Annual Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition opens on July 6

The 2026 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition will open on July 6 at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery, located at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts on the South Puget Sound Community College Olympia Campus. The exhibition runs through August 27, with an opening reception on July 9. Allison Hyde, an artist, teacher, gallery director, and curator, has been selected as the guest juror. Artists residing in ten specified Washington counties are invited to submit works in all media for consideration.

AOY Art Center announces award winners of the 14th Annual Juried Show

AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.

Calls for Artists: April 2026

Multiple open calls for artists and grants have been announced for April 2026 deadlines. The 2027 Creative Capital Open Call offers unrestricted project grants up to $50,000 for artists across all 50 states, while also selecting recipients for the new State of the Art Prize, which grants $10,000 to one artist from each state and territory. Delfina Foundation, in partnership with the Jorge M. Pérez Collection, is offering four fully funded residencies for Latin American and Caribbean artists, with two spots available in this round. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is accepting submissions for its Louisiana Contemporary 2026 statewide juried exhibition, and the Handweaver’s Guild of America has issued calls for entries for its Convergence 2026 fiber art exhibitions.

AT THE ART GALLERIES

Jag Gallery in Key West has announced an open call for its 7th annual "Poolside" juried exhibition, seeking 2D and 3D original artwork with swimming pools as the subject. The show opens with a reception on August 5, and selected artists will be notified by July 12, with an entry fee of $35 per artwork and a 50/50 commission split. The article also highlights current shows at other local Key West venues: Harrison Gallery is featuring vibrant paintings by Santa Fe artist Melinda K. Hall, Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography is displaying pottery by Mark Klammer and landscape photography by Sarah Carleton, and it notes the legacy of the late textile artist Suzie dePoo.

Artists invited to submit work for Moraine Valley’s annual community show

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois, is inviting artists aged 18 and older living within 50 miles to submit up to two pieces for its 23rd annual community art show. Submissions are accepted May 19-21, with notifications on May 26. The exhibition runs May 29 to July 30, opening with a reception and awards ceremony on May 30. This year’s juror is Lisa DeLuca, a photographer and teaching artist with experience as a recruiter for art schools and a docent at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. She has previously juried the college’s high school exhibition and other regional shows.

May art guide: Exhibitions in Dayton, Cincy, Columbus and more

May’s art guide highlights several exhibitions across Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus, including "The Future of Female" at the Dayton Society of Artists, a juried show exploring women-identifying artists' perspectives; "At This Moment" at the Main Library's 2nd Floor Gallery, reflecting on contemporary life; "Teresa Olavarria: Lichen" at The Contemporary Dayton, featuring works in vitreous enamel and bronze; and a color-themed collaborative exhibition at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in partnership with Dayton Collaboratory. The guide also features a 35mm film series by photographer Jake Schneider documenting Greenville’s Swinging 8’s Square Dance Club.

“Huang, Jackson, & Terry,” May 8 through June 19

A trio of Midwest photographers—Qingjun Huang, Natalie Jackson, and Matthew Terry—will showcase their latest works at the Quad City Arts Center in Rock Island, Illinois, from May 8 through June 19. The exhibition, titled "Huang, Jackson, & Terry," features Huang, a Peoria-based freelancer born in China with international exhibition credits including Christie’s London and the Benaki Museum; Jackson, a portrait and fine arts photographer from Peoria who serves on the board of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria; and Terry, a Davenport-based contemporary photographer and Academy of Art University graduate whose work has been shown in galleries across the U.S. and Europe.

Student Art Exhibit Kicks Off At Chesapeake Gallery

Harford Community College's Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition will run from May 6-29 at the Dr. James & Lynne LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery in the Chesapeake Welcome Center. An opening reception featuring a juror's talk is scheduled for May 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by the Salon de Refuses in Joppa Hall. This year's guest juror is Matthew Moore, director of education and interpretation at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, who selected the exhibited works from student submissions.

Fairbanks Arts Association seeks original work for juried exhibition

The Fairbanks Arts Association has issued a call for entries for its upcoming juried exhibition, "Interdependence," scheduled to run from May 1 to May 30 at the Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park. Open to artists aged 18 and older living in Interior Alaska, the show will kick off with a First Friday opening reception and an awards ceremony on May 1.

The Butler Seeks Entries for National Midyear Art Exhibition

The Butler Institute of American Art has opened its call for entries for the 89th National Midyear Juried Exhibition, a prestigious competition for contemporary American artists. Open to U.S. residents aged 18 and older, the exhibition accepts 2D and relief artworks, with a submission deadline of April 17. This year’s selections will be juried by Louis A. Zona, the museum’s director emeritus, and will be on display from July 12 through August 20.

Exhibit Showcases Georgia Wood Artists

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA) in Georgia is presenting its first juried exhibition focused exclusively on wood art and woodworking, titled "Georgia Wood Artists: A Juried Exhibition." Curated by Madeline Beck, the show features works selected from over 150 submissions by artists living in Georgia, including Arnold Abelman, Jody Pollack, Abraham Tesser, Thomas Williams, and Doug Pisik. The exhibition highlights a range of techniques such as carving, woodturning, marquetry, intarsia, joinery, and epoxy woodworking, and runs from January 10 to March 22, 2026.

Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center presents Annual Juried Exhibition 2026

Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center on Maui is presenting its Annual Juried Exhibition from January 16 to February 20, 2026. The open-theme show features works in ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photography, painting, digital media, jewelry, Hawaiian cultural arts, wood, fiber, and more, juried by Denise Karabinus, Executive Director of Honolulu Printmakers. The exhibition opens with a juror walkthrough and reception on January 16, and artists from Maui and beyond were invited to submit work created within the past two years.

INTERSTATE art exhibition set to open this week

Central Washington University's Sara Spurgeon Gallery is hosting a national juried exhibition titled “INTERSTATE: Where I-90 meets I-82,” opening November 6 in Ellensburg. Juror Alexis L. Silvia, Curatorial Assistant at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, selected works by 46 artists from across the United States, including Brandin Barón, Neil Berkowitz, Shivani Bhalla, and others. The exhibition runs through December 6, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. following a 4 p.m. presentation.

Artists Enclave holds 'Tierra Verde' Juried Exhibition to combine art with activism

Artists Enclave, a Denton arts networking organization based at UNT CoLab, hosted the "Tierra Verde" Juried Exhibition throughout August 2025. The show featured over 60 artworks by Texas artists exploring the intersection of art and activism, with pieces addressing environmental issues, protests, political beliefs, and social stigmas such as menstruation. The exhibition opened on Aug. 1 with a reception attended by over 175 guests, featuring live music by Rachel Yeatts, and awarded prizes to artists including Aileen Khuu, Jose Angel Hernandez, Anadara Braun-Good, Lauren Doorish, and Genie Baranoff.

Fall 2025 art exhibitions: Calls for submissions across Georgia

A roundup of fall 2025 open calls for artists across Georgia, including metro Atlanta, Decatur, Augusta, Marietta, and Valdosta, lists nine juried exhibitions, public art commissions, and holiday markets with deadlines from August to October 2025. Opportunities range from pet-inspired 2D art and contemporary Southeastern fiber arts to Latinx heritage shows, native flower-inspired sculptures, portraiture, Halloween-themed works, and eccentric art, sponsored by local arts councils, libraries, and cultural centers.

Ferris State alumni, faculty, and students recognized among leading regional artists in 2025 West Michigan Area Show

Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) alumni, faculty, and students have been recognized in the 2025 West Michigan Area Show, a juried exhibition hosted by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The 64th annual competition drew nearly 500 entries from 14 Michigan counties, with 64 selected for inclusion. Eleven pieces by artists with KCAD connections were featured, and three received distinguished awards from juror Hubert Massey, a Detroit-based artist and educator. Notable winners include Lee Ann Frame, who won the Ward H. and Cora E. Nay Director’s Purchase Prize and the Southwest Michigan Printmakers Excellence in Printmaking Award, and Tatsuki Hakoyama, who received The Martin Maddox Prize for Imaginative Realism. Other participants include professor emeritus Jay Constantine, alumni Beth Purdy and Jackson Wrede, and students Sydney Donath and Kaylee Dirkmaat.

Don’t Miss These August Museum Exhibits in New Orleans

The article highlights several must-see museum exhibits in New Orleans for August 2025, part of the city's Museum Month program. Featured shows include "Louisiana Contemporary 2025" at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, a juried exhibition of 53 works by 50 Louisiana artists; Vince Fraser's immersive Afro-surrealist installation "Ancestral Odyssey" at the New Orleans African American Museum; and Ben Depp's aerial photography series "Edge of Tomorrow: Aerial Views of Louisiana’s Changing Coastline" at The Historic New Orleans Collection.

52 Artists Selected for Annual Artspace111 Juried Exhibition

Artspace111 in Fort Worth has announced the 52 artists selected for its 2025 Texas Juried Exhibition, the gallery's 12th annual showcase. Texas artist Jon Flaming served as juror, choosing 55 artworks from across the state. The exhibition opens July 26 and runs through August 23, with $15,000 in prizes awarded, including the $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award, which offers a future exhibition opportunity at the gallery.

P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

P. S. Art 2025, now in its twenty-third year, marks the eighteenth edition hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The juried exhibition features 137 works—including collages, drawings, paintings, and sculptures—selected from nearly 1,000 entries by New York City public school students from prekindergarten through grade 12, representing all five boroughs and District 75. The show highlights student creativity, close observation, and technical skill, with support from art teachers and partners Studio in a School and The Met.

Artspace111 Opens Call for Annual Juried Exhibition; Names Texas Artist Jon Flaming as Guest Juror

Artspace111 in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened the call for entries for its 12th annual Texas Juried Exhibition, inviting Texas artists aged 18 and over to apply by June 2. This year's guest juror is acclaimed North Texas artist Jon Flaming, known for his cubist-inflected works and cowboy identity. The exhibition will run from July 26 to August 23, with $15,000 in prizes awarded, including a $10,000 top prize named the Edmund Craig Memorial Award, which also offers a solo or group exhibition opportunity at the gallery during its 2025-2026 season.

Spring at the Museum of the Southwest brings local art, space exploration, and community celebration

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, is launching a diverse spring season featuring a blend of regional art and scientific exploration. Key highlights include the "West Texas Triangle" exhibition showcasing local talent, a specialized exhibit on space exploration at the Blakemore Planetarium, and the annual "Septemberfest" community fundraiser. The programming aims to bridge the gap between fine arts and the region's scientific interests.

Young artists take over Slidell's city gallery

Student artists from across St. Tammany Parish participated in the 35th annual Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell. The event featured an opening reception and awards ceremony, with 80 artists submitting 174 works, of which roughly 30% were selected for display. Artist and arts advocate Joshua Wichterich served as the juror for the competitive show.

Alliance for the Arts to open All Florida Exhibition, new gallery showcases in March

The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers will open its 40th Annual All Florida Exhibition on March 6, running through March 28. The juried show features 43 works by 39 artists selected from over 450 submissions, representing a wide range of styles and media from across the state. Concurrently, the venue will host 'Selected Works by Ralph Bigletti' in the Theater Gallery and 'Marilyn Hedlund’s Fine Art Acrylics Students’ Showcase' in the Member Gallery, with a free public opening reception on March 6.

Harris County Juried Exhibition

Art on the Hill

A new gallery called the Capitol Crossing Gallery of Art has opened in Washington, D.C., within the Capitol Crossing development on Capitol Hill. The gallery features over 20 artists with local connections to the DMV area, including a large lobby commission by Katherine Tzu-Lann Mann. The space is curated by Alexandra Foxworth-Hill, senior property manager for Capitol Crossing Advisors, who selects abstract works that complement the building's modern, sustainable design.

Discover the story behind the art at Depot Art Gallery’s new exhibit

Depot Art Gallery in Littleton, Colorado, has opened a new juried exhibition titled “Tell Me a Story,” running until May 16. The show features 57 works by members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, including paintings, photographs, and jewelry, each accompanied by a printed label explaining the personal story behind the piece. The exhibition was organized by artists Mary Clark and Anastasya Kossyrev, and judged by Jo Ann Nelson of Rox Arts Gallery. Awards were given at the April 24 opening reception, with top honors going to Teresa Maone, Peggy Dietz, and others.

Art in Our Region: What’s On This Month

The Grey Bruce region is experiencing a seasonal surge in artistic activity with several key exhibitions opening across local institutions and independent spaces. The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is currently headlining with 'Forecast', a dialogue between Tom Thomson’s landscapes and contemporary environmental art, alongside a retrospective of Harold Klunder’s abstract paintings. Other notable highlights include Marc Matei’s solo show at Grey Gallery and the annual juried exhibition 'Naked' at Deep Water Gallery in Wiarton.

Artspace Gallery Announces a Juried Art Exhibition: 250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent and the American Voice

Artspace Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a juried art exhibition titled "250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent and the American Voice," running from May 22 to July 18, 2026. The show features over 30 artworks in video, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, selected by juror Diego Sanchez, an artist and educator. An opening reception and juror talk will take place on May 22, with a Fourth Friday reception on June 26. Concurrently, the gallery will present "Of, By, For," an exhibition of works from Artspace artists' studios in the Elisabeth Flynn Chapman Gallery.

Stella’s Art Gallery selects ‘Size Matters’ winners | Gallery Glances

Stella's Art Gallery in Willoughby, Ohio, held its awards reception for the annual 'Size Matters' exhibition on May 8, with this year's theme requiring all works to be exactly 10 inches. Best of Show went to Breda Fallon for 'One Woman Show,' a 3D diorama. Winners in 3D included John Carreon (first and second place) and Daniel Fishwick (third); in 2D, Tatiana Strelnikova, Tracy Parsons, and Sheri Lawrence took top honors. The article also covers upcoming calls for art at the gallery, including 'The Landscape Show: Real or Fantasy' in June and 'The H2O Show' in July.

Artspace111 Opens Call for 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition

Artspace111 in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened the call for its 2026 Texas Juried Exhibition, organized by the nonprofit Love Texas Art Foundation. The annual show invites artists from across the state to apply by June 1, with juror Terri Provencal, publisher of the Dallas Arts District Guide and Patron magazine, selecting participants. Prizes include the $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award, a solo or group exhibition opportunity in 2027, and cash awards totaling thousands of dollars, with every selected artist receiving a $150 honorarium.