Online Exhibitions, Art Publications, Art Contests and Grants

Art Renewal Center seeks entries for the 18th International ARC Salon Competition. Over $130,000 in cash awards. All entries must be original artwork, conceived and created by the entrant within the past 3 years. We do not accept etchings, photography, or other forms of prints whatsoever, nor do we accept digital art or art with digital elements. This is a competition for fine quality representational based works of art, no modernist works such as abstract expressionism will be accepted. Representational work in all styles spanning from highly realistic to impressionistic to imaginative qualify. First entry: $93, Additional entries: $73, Same work in additional category: $53. Deadline: June 12, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 732-636-2060.

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists. Cash award to Best in Show, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries for all black, white and/or gray artworks, all subject matter and all visual arts mediums (drawing and painting, digital art, sculpture, photography, fiber, collage and sculpture). No AI. $20 for 1-2 images. Deadline: June 13, 2025. More info.

The National Art League seeks entries for a virtual art exhibition, July 1 – September 1, 2025. Over $2,000 in Awards. First Place $500. Juror: Chris Lucore, owner and curator of The Lucore Art Gallery, NY. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older living in the US, working in all styles of artwork, both 2D and 3D media, including sculpture. Artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Photography, digital art, computer art, reproductions (such as giclee, prints) are not acceptable unless part of a mixed media artwork. Film, video, AI generated art, installation art or performance art are not accepted. No crafts (such as jewelry, beads) or kit work. No artwork previously exhibited in a judged show at the NAL. $25 for one entry, $10 second entry. Fees are not refundable. Deadline: June 14, 2025. More info. Contact: email

The High-Fidelity Company announces an art contest open to U.S.-based artists. $2,000 in awards. Juror: Chris Macek. We accept 2D artwork in any medium that can be formatted for print, including illustration, digital painting, mixed media, and photography-based artwork. Work should align with the theme of creative expression and the artistic process. Selected pieces will be printed on HiFi’s seasonal product packaging. No entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 713.568.2716.

Applications are now open for the ArtFund.ME Quarterly Grant, offering $1,000 in unrestricted funding to visual artists and photographers worldwide. Artists must be 18+ years old. Don’t miss this opportunity for funding and global exposure! No lengthy applications, project proposals, or recommendations needed. Just submit your work, and let our expert panel do the rest! £35 application fee. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA invites artists worldwide to apply for its 2025 Artist Grants. Apply now and get yourself a cash prize of $2,000. Submit 5 artworks for $45. Artists can enter unlimited times. All visual arts accepted except AI. Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, July 1-31, 2025. Cash prize for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- “Black and White.” Sometimes a monochrome palette can say more than a full spectrum of color and creates a striking contrast. We would like to see your work that is composed of black, white, and shades in between. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to Heart to Heart International. HHI strengthens communities through improving health access and providing humanitarian development worldwide. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: June 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery invites all 2D and 3D artists from around the world to submit entries for their “Summer 5 for $10” Online Art Competition, July 5 – September 5, 2025. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. This is an “Open” (No Theme) art competition open to representational and/or abstract art. The artwork does not need to be “Summer” themed. Any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. $10 fee. Deadline: June 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, September 1, 2025 – September 1, 2026. $45,000 in awards. 100 works from the online exhibition will be selected for an exhibit at the Reading Public Museum. Jury of Selection: Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, Annie Patt, and Steve Scheuring. Jury of Awards: Thomas Folk, PhD, Dr. Open to all artists from around the world 18 years and older. You do not need to be a member. Original 2-dimensional artwork in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI. You do not need to be an award winner to be invited to the Reading Public Museum exhibition. You can win an award, without exhibiting at the Reading. Work must be framed for the Reading Public Museum show. $65 for one work, $15 for the second. Deadline: June 17, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Got a thing for petals, patterns, and plants? Then Gallery 4% wants your blooming genius in our 6th Floral & Botanical aka Flower Art Contest! Top prize? A blooming cash prize of $500. No partiality here: whether you’re a hobbyist or a full-time flower artist, you’re welcome. Judging is totally blind and 100% fair. Bring your best floral artwork – 2D, digital, mixed media, you name it – and enter for just $11 a piece. Deadline: June 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

The National Sculpture Society announces a call to artists for the Dexter Jones Award of $5,000. The jury will determine the recipient based on an outstanding work of sculpture in bas-relief. The use of figurative or representational sculpture is of greatest interest. Applicants must have been born between 1985 – 2006 and must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number. No application fee. Deadline: June 23, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 212-764-5645.

Innovate Grant awards: $1,800 Grant to a Visual Artist + $1,800 Grant to a Photographer + 12 Honorable Mentions. Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 fee. Deadline: June 26, 2025. More info.

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, July 1 – August 31, 2025. We invite artists to submit any abstract artwork that celebrates one of the most polarizing forms of art. Abstract art allows artists to express their vision in an array of techniques and styles. Abstract art also leaves room for vast interpretation. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. $20 entry fee. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Influence Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for a juried art competition & online exhibition. 1st Place: $250, 2nd Place: $150, 3rd Place: $80. Merit Awards: Free entry vouchers. Other prizes: certificates of participation, features on social media, interview articles, and extensive worldwide promotion. “The Power of Color” invites artists to explore the emotional, cultural, or symbolic impact of colors. Open to all mediums & styles – painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, and video art. $25 for 2 artworks, multiple entries allowed. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 15th Annual “Animals” Online Art Competition, July 1-31, 2025. Cash prize for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. The gallery invites both 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to submit their best representational or abstract art. The “Animals” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of animal art: living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that live in water. $18 for 1 to 2 entries / $26 for 3 to 5 entries. Deadline: June 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Too Marker Products invites artists to apply for the Copic Award. Over $2,500 USD in awards. There are no restrictions for nationality, age, experience, residence area, genre, theme etc. Applicants must be individual artists, not groups. Entry is limited to artworks which have not already been made public either through another competition or an exhibition (excluding personal exhibition or own social media pages). Your artwork must have been created using Copic products. The artwork should be no larger than 420mm x 297mm x 300mm and weigh no more than 5kg. L420mm x W297mm is equivalent to the international paper size A3. There is no restriction on the orientation of length and width. Three-dimensional works are also welcome. The base material does not have to be paper, but the use of fragile materials such as ceramic or glass is prohibited. Only one piece of artwork may be submitted per person. Free entry. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info.

Let the beauty, complexity, and emotion of human faces & forms speak – across all mediums, from 2D to 3D at the 11th Portrait International Online Juried Art Competition by TERAVARNA! Up to $3,500 in prizes and certificates of recognition. Whether your work leans toward realism, abstract, or something entirely your own, we welcome all interpretations of portrait art. $15 per entry. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles, and not just for plein air painters! $2,250 is awarded monthly. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: June 30, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

Fusion Art seeks entries for the Lines, Shapes & Objects 2025 Online Art Competition, July 5 – August 1, 2025. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting lines, shapes & objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: July 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Gallery NAT invites artists aged 18 and above from around the world to participate in “The Lost Vision – 2025 London Contemporary Art Review Exhibition”, a competition combined with an online showcase of selected entries, July 15 – August 15, 2025. Official award certificates will be issued to the winners, and their names and works will be featured in major mainstream and art media across the UK, the US, Europe, and other regions. Artists who receive the Best Exhibition Grand Prize or Gold Prize may have the opportunity to be represented or curated for a solo exhibition by Gallery NAT, and may also be invited to join the academic committee. All entries must be original artworks and designs created solely by the submitting artist. Accepted media: oil painting, acrylic, watercolor and gouache, ink painting, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video art, sculpture, installation, ceramics, fiber art, collage, digital art, land art, and other original high-quality visual art forms. No pornography, gambling, drugs, blasphemy, or provocative political content. Entry Fee: £33 for up to 5 artworks. Deadline: July 5, 2025, 24:00. More info. Contact: email

Gallery 4% announces a call to artists for an online juried art contest. Step into the spotlight with Forms & Figures 3, celebrating the depth and drama of the human form. Whether it’s a fleeting glance or a powerful pose, we’re looking for works that capture the soul behind the surface. Submit your most compelling figurative piece, and you could win a share of $500 in cash prizes. No AI-generated art, videos, or unsupported formats (PDF, TIFF, MP4, MOV, DOC). Entry is just $11 per artwork, and all finalists will gain global exposure through our online gallery. Deadline: July 5, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

Step into the world of color with TERAVARNA’s 9th Online Color Art Competition! Up to $3,500 in cash prizes and a certificate of recognition. Whether you paint a bold monochrome masterpiece or a joyful dance of vibrant hues, we want to see how you explore color theory to transform your canvas. All forms of visual art, 2D and 3D, are welcome. $15 per artwork. Deadline: July 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

CEV Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, August 1 – September 30, 2025. Artists selected for inclusion in the Square Exhibit will also be considered for a feature interview on the CEV Art Gallery Podcast. Juror: Chantelle Fulce. Open to artists of all levels and backgrounds. All visual art mediums (Photography, Collage, Oil, Abstract, Textiles, Sculpture and more). $25 entry fee. Deadline: July 20, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 15th Annual “Cityscapes” Online Art Competition, August 1-31, 2025. Cash prize for Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to submit their best representational or abstract art. The “Cityscapes” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of cityscape art: cities, towns, urban scenes and any related metropolitan subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: July 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Any person aged 18 or above, from any location, is eligible to participate in the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition. Total awards: EUR 12,000. All winners will receive a customised e-certificate. The winning illustrations and animated videos will be displayed in a virtual exhibition. Artwork must be original, relevant to the theme of the competition, and submitted by participants on an individual basis. Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos. Works must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competitions. Works must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words). See website for specific submission requirements. Free entry. Deadline: July 31, 2025. More info.

The Homiens Art Prize awards $12,000 annually and is open to all artists internationally. This round will award 3 winners and 12 finalists with an exhibition, 3 x $1,000, and more. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, and Ol James, PhD. Up to 200 artists Highly Commended. Each entrant to The Homiens Art Prize receives a certificate of participation which can be used to contribute towards a demonstration of professional participation in the art industry. All entrants may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Featured Artist. All entrants are considered for exhibition. Artworks completed in any year are eligible, and there are no theme or size restrictions. $30 entry fee. Deadline: July 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT). More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2025 Online Art Competition. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: August 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

treat gallery new york announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, September 1-30, 2025. Juror: Sherri Littlefield. For this open call, we’re seeking visual artists whose work is inspired by songs, lyrics – and/or the power, rhythm, and emotion of music. $10 entry fee. Deadline: August 24, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 7th Annual “Primary Colors” Online Art Competition, September 1-30, 2025. Cash prize for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to submit their best representational or abstract art. The “Primary Colors” theme is one in which one of the primary colors (Red, Blue &/or Yellow) stands out as a primary artistic element in the artwork. Any subject matter and any media. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: August 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, September 1-30, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates water in any of its forms. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: August 29, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the Landscapes 2025 Online Art Competition, September 5-October 4, 2025. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, ponds, forests, wilderness, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: September 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, October 1-31, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that explores the travels of the world. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: September 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Artists are invited to submit entries for the Martha’s Vineyard Drawing Prize. 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $400, 3rd place: $300 and other awards TBA. The theme for this year’s online-only competition is ‘Passage’. Entries may be created using graphite, charcoal, Conté, silverpoint, pen & ink, or other suitable drawing media including colored pencils and chalk. Categories of drawing can include academic, realistic, contemporary, fantasy, historic, etc. All work must be original in concept. Drawings created in classes or workshops are not accepted. Submitted images of work must not be altered digitally. Artist must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the USA or Canada (including territories). $15 entry fee for up to 3 works. Deadline: October 20, 2025 midnight EST. Enter through Artcall.org. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for the Anthology Cover Art Competition. €500 award. The competition is open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media. Works entered must not have appeared on the cover of another publication and not entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition. Works previously exhibited or published on the artist’s website on the interior pages of a book or magazine are accepted. €18 entry fee. Deadline: October 31, 2025. More info.

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, December 1-31, 2025. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that invites spontaneity, experimentation, or storytelling. We will accept artwork in any medium, from any year, and any size you are willing to ship to a potential buyer. Based in Toronto, Canada, Part Crowd Art Gallery is online only, so no need to ship your work(s) to us. $20 entry fee. Deadline: November 28, 2025. More info. Contact: email