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Thu, 05 FebFREE ENTRY / Goethe-Institut - Fellowship at Documenta Archiv /Fee: Free / Prize: €2,000 Monthly Stipend
Sat, 28 Feb28 Feb 2026, 11:30 pmFee: $25 / Prize: ExhibitionTheme: Multi-Discipline. The West Seattle Art Tour is pleased to announce its Call for Artists for its third annual event, scheduled for September 19–20, 2026. This two-day, self-guided event connects local artists directly with collectors and art enthusiasts throughout the...
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The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) - 2026 Residency Open Call
• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is a leading international institution dedicated to creative production and cultural exchange, with a mission to nurture and expand the diversity of Asian culture and the arts. As a dynamic hub for artistic dialogue, the ACC brings together innovat


Call For Artists and Photographers: Contemporary by The Boomer Gallery
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Most artists carry an ongoing internal dialogue alongside their practice. It is a conversation shaped by comparison and reflection—by looking at the work of admired figures, questioning one’s own relevance, and asking difficult, often unspoken questions: Is this work enough? Is it conte


Zone - 5th Collective Book: Call for Entries
• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Here we go again. We’re opening submissions for ZONE’s fifth collective book. If you’ve followed us before, you probably know what this means. If not, here’s a closer look at how we work and what we’re looking for. ZONE is driven by an interest in what happens when images meet. Not just visually, but conceptually—when imag


VOYZX Fine Art Project - Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale 2026
• VOYZX Fine Art Project


NYU Abu Dhabi - The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
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The Homiens Art Prize - Call for Entries
• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is a prestigious international award that grants over $12,000 USD annually to outstanding artists working across all mediums. Recognized globally for its commitment to artistic excellence, the prize is open to artists from every corner of the world and is designed to elevate creative careers t


The Boomer Gallery - Call For Artists and Photographers: Contemporary
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For many artists, making work is inseparable from an ongoing internal conversation. It unfolds quietly, often relentlessly—measuring each new piece against the work of heroes, against histories of art, against imagined expectations. It asks difficult questions in the background of every


Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026
• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This year, Bosch Parade is embracing a daring and imaginative approach, championed by artist curator David Bade , who invites everyone involved to take part in something bold, communal, and transformative. His guiding theme— “Community meets artist meets Defects” —urges artists to leave the comfort of their studios and


Maison Perrier Art Prize 2026
• Maison Perrier • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: Emerging Art • Prize: €40,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The competition is designed to actively support the future of contemporary creativity by fostering a meaningful exchange between established and emerging artistic voices. Through this initiative, a renowned international artist is invited to mentor an emerging talent, creating a unique opportunity for artistic growth, professional


The Boomer Gallery - Contemporary 7th Edition: Call For Artists and Photographers
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Most artists move through their practice accompanied by a quiet but persistent inner dialogue. It is a voice that compares, measures, and questions—holding one’s own work up against admired predecessors and contemporaries, weighing its relevance, and repeatedly asking: Is this enough? I


The Homiens Art Prize - Open Call 2026
• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is a globally respected award dedicated to supporting artists and helping propel their careers to new levels of visibility and success. Awarding more than $12,000 USD each year, the prize is open to artists from around the world and embraces all forms of artistic practice. By removing boundari


Gottlieb Foundation - Individual Support Grant
• Gottlieb Foundation


Zone - 5th Collective Book Open Call
• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Here we go again. We are excited to announce the Open Call for ZONE’s fifth collective book. By now, many of you already know how this process unfolds—but if you’re new here, let us take a moment to explain. At the core of ZONE is a fascination with the conversations that arise when images from entirely different origins b


"What’s New" Call for Entries by Clover Gallery
• Clover Gallery • Deadline: January 11th, 2026 • Theme: New • Prize: Online Exhibition + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE A new year signals possibility—a chance to explore, reinvent, and renew our creative vision. It is a time to step into discovery and allow growth to guide the work we make. What’s New invites artists to present works that embody change and forward movement: a brand-new piece, an innovative idea, an unexpected style, a new creative d


BBA Artist Prize - Call for Entries 2026
• BBA Gallery • Deadline: January 12th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Visual impact, meaningful storytelling, innovative conceptual approaches, technical mastery, and a strong sense of subject depth and understanding are just some of the important factors our jury of industry experts will consider when reviewing submissions. Together, these criteria allow us to recognize artis


VOYZX Fine Art Project - Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale 2026
• VOYZX Fine Art Project


Apila Ediciones - First Printing Award 2026
• Apila Ediciones • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Printing • Prize: €4,000 + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION:...


NYU Abu Dhabi - The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
• NYU Abu Dhabi


Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026
• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Bosch Parade is embarking on an ambitious new direction, guided by the bold and innovative vision of artist and curator David Bade . This edition centers around the concept “Community meets artist meets Defects,” a theme that serves as the foundation for a collaborative creative journey. Bade invites artists to step ou
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