome all participants regardless of sexual orientation, color or creed. It is our deep commitment to promote the arts through a greater equity, sustainability, and interconnectedness. The cost is $300 per week. Deadline: May 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 570-689-9494.

The Rehoboth Art League announces a call to artists for 2025 Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals. Open to members and non-members. This is a very competitive program as RAL can only accept a limited number of proposals each year. Artworks in any media will be reviewed. The RAL is situated in the town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, a highly traveled area not only by the residents of this and the expanding surrounding communities, but also by art patrons from the Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York metropolitan areas. Over 29,000 people participate in Rehoboth Art League programs annually. Special exhibitions have played an important part of our programming since the league’s beginning, in1938. The RAL campus houses the Corkran, Tubbs, Ventures, and Homestead galleries. $25 for members / $45 for non-members. (non-refundable). Deadline: July 21, 2024 (midnight). More info. Contact: email or call 302-227-8408.