Opportunities

The Sustainability Virtual Art Residency supports artists who imagine a more sustainable and equitable future. The program welcomes creators exploring the interconnected well-being of our lands, waters, oceans, and communities, along with the environmental, social, cultural, and economic systems that shape daily life.
8 weeks
2 invited speakers
Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition
Deadline: August 9th, 2026

Deadline: 08/10/26
Location: Online
Website: https://www.mokuartstudio.com/open-call-residency-programs-2026

A minimum of $3,500 in cash prizes including a $2,000 prize for Best of Show will be awarded. Other cash and merit awards will be presented at the discretion of the Juror.

Up to three artworks may be submitted per artist. The fee to enter is $35 for one, two or three artworks.

• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Online entry and payment will be accepted until 11:59 PM in Mountain Time on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Submissions will be accepted only through CaFE.org.
• NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Results of the selection process will be announced on or before Wednesday June 3, 2026.
• EXHIBITION: The exhibition will be on display July 11 - September 12, 2026, in the Miriam Barranger Gallery of the St. Tammany Art Association in historic downtown Covington. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
• ARTISTS RECEPTION: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6-9pm with presentation of awards at 7pm.
• CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 6-9pm

All events are free and open to the public.

Details for Accepted Artists:

• DELIVERY OF ART TO GALLERY: All shipments and hand-delivered pieces must be received at the gallery between: July 1 – July 3, 2026 during gallery hours. No later than: July 3, 2026.
• PICK UP OF HAND-DELIVERED WORK: September 16 – 19, 2026, during gallery hours.
• RETURN OF SHIPPED WORK: No later than, Saturday, September 19, 2026
• INSURANCE: Artists are encouraged to provide insurance on their work. STAA is not providing insurance at this time.
• SHIPPING: All accepted work must be shipped via FEDEX to STAA in reusable crates with shipping PRE-PAID for return. Artists may create a personal shipping account at www.fedex.com/us to pay shipping and print labels for return. Artwork not delivered via FEDEX or which does not include a pre-paid label for return will not be accepted. Your piece will be returned and will not be admitted to the exhibition.

Application Requirements

• Open to contemporary artists ages 18 and up from across the United States.
• Accepted artwork is original visual art completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at STAA.
• There are no size restrictions; however, space limitations do not allow STAA to accommodate film, video or large installations.
• Reproductions of artwork are also not admitted.
• More details will be provided to artists if selected for the exhibition.

Deadline: 05/16/26
Location: United States
Website: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17277

We're looking for artists who are ready to grow, connect, and see what's possible. Applications are open now for The CU's sixth Incubator Cohort! This 18-month, studio-based residency brings a diverse group of artists together to work and learn in a dynamic open studio environment.

The Cedars Union creates a collaborative learning environment giving artists an opportunity to learn from and teach one another. At The Cedars Union, artists work as part of a cohesive community, applicants must have a dedication to community, their work, and a drive for a successful art career. The Cohort at The Cedars Union is a year-and-a-half long program (18 months) with access to a micro-studio in the studio hall along with 14 to 18 peers.

The program provides artists with affordable studio space, 24/7 access to tools, equipment, and an artistic community. Cohort members have access to all available amenities including fibers facilities, printmaking facilities, ceramics facilities, woodshop, computer labs, and a large array of tools, resources, and programming. The Cedars Union also provides hands-on training via workshops and demos, regular artist member critiques, and exhibition opportunities. Members are encouraged to take an active role in this collaboration with the ability to lead or participate in critiques, classes and workshops, events and projects, and various committees

Applicants will request a micro-studio size and upon acceptance enter into an 18-month lease commitment. Studios are designed in a variety of sizes and set ups ranging from 64 to 200 square feet, available in two distinct designs. All studios are available to rent at $1.60 per square foot. All studios are designed without doors and with low walls in order to reinforce core values of the Cohort program; collaboration, community, and visibility. Studio assignments are made based on applicant preference and jury scoring

Applicants for the Cohort program must be 18 or older and live within 75 miles of The Cedars Union (located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas). Selected Artists Start Date: Week of August 31st 2026, Program runs through February 27th, 2028 (18 months total).

The Cedars Union Cohort VI Incubator Program Jurors are:

• Emily Budd, SMU
• Christina Hahn, Cohort 4
• Thomas Feulmer, The Warehouse
• Ade Omotosho, DMA
• Ahava Silkey-Jones, Dallas College

Application Requirements:
Personal Identification Form
CV
Bio/Artist Statement
Statement of Intent
Diversity Statement
5 images of your work

Deadline: 6/13/26
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: https://www.cedarsunion.org/cohort-membership/

Houston Arts Alliance on behalf of Southwest Airlines and Houston Airports

Budget: $215,000.00 for the acquisition of multiple works of art
Deadline: Monday, June 01, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST
Location: HOU Baggage Claim Corridor
Eligibility: Texas Artists

To submit, visit SUBMITTABLE LINK
Only applications sent via Submittable will be considered.

Summary
On behalf of Southwest Airlines and Houston Airports, Houston Arts Alliance requests the submissions of multiple two or three-dimensional artworks for direct purchase for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion Project at William P. Hobby Airport. The approved works will become a part of the City of Houston’s permanent civic art collection.

As passengers make their way from their gates to the baggage claim and exits, the main corridor provides opportunities for two art display cases. Glass-protected displays offer space for wall-hung or three-dimensional pieces. A large 4’ x 8’ x 2’5” opening to each case allows works at a variety of forms and scales. The inspiration for this work is “Space City” to connect with the celestial designs of the adjacent baggage claim hall and the exterior passenger canopy.

Artists or sellers of the selected artwork will be responsible for delivering the pieces to a designated location in Houston, TX. Purchase price to include costs of framing, delivery, shipping, or other needs for the delivery for installation-ready artwork. Artworks requiring a plinth or display shelf must include those features with the acquisition submission and in the total purchase price.

The Hobby Airport West Concourse Expansion will include seven new gates, a state-of-the-art baggage handling system, additional baggage claim carousels and a protective canopy connecting the terminal to the parking garage.

Houston Airports is the City of Houston’s Department of Aviation. Comprised of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD) / Houston Spaceport, Houston Airports served 62 million passengers in 2025. Houston Airports is one of the largest airport systems in North America and serves as a primary gateway to Latin America and the South-Central region of the United States. Houston Airports is the winner of the World’s Best Airport Art Program, awarded by Skytrax in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Civic Art at Houston Airports enhances the passenger experience by building and presenting a world-class collection of regional, national and international artworks.

Eligibility
THE FOLLOWING ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:

• Open to all Texas artists and galleries in Texas submitting on behalf of Texas artists.
  ○ Texas Artist is defined as:
• Born in the State of Texas, or
• Currently residing within the State of Texas
• Galleries submitting applications for more than one artist must submit individual applications for each applicant/artist.
• If multiple artists are included on the same application, the submission will be marked as ineligible.
• Artists can be living or deceased.
  ○ Secondary market artwork will also be considered.
• Living artists or artist teams for whom applications are submitted must be 18 years of age or older.
   
  THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:
• Artists currently under contract for a City of Houston Civic Art project.
• City of Houston employees.
• Elected City Officials, Mayor’s Office of the Arts, and their immediate family.
• Houston Arts Alliance employees, Board members, Advisory Board members, and their immediate family.
  Applications that do not meet all eligibility criteria or application requirements will be withdrawn from consideration.
  Budget
• Artworks for consideration must be priced at fair market value.
• The total price listed for each object must include the cost of delivery by the artist (or submitter) to a collection site within Houston, Texas, designated by HAA.
  Application Requirements
• Each artist or gallery may submit up to three (3) artworks per artist. Each entry is one artwork. There are no limits to the number of artists a gallery can submit.
• Artist(s) resume or CV (3 pages maximum per artist)
• Artist Statement (500 words maximum)
  o An artist statement is a written description of the work that helps the audience access or understand it. The purpose of the artist statement is to inform, add context, and present process and conceptual ideas to the viewer, which may include sources, ideas, and materials in your current practice.
• Digital images of the artworks. Applicants can submit up to three (3) images in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB, of the same artwork. One video, no longer than 30 seconds, may also be accepted per artwork. Image details should include:
  o Artist Name
  o Work Title
  o Year Completed
  o Dimensions (inches – H x W x D)
  o Material
  o Price
  Other Requirements for Three-Dimensional Work:
  ● Artwork should not exceed a height of 40 inches or a depth of 24 inches.
  ● All artwork must exist and have been completed before December 31, 2025. Works in progress or concept proposals will not be considered.
  ● Subject matter depicting obscene, sexually explicit, social, political, religious, racially demeaning, or other subjects that the City of Houston deems to be inappropriate for an airport environment will not be accepted.
  Other Requirements for Two-Dimensional Work:
  ● Artwork should not exceed a height of 40 inches or width of 72 inches.
  ● All artwork must exist and be accomplished before December 31, 2025. Works in progress or concept proposals will not be considered.
  ● Framed 2-D artwork must be ready to hang, prepared with D-rings, French cleat, or other appropriate hardware, as required. Framed works should be noted as such.
  ● Mounted 2-D artwork must be ready to hang, prepared with appropriate hardware and installation instructions. Mounted artworks should be noted as such.
  ● Photography and works on paper must be made from archival materials and must be framed with the appropriate museum quality glazing.
  ● Subject matter depicting obscene, sexually explicit, social, political, religious, racially demeaning, or other subjects that the City of Houston deems to be inappropriate for an airport environment will not be accepted.
  Artworks for consideration will also be subject to the following criteria:
  ● All artwork for consideration must be titled.
  ● All artwork must be ready to install for public presentation.
  ● Artworks must meet or exceed the City of Houston ADA requirements.
  ● Artworks should be resistant to graffiti and vandalism and require minimal maintenance.
  ● Artworks should be family-friendly and suitable for public display to a diverse, and international audience at the airport.
  ● Artwork must be durable and have a life span of at least 20 years.
  ● Artwork should make a significant artistic addition to the City’s Civic Art Collection and demonstrate a specific artistic voice, perspective, or aesthetic.
  Selection Process
  ● A six-person panel comprised of arts representatives, community representatives, and Houston Airport System representatives will review artwork submissions and recommend artworks for purchase.
  Location and Site
  William P. Hobby West Concourse Expansion, 7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
  See linked site plans and images for more information.

Contracting
Established in 1999, Houston Civic Art is a City of Houston Mayor’s Office of the Arts (MOA) program that contracts with Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) to manage projects.
Selected Artists or Galleries will enter into a Purchase Agreement with HAA. A sample agreement is linked HERE.

Selected artists will also be required to sign a Visual Artist Rights Act (VARA) Waiver with the City of Houston. View a sample of the waiver HERE

Timeline

All dates are subject to change.
RFA Released: Week of April 27th
Artist Info Session # 1: May 12, 2026 Artist Info Session # 2: May 19, 2026
Deadline for questions: May 22, 2026
RFA submission deadline: June 01, 2026
Selected artist notified by HAA: August 25, 2026
Purchase Agreement: August 28, 2026
Artwork Delivery: September 2026

**HAA will host two (2) artist information sessions about this RFA via Zoom. Click the links below to register for a session. **

• Artist Info Session #1 – Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE.
• Artist Info Session #2 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 6:00 PM REGISTER HERE.
  Contact

For questions and/or more information, please do not contact the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of the Arts (MOA) or Houston Airports. Direct all inquiries to:

Houston Arts Alliance - Civic Art Division
Subject Line: RFA for William P. Hobby Airport Southwest Airlines Expansion
Civicart@haatx.com

Please submit all questions in writing via email no later than Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5 PM CST to civicart@haatx.com. Questions will be answered as they are received. All answers to questions received by the question due date will be posted publicly to the Houston Arts Alliance FAQ Page for this project HERE.

Deadline: 06/01/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://houstonartsalliance.submittable.com/submit/36e0b5d2-9ef6-437a-8356-118009bfb616/southwest-expansion-hobby-airport-request-for-acquisitions

Small Works: 48th Harper College National Juried Exhibition

Small Works is a national juried show of artwork no more than 24” in its largest dimension (including frame). All media are eligible except jewelry, film/video. All entries are judged from digital files. One $30 nonrefundable fee entitles each artist to submit up to three entries. Purchase awards may be available for accepted work. Accepted artists may be selected for a solo show at Harper College. A color catalog will be published in conjunction with the exhibition.

Juror: Dan Devening, Chicago-based artist, educator, curator, gallerist and writer

Entry deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026 (end of day)

Exhibition: September 8 – October 15, 2026

For further information and Online Entry: https://www.harpercollege.edu/smallworks

Questions: smallworks@harpercollege.edu

Deadline: 06/16/26
Location :Palatine, IL
Website: https://www.harpercollege.edu/smallworks

For artists, writers, poets and musicians, any creative who needs some quiet and peace to enhance your creative process on our 21-acre property about five miles outside the town of Dripping Springs, in the Texas Hill Country.

We are offering one-week to one-month, self-guided retreats for a modest retreat fee of $1200/week. Interested in work trade for a discounted stay? We are always looking for people with the skills and motivation to help us maintain this family run property. Please send in your information and we can evaluate on a case by case basis.

Deadline: 12/31/26
Location: Dripping Springs, TX
Website: https://bartoncreekcabin.com/

$20,000 In Awards and Honorariums, including $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 1, 2026

The Love Texas Art Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for the 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by Terri Provencal, Publisher & Editor In Chief, Patron Magazine. The total 2026 prize amount is $20,000, with the $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award, awarded to the First Place Prize winner. The Edmund Craig Memorial Award honors the memory and legacy of Kenneth Craig Johnson and Stan Edmund Sewell, who were great supporters of the arts.

The exhibition is hosted by Artspace111 and will be open July 25 - August 29, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours, Tuesday - Friday 11am - 5pm, and Saturday 11am - 2pm.

Contemporary 2D and 3D works that follow the requirements detailed in the prospectus are eligible for acceptance, artwork selected by the juror from the eligible submissions will be included in the exhibition at Artspace111 and are eligible for awards. As mentioned above, over $20,000 will be awarded to artists in the exhibition, including $15,000 to the artists with the best works in show selected by the Juror, and the $10,000 First Place Edmund Craig Memorial Award will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2027. As a new benefit for 2026, the Love Texas Art Foundation will award a $150 honorarium to every artist selected for the Texas Juried Exhibition.

Artists selected for the exhibition will be notified by June 26, 2026 and award winners will be announced at the opening reception event on Saturday, July 25, 2026 by the juror.

Visit Artspace111.com for more information.

Prizes (totaling $20,000+)

Edmund Craig Memorial Award: $10,000 + opportunity to show at Artspace111 in a group or solo exhibition in 2027
Second Prize: $2000
Third Prize: $1000
Honorable Mention (x4): $500
All Selected Artist Honorarium: $150 to each artist
Awards will be announced and disbursed at the Opening Reception on July 25, 2026.

Deadline: 06/01/26
Location : Fort Worth, TX
Website: https://artspace111.com/call-for-texas-artists/

The foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Vilcek Foundation Grants. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit applications for projects and operations that align with our mission and funding priorities.
Applications must be submitted through the Vilcek Foundation Grant Portal. Interested applicants are encouraged to explore our frequently asked questions guide, which includes detailed information about eligibility, application requirements, and a step-by-step guide to the application.

The application deadline is April 30, 2026. All proposed activities and operations included in grant applications must take place between September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027.

If you have questions regarding the Vilcek Foundation’s grantmaking, please contact us at grants@vilcek.org.

Deadline: 04/30/26
Location: New York, NY
Website: https://vilcek.org/grants/

Sunspot Lit’s current open call accepts all types of fiction and nonfiction up to 3,500 words. No restrictions on category, theme or genre. See guidelines, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.

Closing Date: 05/31/26

Location: Online

Website: http://www.SunspotLit.com

Ghost Pepper Glass welcomes local artists (Central Texas) to submit their artwork for the Period Design exhibit, which will run at the Ghost Pepper Gallery from June 9 to July 18, 2026.

Period Design pays homage to a particular piece that impacted the world at a specific period of time. The Great Sphinx, the Greek columns, the African seed bead jewelry, the Victorian bustle dress, the Art Deco architecture, and the modern jeans are a few examples of iconic period design. This exhibit will showcase an array of patterns, fashion items, architectural designs, etc, that inspired, shaped or influenced the artist.

There is no application fee and you may submit up to 3 gallery-ready 3D and 2D original artwork for this exhibit. We accept different mediums like glass, ceramic, metal, fabric, textiles, paintings, mixed media, etc., no larger than 30” nor exceeding 25 lbs. Let us see your take on your favorite design from any period of time!

Learn more about this call for art and apply here: https://ghostpeppergallery.com/pages/period-design-art-exhibit

Submissions deadline: May 25, 11:59 PM

Deadline: 5/25/26

Location: Central Texas

Website: https://ghostpeppergallery.com/pages/period-design-art-exhibit

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is requesting design proposals to update three utility boxes within the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning April 1st, 2026, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for three utility boxes along Austin Ave at 8th St, 7th St, and 2nd St. The goal of the Utility Box Art Project is to use utility boxes as canvases for works of art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A digital image of the artwork will be used to produce a vinyl wrap that will be printed and installed by a professional printing company. To view the current utility boxes, please visit https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/utility_box_art.php

DESIGN GUIDELINES: Artwork on utility boxes functions as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of creating a vibrant, inclusive and interesting urban environment. There is no specific theme requested; successful proposals will foster community pride and contribute to a sense of identity for the citizens. Ideal artwork will use bright, vibrant colors and designs that stand out at a distance. The board encourages you to visualize how your design will look from far away and from all sides.

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists 18 and older

STIPENDS: Artists selected will receive a $500 stipend upon installation of the artwork.

INSTALLATION DATE: Installations will take place in August 2026.

APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com between April 1st and May 31st, 2026: https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit

SELECTION: From the entries submitted by the May 31st deadline, the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board will select (3) designs at the June 16th Arts and Culture Board meeting. Selected artists will be notified by the end of June. Artwork will be replaced every 2-3 years.

APPLICATION FEE: None

Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetowntexas.gov

Closing Date: 05/31/26

Location: Georgetown, TX

Website: https://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown_art_center/for_artists/open_calls.php

The Forney Arts Council and the City of Forney are now accepting artists and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2026 Forney Sazón: A Latin Food and Cultural Festival!

Event Day & Hours: May 16, 2026 12pm-5pm

Location: Spellman Amphitheater at Forney Community Park 241 FM 548, Forney, TX 75126

Mediums/Categories:

Painting
Art Photography
Drawing
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Sculpture
Pottery/ Ceramics
Fiber Arts
Digital Art
Wood
Glass
Jewelry
Leather
Metalworks
Literary
Bed/Bath/Scent
Culinary Gourmet Prepackaged Food Products (Not Mobile Food Vendors / Food Trucks)
Event Themed Home Goods & Seasonal Decor
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Booth Fee: FAC Members- $35 and Non-FAC Members- $75

For complete details and vendor application please visit:

https://www.theforneyartscouncil.org/news/2026/4/2/forney-sazon-latin-food-cultural-festival

Closing Date: 4/30/26

Location: Forney, TX

Website: https://www.theforneyartscouncil.org/news/2026/4/2/forney-sazon-latin-food-cultural-festival

Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants is a grant program that supports craft guilds and cultural organizations rooted in preserving and sustaining craft traditions, community-based knowledge, and hands-on making across America’s heartland.

Through unrestricted funding and shared learning with other guild leaders, Heartland Craft Guilds builds organizational capacity by supporting the leadership and operational systems that help organizations serve members, deepen practice, and maintain long-term stability and organizational health.

Heartland Craft Guilds is a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), developed with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The program reflects a shared commitment to hands-on engagement with materials, mastery of technique, and the preservation, innovation, and evolution of heritage work, particularly within under-resourced and historically overlooked communities.

M-AAA expects to grant a total of $180,000 in the region, through 15 unrestricted, non-matching organizational grants of $12,000 each.
Program at a glance

• Grant amount: $12,000
• Number of awards: 15
• Total funding: $180,000
• Funding type: Unrestricted operating support
• Eligible region: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations in this geography
• Program length: One year
• Participants will also engage in more than 50 hours of learning opportunities over the one-year program period.
  Applications open March 24, 2026, and close May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Closing Date: 05/16/26

Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations

Website: https://www.maaa.org/for-organizations/heartland-craft-guilds/

Summer 2026 Marketing Internship
Location: Bee Cave Arts Foundation Gallery,
Time Commitment: June 1-August 15, 8–12 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Application Deadline - April 30, 2026

About Us
The Bee Cave Arts Foundation is a community-focused art gallery dedicated to showcasing local artists and creating meaningful arts experiences with classes for all ages. We’re looking for a motivated college student interested in gaining hands-on experience in arts marketing and nonprofit operations.

Internship Overview
This unpaid internship offers real-world experience in marketing, communications, and gallery operations. The intern will play an active role in promoting exhibitions, events, and programs while building a professional portfolio.
Responsibilities
Assist with social media content creation and scheduling (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Help maintain and update event calendars
Draft short articles, artist highlights, and promotional content for publication
Support marketing campaigns for exhibitions, camps, and community events
Assist with email newsletters and outreach efforts
Provide general support for gallery events as needed

Qualifications
Current college student (marketing, communications, art, or related field preferred)
Strong writing and communication skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Interest in the arts and community engagement
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in arts marketing and nonprofit operations
Portfolio-worthy writing and social media content
Networking opportunities with artists and community leaders
Flexible schedule and supportive environment

To Apply
Please send a brief introduction, resume, and (if available) marketing or social media samples to:
info@beecavearts.foundation

Closing Date: 04/30/26

Location: Bee Cave, Texas

Website: https://beecavearts.foundation/

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art 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.

All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography. This is the 10th annual Waterscapes art competition that gallery has held.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is May 1, 2026.
Please for full competition guidelines and to submit.

About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.

Closing Date: 05/01/26

Location: Santa Fe/Online

Website: https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/