Art Competitions, Juried Exhibitions, Art Festivals and Shows

Studio Judy G in Watsonville, CA presents a celebration of Trees, January 21 – February 29, 2024. This is a non-juried show open to all. Please submit artwork you feel celebrates and appreciates trees. Artists may submit any 2 dimensional work including drawing, paintings, photographs, prints, and mixed media. Your piece must be smaller than 30 in x 30 in. All pieces must be wired and ready to hang. Artists commission is 50%. 10% will be contributed to Watsonville Wetlands Watch and Studio Judy G’s commission is 40%. We welcome multiple submissions ($25 per piece). For publicity purposes, please separately email a Jpeg of your piece. E-mail should include your name, phone number, medium, title, dimensions of the work. The file should be titled with your first and last name, and the name of the piece. Also, we would love a picture of you by a tree. Deadline: December 23, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 650-248-5381.

Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, invites artists to submit artwork for Explorations in Monochromatic Art, a juried exhibition that seeks to showcase exceptional monochromatic artwork in a wide range of genres and mediums. The exhibit runs March 16 – April 28, 2024. Juror: Leah Rosenberg. Just as the common phrase “shades of grey” refers to a state of uncertainty or ambiguity, the use of a single color or hue in painting leads to the suggestion of ideas and questions rather than a definition of reality. By reducing a painting or artwork to a single essential hue or color, the viewer is invited to focus on issues such as shape, space, design, composition, tonality, and form. All 2D and 3D media accepted, and video files. 2D work may not exceed 36″ in width or 72″ in height, including the frame. 3D work may not exceed a 36″ x 36″ footprint. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers, for one entry; $5 each add’l entry. Deadline: December 28, 2023. More info. Contact: email or call 707-747-0131.

Yosemite Renaissance announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 1 – December 31, 2024 (approx) in multiple cities. $4,000 in cash awards. Open to visual artists and artisans working in all media including but not limited to: oil & acrylic painting, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, digital art, drawing, fiber art, glass, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, and sculpture. No film, video, interactive media or performance. $25 entry fee. Deadline: January 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 559-683-5551.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation invites artists to apply for the 21st Annual Telluride Plein Air festival, held June 30 – July 6, 2024 at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, Colorado. $15,000 in awards. Open to all plein air artists 18 years and older. Artists must produce all paintings on-site and plan to be at the sale all three days. $55 application fee. Deadline: January 10, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 970-728-6363.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for an International juried photography exhibition, February 1-20, 2024. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 12, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

All artists are invited to submit entries for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, held April 26-28, 2024 at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Visual Art: We encourage artists to submit works of erotic art in any medium. Sculptors, multimedia artists, painters, and fiber artists are particularly encouraged to apply. Literary Art: The SEAF Literary Anthology accepts all genres and styles of work including poetry, flash, and short works. Festival Store: The festival store is similar to what you would find in a museum gift shop. Submissions may include: prints, postcards, photos, small canvas prints, small framed works of art, jewelry, books, magazines, handmade goods, ceramics, sculptures, etc. Film: Running in conjunction with the festival is the Pan Eros Film Festival. Filmmakers can submit to two categories this year, Short Film and Silent Film. $38 entry fee. Deadline: January 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Idaho Falls Arts Council seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 14 – June 2, 2024 at Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, ID. $750 First Place, $500 Second Place, $250 Third Place, $125 Curator’s Choice, plus Honorable Mentions, and Peoples’ Choice. Juror: Maggy Rozycki Hiltner. Artists working in all mediums throughout the United States are invited to submit. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 17, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 208-522-0471.

The South Suburban Public Art Committee requests proposals for permanent artwork to be placed at Puma Park in Centennial, CO. Up to $25,000 is available for all expenses related to this commission. The proposed art 1) should be appropriate for the surrounding family-focused uses; 2) should be an integral part of the site in theme, materials, and scale; 3) should be unique, and be thoughtfully integrated into the existing environment; 4) must meet or exceed standards for structural integrity and durability; 5) must be weather, vandal, and graffiti resistant; 6) and must meet or exceed standards for public safety. Although not a requirement, the PAC encourages proposals to engage youth artists of the District in the development of any submissions. Submissions may include existing artist-owned work if appropriate for the site. SSPRD will provide reasonable care with regard to security and maintenance. It is recommended that artists visit the site prior to submitting a proposal. Deadline: January 18, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 303-483-7003.

The City of Newport Beach, CA seeks public art for display June ’24 – June ’26 at Newport Beach Civic Center Park. $5,000 honorarium per selected work. The City seeks a well-balanced exhibit emphasizing a variety of styles, types, and sizes; and a diverse pool of artists whose art demonstrates originality and artistic excellence. Artwork must be the original work of the identified artist or artists, should be suitable for viewing from all angles, appropriate for audiences of all ages, and available for delivery June 10-27, 2024. The City will consider only artwork made of high-quality materials which can withstand the natural elements for a minimum of two years. See website for complete details. No application fee. Deadline: January 24, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 714-556-5160 x14.

Gallery One in Ellensburg, WA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 1-30, 2024. $800 in awards. Jurors: Janice Laverne Baker & Lehuauakea. Entries of artworks that feature paper as a primary medium will be accepted. Examples include collage, handmade paper, origami, woven or cast paper sculptures, drawings featured on paper, video art including paper, etc. We are open to interpretations to the call. $20 first entry, $10 additional entries. Deadline: January 28, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 509-925-2670.

The Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 12 – May 12, 2024. Two Exhibition Awards ($250 to each artist, plus an exhibition in 2025); and two Merit Awards ($250 to each artist). Juror: Janna Keegan, associate curator, contemporary art and programming, Fien Arts Musuems of San Francisco. Open to all fine arts visual media. $15 per image/video. Deadline: January 30, 2024 10:59 pm. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

The Studio Door in San Diego, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 1-30, 2024. 3 works will receive a Juror’s Award certificate and a check for $100. Juror: Patric Stillman. Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, and sculpture are eligible. Oversized jewelry that can be defined as fine art is also acceptable. Glass, stain glass, ceramics and stoneware are only accepted if hand-delivered. Video, film, installation and works requiring an external electrical source require gallery approval. If you want to be considered, please contact us before entering. No performance art. Submissions must be the artist’s original work. All artwork must be available for sale. $35 per initial entry and $5 for per additional media. [3 works max]. Deadline: January 31, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 619-255-2867.

Brea Gallery in Brea, CA announces a call to artists for a statewide juried art exhibition, April 27 – June 21, 2024. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250, Solo Show: $350, Director’s Choice: $200, Mayor’s Choice: $100, Staff Picks: $100 each, Popular Choice: $100. Juror: Dr. Megan Debin. Open to all artists ages 18 and up, residing in California. All entries must be original, completed in the past 3 years, and not previously shown at the Brea Gallery. All mediums are welcome. Juried Show: $20 per entry; Solo Show: $80 per submission. Deadline: February 9, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 714-990-7731.

The Glenwood Springs Chamber Foundation seeks artists for the 127th Annual Strawberry Days Festival, held June 21-23, 2024 at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs, CO. We accept most all mediums. Art/craft must be hand-made by artist/vendor. $35 Application Fee; $400 10×10 Booth Fee. Deadline: March 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 970-945-6589.

Arc Gallery in San Francisco announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 11 – June 8, 2024. $250 check, juror’s award ribbon, certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Philip Bewley. Open to artists residing in the United States. Categories: Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photo, Printmaking, Ceramics, Assemblage, Collage, Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Artist Book, Multiple Media. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: March 11, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Crested Butte Arts Festival in Crested Butte, Colorado. The 52nd Annual Festival returns to its traditional downtown venue on historic Elk Avenue in the heart of the Crested Butte Creative District, August 2-4, 2024. Crested Butte, renowned for its mountain charm and stunning panoramic landscape is also characterized by a large second home-owning population who are perennial art-buyers. We invite contemporary fine art/craft exhibitors to apply in 13 categories. $45 application fee. Deadline: March 16, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 970-349-1184.

The Art Association of Jackson Hole is pleased to present the 59th annual Art Fair Jackson Hole, July 26-28, 2024 on the Center for the Arts lawn. A quintessential Jackson Hole summer event, AFJH features professional local and national artists selling fine art and craft including ceramics, paintings, furniture, photography, and much more. $40 application fee. Deadline: March 29, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.

The Art Association of Jackson Hole is pleased to present the 59th annual Art Fair Jackson Hole, August 16-18, 2024 on the Center for the Arts lawn. A quintessential Jackson Hole summer event, AFJH features professional local and national artists selling fine art and craft including ceramics, paintings, furniture, photography, and much more. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 12, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.

The Studio Door in San Diego, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, July 2 – Aug 3, 2024. 3 works will receive a Juror’s Award certificate and a check for $100. Juror: Michael Swank, Director of Exhibition and Residency at Art Gallery Studios (Mexico City, Mexico). Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, and sculpture are eligible. Oversized jewelry that can be defined as fine art is also acceptable. Glass, stain glass, ceramics and stoneware are only accepted if hand-delivered. Video, film, installation and works requiring an external electrical source require gallery approval. If you want to be considered, please contact us before entering. No performance art. Submissions must be the artist’s original work. All artwork must be available for sale. Payment of $35 per initial entry and $5 for per additional media. [Max 3 works]. Deadline: May 28, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 619-255-2867.