Art Competitions, Juried Exhibitions, Art Festivals and Shows

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 1-20, 2023. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. International opportunity. Open to all photographers. $40 entry fee. Deadline: July 12, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the Western Regional Exhibition, October 6-31, 2023 at Brushworks Gallery in Salt Lake City, UT. $11,500 in cash & merchandise. Juror: Elizabeth Robbins, OPA. Seeking paintings in the oil medium, in any representational style. Any primed, smooth, flat substrates including primed canvas or linen, stretched or on a panel, wood, gesso board, acrylic gessoed dibond, aluminum, or aluminum composite panel. Acrylic primer is acceptable. Oil-primed paper is acceptable if adhered with archival adhesive to a proper archival substrate. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 14, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

Arizona Plein Air Painters announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 17 – September 14, 2023 at the mood room in Phoenix, Arizona. $1800 in cash prizes. Panel of jurors: Anton Nowels, Casey Cheuvront, and Paul Steele. Judge of awards: Gretchen Lopez. All artworks must be created outdoors, on location, in Arizona, and within the last 5 years. Accepted mediums: Acrylic, Ink, Gouache, Oil, Pastels, Wax, Watercolor, or Mixed Media. The intersection of Arizona’s timeless natural landscape and the dynamic, ever-changing cityscapes of Phoenix, as well as other cities and towns throughout the state is the central theme of this show. Let’s explore the creative space that exists where humans and nature meet. Artists must be a member of Arizona Plein Air Painters. $45 fee. Deadline: July 15, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 602-820-0065.

Superfine Art Fair announces a call to artists for Superfine Seattle 2023, held July 27-30 at Block 41 in Seattle, WA. Sell your art, build your audience and take control of your career. With expert advice, insider tips, and professional guidance, we show you how to sell your art and give you the platform to do so. Fees vary. Visit our website to learn more. Deadline: July 20, 2023. More info. Contact: email

Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma, WA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 18-22. Awards will be given for First ($250), Second ($150), and Third place ($100), People’s Choice award ($150), and 3 Honorable Mentions ($50 each). Jurors: Amy Bader, Ivy Bowers, Heide Fernandez-Llamazares, and Zachary Z. Sofia. Artists must be 55 years of age or older. Entries must be entirely the original work of the artist and created within the last three years (October 2020 – September 2023). Two-dimensional works on paper must be protected with glass or Plexiglass. Work must be sturdily framed and have hanging wires. No sawtooth hangers. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 60″ in width or 40″ in height, including frame. Sculpture may not exceed 60″x24″x24″. Jewelry or textile pieces must come ready to hang or display using the guidelines for sizes above. Apply online. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 21, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 253-756-6219.

3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 15 – October 20, 2023. $700 in awards. Juror: David Reif, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming. Open to all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art. $42 for 1-3 images, $48 for 4, $54 for 5 images. Deadline: July 24, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 970-388-1969.

The City of Beverly Hills announces a call to artists for the Beverly Hills Art Show, held October 21 & 22, 2023 at Beverly Gardens Park in Beverly Hills, CA. Awards: $8550.00 + Mayor’s Purchase Award. Open to artists around the world. Eleven fine art and fine craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are always encouraged to apply. $35 application fee through July 21; $55 application fee July 22-28. Deadline: July 28, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 310-285-6830.

The San Diego Watercolor Society in San Diego, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 24 – December 31, 2023. $1000 First Place, $500 Second Place, $300 Third Place, $200 People’s Choice, 3 Honorable Mentions $50 each. Juror: Joseph Zbukvic. Seeking all water-based media (acrylic, watercolor, gouache) painted in the style of plein air on paper, paper-based board, yupo or canvas. Two paintings: $25 for Members. $40 for Non-members. Deadline: July 28, 2023. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 619-723-0027.

The Pikes Peak Pastel Society seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 2-30, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO. Terry Ludwig Best of Show: $250 in cash and a $250 Terry Ludwig gift certificate, First Place $200 cash, Second Place $150 cash, 3 Honorable Mentions. Juror: Diane Fechenbach. Open to all artists who paint using soft pastel. 80% of the piece entered must be soft (dry) pastel; no oil pastels. The size of the painting is limited to 36 inches wide by 48 inches high (including frame). No nudes, giclée prints, or digital artwork; no works created under supervision (workshop or class). $35 for 3 paintings for PPPS members; $50 for non-members. Deadline: August 1, 2023. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 914-217-7900.

BlueStream Gallery in San Francisco, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 31 – September 13, 2023. The winner will have a Solo Exhibition in 2024. This is a statewide (California) competition and it is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, or installation art) except photography, video, and sound art. $30 for 3 to 5 artworks (Minimum 3 artworks). Deadline: August 6, 2023. More info. Contact: email

Northern California Arts in Carmichael announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 3-28. $1000 Best of Show, other awards. Juror: Cheryl Gleason. Maximum size for hanging artwork is 4ft x 8 ft and can weigh no more than 40 pounds. Photography, giclees, video, computer generated art, or crafts are not accepted for this show. $50 entry fee. Deadline: August 11, 2023. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 530-346-6078.

The City of Brighton, Colorado seeks artists for Brighton Art in the Park, September 9, 2023 at 650 Southern Street in Brighton, CO. Art in the Park is family oriented. All exhibits must be in keeping with this atmosphere and should be non-controversial and family friendly. All work must be original, handcrafted work. Artists guarantee the accuracy of the description of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands. $50 for 10′ x 10′ booth space. Deadline: August 18, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 303-655-2176.

We are excited for you to visit Victor, Colorado this year to help us celebrate VCTA’s 23rd anniversary as “Plein Air” artists from around the country gather to paint on location in our historic town. Professional and Non-Professional artists participate in painting various scenes in and around the City of Victor and many nearby legendary 1890s gold mining sites. Over $4,000 in total prizes. Our show is judged by an established and respected professional artist, and original works produced for the show will be available for sale in the gallery, September 1-4, 2023. $40 entry fee. Deadline: August 25, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call (719) 286-0813.

On October 14, 2023, from 11am – 5pm, the 22nd ArtWalk Livermore will expand to encompass more of our lovely downtown and connect our art park site destinations, with street booths placed strategically to allow attendees to experience both local businesses and restaurants as well as the arts. We strongly suggest early signup to allow choice in booth assignments. We offer an opportunity to promote your artworks to a public interested in fine arts as well as fine craftwork. Your $10 entry must be followed up with a full registration form and artist fee ($100 if registered by July 31st, or $115 by final registration date of August 31st). As well, we do require 20% commission on sales up to $500 and 10% above $501. Please see website for more details. Deadline: August 31, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 925-447-2787.

Ashton Gallery/Art on 30th in San Diego, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 4 – December 1, 2023. $1,000 in awards. Juror: Daniel Foster (30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California). Eligible Art: All 2-dimensional (min size: 10″, max size: 72″) and any 3-dimensional artwork (glass/ceramic sculpture) that fits on a pedestal. Photography, fabric, and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging. Must be original art and the artist’s own work. No reproductions/giclee prints (except for photography, digital art, or printmaking which utilizes limited edition prints). Must be for sale. Entry Fee for 1 piece is $35; $5 for additional works. Enter online digitally via CaFÉ. Deadline: September 8, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 619.894.9009.

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 18 – December 16, 2023. $250 check, juror’s award ribbon, certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: James Bacchi, James Bacchi Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA. Open to artists residing in the United States. Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: September 11, 2023. More info. Contact: email

The Palm Springs Sunup Rotary announces a call to artists for the Palm Springs Chalk Art Festival, March 16-17, 2024 at Museum Way, across from the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Springs, CA. $3,125 in awards. Seeking street painting/chalk artists. $35 entry fee. Deadline: March 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email