Smarter Entry Art Competitions
September, 2026
In cooperation with Window On Photography
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Garden Party @ The Greenery 2026 End Date: 9/19/2026 5:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $20.00 USD per 1 | Additional $20.00 USD per 1 | Max: 4 |
| The Garden Party at the Greenery, taking place Saturday, September 26, from 6-9 p.m., will feature a fine art exhibition and sale of works by artists from across our region, along with music, food, wine & beer — all in the lush setting of The Greenery ... |
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Hosted by: Carnegie Arts Center Register | Read More... |
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Elemental: Earth, Air, Fire, Water End Date: 9/20/2026 8:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $15.00 USD per 3 |
| Elemental is a photography exhibition centered on earth, air, fire, and water. The elements are not just scenery. They are pressure, weather, heat, erosion, breath, flood, smoke, stone, ash, light, atmosphere, and survival. They shape the physical world, ... |
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Hosted by: The Chateau Gallery (TCG) Register | Read More... |
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Theme: The Interpretation of Dreams | Curators: Praxis Directors 2026 End Date: 9/20/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 5 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 10 |
| Photography is often seen as a record of what is real. But the frame can also become a portal—an invitation into the imagined, the unconscious, the symbolic. Like dreams, photographs can conceal, distort, or illuminate hidden truths. Praxis Gallery seeks ... |
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Hosted by: Praxis Gallery | Photo Arts Center Register | Read More... |
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After Dark End Date: 9/20/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 1 | Additional $0.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| When the sun sets, the world shifts. After Dark invites photographers to explore the mood, mystery, and hidden visual narratives of the nighttime hours. We are seeking photographic work that captures the atmosphere of twilight, deep night, and early dawn—where ... |
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Hosted by: A Photographer's Place Register | Read More... |
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The Alternative Aesthetic: Chance at the Margins End Date: 9/21/2026 12:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 5 |
| ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES EXTENDED DEADLINE for SUBMISSION: Monday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 JUROR: MICHEAL KIRCHOFF Link: www.photosc.org/participate Since the beginning of photographic history, the idea of chance has been the operative element at the ... |
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Hosted by: PhotoSC Register | Read More... |
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THE AUTUMN NATIONAL 2026 End Date: 9/24/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $30.00 USD per 1 | Additional $30.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for THE AUTUMN NATIONAL 2026 Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors. No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted. Any subject matter is considered. Cash awards given to Best ... |
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Hosted by: Cape Cod Art Center Register | Read More... |
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Across the Veil End Date: 9/27/2026 11:55:00 AM (PT) Fee: $15.00 USD per 1 | Additional $15.00 USD per 1 | Max: 8 |
| Gallery X invites artists to submit their artwork to Across the Veil, an open-call exhibition that will be on view September 30 through October 24. The mood of Across the Veil is one of quiet intensity and reverence. We seek work that feels grounded in ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery X, Inc Register | Read More... |
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Landscapes Through the Seasons End Date: 9/28/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $25.00 USD per 1 | Additional $7.50 USD per 1 | Max: 2 |
| The Guild invites artists to submit work for a juried exhibition, —an exploration of landscapes throughout the seasons. All entries accepted and exhibited Juried for Awards Only -- Juror to be announced. Prizes Awarded at Opening Reception! First ... |
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Hosted by: Portsmouth Art Guild Register | Read More... |
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2026 Shades of Gray End Date: 9/30/2026 12:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $25.00 USD per 1 | Additional $25.00 USD per 1 | Max: 3 |
| Shades of Gray is the Southwest"s premier Black and White Photographic Art show. Open to all New Mexico residents. |
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Hosted by: ANMPAS Register | Read More... |
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2026 Photo Contest End Date: 9/30/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $12.00 USD per 1 | Additional $12.00 USD per 1 | Max: * |
| We invite you to participate in our 2026 Summer Photography Contest, sharing your photographs celebrating our fishable, swimmable, drinkable rivers. Rules for Entering: The contest is open to everyone. Categories: Scenic, Birds, Wildlife, Plants, ... |
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Hosted by: Winyah Rivers Alliance Register | Read More... |
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2026 Watercolor Gone Wild - All Members Show End Date: 10/1/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $20.00 USD per 1 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 3 |
| Shown Above: The Awakening Abyss by Linda Clowes Murray November 6, 2026 - January 13, 2027 NEWS Gallery Plymouth Center for the Arts 11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org) Open to All Members ... |
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Hosted by: New England Watercolor Society Register | Read More... |
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3rd Annual Alternative Photography Exhibition End Date: 10/2/2026 8:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $25.00 USD per 3 |
| Artists are invited to submit their work exploring alternative and traditional photographic processes for a juried exhibition at Gallery X. The 3rd Annual Alternative Photography Exhibition celebrates artists embracing historic, experimental and ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery X, Inc Register | Read More... |
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VAGF at Frisco Chamber - "Texas / Frisco" End Date: 10/4/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $0.00 USD per 3 |
| Announcing a NEW Partner Gallery in Frisco! VAGF is excited to present a rotating Art Exhibit in the new home of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The theme for the first showcase is "Texas/Frisco!" - we want your take on where it’s been and where it’s ... |
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Hosted by: Visual Arts Guild of Frisco Register | Read More... |
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Full Circle End Date: 10/12/2026 10:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $30.00 USD per 3 | Additional $10.00 USD per 1 | Max: 6 |
| Full Circle—Juried National Exhibition Juror: TBD November 12– December 19, 2026 Full Circle OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 12th, 6 - 8 PM National Show, open to all media, original works. ABOUT THE THEME: FULL CIRCLE Call for Artists ... |
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Hosted by: South Shore Art Center Register | Read More... |
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Art in the Moment Exhibition End Date: 10/13/2026 1:00:00 AM (PT) Fee: $50.00 USD per 2 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| The Art League of Long Island is holding an open juried competition titled Art in the Moment. Open to artists residing in Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn and Queens, this exhibition is open to two and three-dimensional works in any medium, including photography ... |
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Hosted by: Art League of Long Island Register | Read More... |
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Telling Tales End Date: 10/15/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 5 | Additional $6.00 USD per 1 | Max: 25 |
| A Single image can have a powerful storytelling impact, change the way we see, and leave a lasting impression. Often, a signature image or motif is associated with an artist or photographer or project. We’re looking for images that stand on their own, ... |
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Hosted by: SE Center for Photography Register | Read More... |
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Nineteenth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function End Date: 10/16/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 3 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: * |
| Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, ... |
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Hosted by: Amelia Center Gallery - Gulf Coast State College Register | Read More... |
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YSA Showcase - Fresno End Date: 10/17/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $10.00 USD per 1 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| Yosemite Sierra Artists Showcase Scarab Arts Center, Fresno, CA DATES DEADLINE TO ENTER – October 17, 2026 ART INTAKE - Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 AM - 12 PM EXHIBIT – November 5, 2026, through November 28, 2026 YSA WORKSHOP – Saturday, ... |
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Hosted by: Yosemite Sierra Artists Register | Read More... |
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NYC4PA MONOCHROME End Date: 10/18/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $40.00 USD per 3 | Additional $10.00 USD per 1 | Max: * |
| KODAK, ILFORD, FUJI were the names that stood out in the early years of photography when shooting, developing and then printing were the steps to getting a great Black and White image. Memories of darkrooms, trays, chemicals as the necessary tools bring ... |
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Hosted by: NYC4PA Register | Read More... |
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2026 End of the Year Juried Exhibit End Date: 10/18/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $30.00 USD per 3 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| Artists are invited to submit their work for the jurying phase of Gallery Main Street’s “Open Theme” fine art exhibit. Visit www.DowntownTylerArts.com to learn more about Gallery Main Street. Entries due: October 18 Notifications: October 26 Drop off: ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery Main Street Register | Read More... |
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Unwritten Rules End Date: 10/20/2026 12:01:00 PM (PT) Fee: $10.00 USD per 3 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Articipate invites local emerging and established artists to submit their work for our upcoming UNWRITTEN RULES:Abstract Art Show. This juried exhibition celebrates visual art that moves beyond traditional representation to focus ... |
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Hosted by: Articipate Register | Read More... |
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2026 Holiday Gift Shop Submission End Date: 10/23/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $0.00 USD per 1 | Additional $0.00 USD per 1 | Max: * |
| This show is for approved applicants only. Congratulation on being accepted to the Phillips’ Mill Gift Shop 2026! Please use the code provided to you in your acceptance letter to "purchase" your entry. There is no fee to enter. You have until October ... |
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Hosted by: Phillips' Mill Community Association Register | Read More... |
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2026 Gallery 14 Juried Photography Exhibition Start Date: 9/21/2026 5:00:00 AM | End Date: 11/1/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $12.00 USD per 1 | Additional $12.00 USD per 1 | Max: 8 |
| Artists are invited to submit a maximum of 8 photos for the jury’s consideration. Important: accepted artists must deliver their ready-to-hang prints to Gallery 14 in person. Submission Guidelines Upload your images between Monday, September 21 and ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery 14 Read More... |
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The Members Show End Date: 11/6/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $5.00 USD per 1 | Additional $5.00 USD per 1 | Max: 15 |
| It’s that time again, the 2026-2027 Members show. Anything goes, all subjects, any photo based imagery. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, Member photographers ... |
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Hosted by: SE Center for Photography Register | Read More... |
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The Portrait End Date: 11/15/2026 11:09:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 5 | Additional $6.00 USD per 1 | Max: 25 |
| The Portrait, classic to contemporary. We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. From the keepsakes in lockets as tiny remembrances of love, to the likenesses of leaders meant to inspire and seduce with ... |
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Hosted by: SE Center for Photography Register | Read More... |
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Black, White, & More End Date: 11/15/2026 11:15:00 PM (PT) Fee: $35.00 USD per 5 | Additional $6.00 USD per 1 | Max: 15 |
| Monochrome photography, images produced with a single hue, rather than recording the colors of the object that was photographed. The SE Center is looking for all forms of Monochrome imagery, black-and-white and toned photography- all subjects, analog, ... |
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Hosted by: SE Center for Photography Register | Read More... |
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NYC4PA ARCHITECTURE End Date: 11/22/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $40.00 USD per 3 | Additional $10.00 USD per 1 | Max: * |
| The world around us is filled with areas or neighborhoods we think of as rural, suburban and urban. They each invoke images of the kinds of buildings that fill them. Are they farm houses, split level ranches, skyscrapers or are they some of the many ... |
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Hosted by: NYC4PA Register | Read More... |
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Lights in the Dark End Date: 11/29/2026 11:55:00 AM (PT) Fee: $15.00 USD per 1 | Additional $15.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| During the darkest time of year, as solstice nears, many cultures hold their festivals of light. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the glow of literal and metaphorical Lights in the Dark…rays of light, illuminated art, luminaries, political hope and ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery X, Inc Register | Read More... |
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Valley Focus: En Plein Air End Date: 12/5/2026 5:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $20.00 USD per set |
| VALLEY FOCUS: en plein air CALL FOR ARTISTS Application Deadline: 12/5/2026 The annual Valley Focus exhibition in spring 2027 is a celebration of painting en plein air! Trough this open call for entries, we expect to identify 10-15 artists and include ... |
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Hosted by: Carnegie Arts Center Register | Read More... |
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2027 Solo or Group Exhibit End Date: 12/13/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $50.00 USD per 4 |
| 2027 Featured Artist Call is now open! Deadline to submit: December 13, 2026 Exhibit Dates: July 23 to September 6 Art you interested in hosting a solo or collaborative show? 6 weeks use of the full exhibit space Assistance with hanging ... |
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Hosted by: Gallery Main Street Register | Read More... |
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About Faces End Date: 12/19/2026 5:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $20.00 USD per 1 | Additional $15.00 USD per 1 | Max: 5 |
| About Faces On view in the Carnegie Arts Center Lobby Gallery February 2 – April 24, 2027 This juried exhibition will highlight artists who capture the uniqueness of faces & figures. Selected by juror Don Hall, an artist well known in the Central ... |
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Hosted by: Carnegie Arts Center Register | Read More... |
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Unique Experiences for Women - 2026 End Date: 12/31/2026 12:00:00 PM (PT) Fee: $20.00 USD per 1 |
| Call for Entries – Lehigh Valley Women Entrepreneurs, Artisans, Authors and Artists - Unique Experiences for Women We are seeking to curate delightful and distinctive experiences, such as workshops, book signings, artist talks, and other engaging events ... |
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Hosted by: Art of the Woman - Fine Art Gallery Register | Read More... |
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Yosemite Renaissance 42 End Date: 1/15/2027 12:01:00 AM (PT) Fee: $25.00 USD per 1 | Additional $15.00 USD per 1 | Max: 8 |
| Yosemite Renaissance 42 - Call to Artists Please join us for our 42nd annual exhibition. Celebrate Yosemite and the California Sierra. Share your Vision! The Yosemite Renaissance Exhibition is an annual exhibit that offers an opportunity for artists ... |
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Hosted by: Yosemite Renaissance Register | Read More... |
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En Plein Air Frisco 2027 End Date: 3/28/2027 11:59:00 PM (PT) Fee: $65.00 USD per 0 | Additional $0.00 USD per 1 | Max: 1 |
| **Register Today!** In association with Play Frisco – City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents the 5th annual “En Plein Air Frisco” event! The event is hosted at The Grove at the Commons, (8300 McKinney Rd ... |
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Hosted by: Visual Arts Guild of Frisco Register | Read More... |
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