WSQ Fall 2025 Special Issue: "Femme Futures"
Editors: Andie Silva and Shereen Inayatulla, York College, CUNY

This issue explores how the physical body redefines feminist scholarship, art, and activism amid current global challenges. It examines the body as a site of intersectional identities, violence, and resistance, centering on marginalized communities.

Topics may include embodied labor, body politics, disability, reproductive rights, trans embodiments, racialization, incarceration, body ecologies, technology, and more.

Submissions welcomed in all printable media: academic articles, memoir, fiction, poetry, and visual art. Scholars, artists, and activists experiencing marginalization are especially encouraged to submit.

Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival (BFMAF) is the UK’s Festival for New Cinema & Artists’ Moving Image. BFMAF is committed to the mutual development of artists, audiences, critics, filmmakers, and programmers. They make the festival possible.

All entries are predominantly considered for the New Cinema Awards but may also be considered for other strands presented in Berwick-upon-Tweed, 27 – 30 March 2025.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 28th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition.

4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases will be awarded.

There is no theme for this solo art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 28th “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will judge the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show. From that group of 12 artists, the gallery will award 4 monthly Solo Art Exhibitions and the next 8 artists will be featured in the gallery’s Artist Showcase Section.

The first of the four Solo Art Exhibitions will begin on September 15, 2024, and each solo exhibition will run for approximately 30 days through January 14, 2025. The Artist Showcase features will also begin on September 15, 2024, with one of the 8 artists being shown on the 1st and 15th of each month. The Artist Showcase content will be the artist's Solo Art Series entry package.

Amateur or professional 2D & 3D artists (including photography and digital art), worldwide, with or without prior group or solo art exhibition experience, are encouraged to submit their best abstract and/or representational art.

The competitive process will encompass not only the quality and depth of the artist’s artwork but will also include an evaluation of the overall presentation of the artist’s biography and artist’s statement as included in the entry package. The requirement of a complete entry package creates an opportunity for the artist to craft and/or to polish their current artist statement and artist biography.

Extensive worldwide publicity & promotion, hundreds of press releases for winning artists.

Entry Fee: $26.00

Deadline to enter is September 5, 2024.

Presenting Art Collide’s "Open Theme”, Fall 2024, international competition and online exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their preferred media and style. The competition's theme is "Open," allowing participants to express their creativity by submitting artworks on any subject matter of their choice. Only artists whose works are selected as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased online and advance to the final round of judging, where they will be considered for cash prizes, including the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000.

Open Theme:

In contrast to themed competitions that dictate a specific topic or idea, open-themed contests like this one grant artists the freedom to express their creativity without confines on subject matter. Such competitions foster a plethora of artistic interpretations and styles, enabling artists to delve into diverse themes, concepts, and genres driven by their personal interests, experiences, or creative musings. This format empowers artists to exhibit their uniqueness and artistic flair.

Open-themed art contests encompass a broad spectrum of visual arts, spanning painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, and more. The open theme's adaptability results in a varied and dynamic array of submissions, establishing an inclusive platform that accommodates artists with varying preferences and styles.

Union Hall’s annual Rough Gems Curatorial Program showcases the work of three Denver-based curators or curatorial teams in a pop-up exhibition format. Each of the three selected curators/curatorial teams receives access to Union Hall’s space, budget, and additional resources in order to create a three-week pop-up exhibition with supplemental programming.

Hidden, secretive, sexy black. Seductive, powerful, elegant black. Formal, prestigious, mysterious black. Step into the womb of night and bring on the noir! If your piece features dominant black—or simply features black in a prominent way—it is eligible!

A juried group photo show with an open theme at Black Box Gallery.

For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com

Divide Magazine is an Art Magazine that features global artists on the rise. Divide Magazine has an annual viewership of over 86,000+ viewers and hosts 18,500+ followers on Instagram @dividemag.

Some high profile artists we've featured in the past include;

-Popovy Sisters
-Coderch & Malavia Sculptors
-Erik Minter
-Annan Affotey

ELIGIBILITY

Artists from any country are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation, crafts, fashion, illustration, and more. Selected artists will be featured in issue 11 set to release at the end of September 2024.

There is no specific theme for this issue.

Must be 18 and over.

HOW TO APPLY

You may submit multiple entries for different projects/works, there is no limit.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Deadline to submit all works is September 15th 2024.

The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition
Thank you for your interest in applying to Wayne Art Center’s 2024 The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition. The exhibition runs from October 13 through November 16, 2024 in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery, Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087.

2 Works Permitted per Application

Call for Entries for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition: Wayne Art Center invites submissions in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and mixed media works that explore the overlapping territories of portraiture and visual storytelling.

Artists 18+ from PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD, VA and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit up to two original works created between 2022 and 2024. Artists are permitted to submit additional applications. The artist should use the same name and contact (including email) information for each application but must use a different username and password for additional applications.

Juror – Scott Noel
Scott Noel serves as juror for The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative – A Juried Exhibition.

After completing undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, Noel moved to Philadelphia in 1978. His first important solo exhibition was in the Fleisher Challenge Series in 1980. Since that time, he has mounted over 40 major shows across the country. Noel is represented by Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia and his work is included in numerous private, public and corporate collections including the Museum of the Pennsylvania Academy, the Woodmere Art Museum, the Arkansas Art Center and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. From 1996-2024, Noel taught drawing and painting in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His legacy as an educator also includes teaching at The University of the Arts, Arcadia University and Community College of Philadelphia.

"Figure paintings have always wedded specific individuals with narrative roles. Think of Lorenzo de Medici, Hendrickje, Stoffels, Victorine Meurent and Leigh Bowery playing both themselves and characters in the pictorial fictions of Botticelli, Rembrandt, Monet and Lucian Freud. Almost all figure paintings imply a question about the relationship between the model and the role they play even in boardroom portraits of captains of industry. Characterization, analysis, likeness and a sense of drama are entangled in visual art." Juror Scott Noel

Awards
Prizes in the amount of $3,000+ will be awarded and presented at the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

Works submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2022. All works must be for sale. Works previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center are not eligible.

Collaborative work is accepted. Please include all artists’ names on the online application.

Please contact Wayne Art Center if you have an excessively large and/or complex installation. Additional expense will be incurred by the artist if artwork requires carpentry, special surface treatment to gallery walls or a custom-built pedestal/armature or specific installation request.

All accepted work MUST BE HAND-DELIVERED to and RETRIEVED from Wayne Art Center. NO shipped work will be accepted. NO exceptions.

Artwork must remain on display throughout the duration of the exhibition.

​​Entry Information
All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. File Format: JPEG or JPG only. File Size under 5mb. Please name each jpeg/jpg file with the TITLE of the work and specify multiple views with "full" or "detail" view.

The entry fee is $50 for up to 2 artworks. Entry fee is non-refundable.

Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or PayPal will be accepted for entry fee payment. The application will not be finalized until the entry fee has been paid. Entries must be complete and submitted by midnight, September 16, 2024.

For 3D works, a detail image may be submitted along with the overall image- therefore up to two views per piece for 3D works is allowed for up to two pieces. All images should be at least 300 dpi resolution. Artists are permitted to submit additional applications. The artist should use the same name and contact (including email) information for each application but must use a different username and password for additional applications. A$50 fee is applied to each application.

Exhibition inventory for works invited to this exhibit will be created from your submission listings. Updates, edits and changes to any part of listings for title/medium/size/price of work after entry and for the in-gallery exhibition can be made only by contacting WAC. A $25 administrative fee applies to any requested changes. Artists are asked to carefully review submission info before completing entry.

Calendar of Events
Online Entries Accepted
July 23, 2024 - September 16, 2024

Final Deadline for Entries
Monday, September 16, 2024- Midnight EST

Notification of Accepted/Declined Work
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Hand Delivery of Work
Tuesday, October 8, 10am-5pm

Exhibition
October 13 through November 16, 2024

Opening Reception and Awards
Sunday, October 13, 2024
3-5pm

Exhibition Closes
Saturday, November 16, 2024
4pm

Retrieval of Work
Saturday, November 16, 2024 4-5pm (no earlier pickups) AND
Monday, November 18, 2024 10am-5pm

Communications
Notification to artists will be shared via e-mail. An e-mail will be sent for EACH image submitted. Please read each result e-mail carefully, to understand the status of each submission. The artist contact email provided on the online application must remain active during the submission and exhibition process. The artist is responsible for checking email (and SPAM) for acceptance and/or decline and other information regarding Wayne Art Center’s The Figure: Portraiture & Narrative - A Juried Exhibition. Notifications will be shared via email on September 25. Please do not contact Wayne Art Center for updates regarding notifications until after notifications are emailed on September 25 and after checking SPAM/Junk Files.

Insurance and Liability
While all precautions will be taken to ensure the protection of selected work upon receipt, Wayne Art Center cannot assume liability for any loss or damage to artwork in transit. Wayne Art Center provides insurance coverage only while work is on our premises. All work will be insured for 60% of its retail value.

Submission of work to this exhibition constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist to all terms and conditions of this entire prospectus, which includes, but is not limited to, the right of Wayne Art Center to use entries images for publicity purposes. Wayne Art Center will not be responsible for works not claimed by Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Work not retrieved by November 27, 2024 will become the property of Wayne Art Center and available for sale at 100% commission to WAC.

Installation
All work should be submitted installation ready. Framed work should arrive wired and ready to hang and 3D work should be stable enough to sit securely on a pedestal or come with a base that provides stability. If artwork installation is overly complex, Wayne Art Center will contact the artist to request assistance with the installation process. An artist may be required to assume financial responsibility for any alternations (painted walls, site-specific pedestals, armatures, lighting, electrical, etc.) that are requested or required by a particular installation. The artist is welcome to install their complex artworks if necessary. Installation requests must be requested in advance and approved by Wayne Art Center.

Sales Policy
All work must be for sale and the price identified on the entry application must remain constant throughout the duration of the exhibition. Wayne Art Center processes all sales and will retain 40% commission of the sale price, or on any sale that results from mediation by Wayne Art Center staff. Wayne Art Center processes all resulting commissions of work that occur as a result of this exhibition at the same rate of 60/40 Artist/WAC.

Contact Information
Pam McLean-Parker, Exhibition Coordinator, [email protected]

Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
610.688.3553 x211
wayneart.org

Questions
For questions regarding prospectus and exhibition, please contact Pam McLean-Parker Exhibition Coordinator at [email protected] or 610-688-3553, ext. 211. For online submission support, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Join us at the Mendocino Art Center (MAC) for the Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO), our annual plein air festival.
Nestled along the stunning Mendocino Coast of northern California, our festival offers a picturesque canvas where the Pacific Ocean meets breathtaking landscapes. Renowned for its unique quality of light, which artists describe as unmatched anywhere in the world, Mendocino provides a diverse palette of subjects—from rugged coastal views and serene beaches to charming Victorian buildings and pastoral vineyards.

This is an unmissable opportunity for artists to capture the sublime beauty of the region and for collectors to discover and acquire new works of art directly from the creators. Whether you're looking to gather with fellow artists, enhance your technique, or simply celebrate art in one of the most scenic settings on the West Coast, MOPO promises an enriching experience for all.

Mark your calendars, bring your easels, and prepare to be inspired! Use the link below to register for the Mendocino Open Paint Out. We look forward to celebrating the vibrant art community together in Mendocino this September.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery’s 14th Annual “Animals” Online Juried Art Competition for possible inclusion in the Gallery’s October 2024 online group art exhibition.

Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The "Animals" theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of animal art. Animal subjects include any living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that may also live in water.

Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.

The deadline to apply to this art competition is September 26, 2024.

For further information and to apply online: https://lightspacetime.art/14th-annual-animals-online-art-competition-2024/

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed online art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is the gallery's intention to help today's artists to successfully market their art to a worldwide audience.

Introducing ArtExpress Art Sanctuary International Competition and online exhibition. This art competition is open to artists of all ages internationally. There are no restrictions on media or style. The theme for this competition is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating human creativity and artistic expression. This call for entry is open as from the 29th July – 30th September 2024 to all artists of all nationalities. Open to amateur and professional artists from all the countries of the world.

ART SUBMISSIONS:
Submit three artworks with their titles, mediums, sizes in centimeters and prices in USD. ArtExpress art jury of 9 art curators each representing a different field in the art world will ensure a fair and balanced selection process. They will review submitted artworks and announce the art prize winners in a month from the date submissions are closed.
*Note that the art submissions can be of any style and medium with no limitations.
*Note that the art submissions should be at least 50cm x 50cm and above in size.
Submissions should be done via our email address which is [email protected] .
The competition welcomes submissions in various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital media, printing, and mixed media.

PHOTOS/IMAGES OF THE WORKS:
Up to three photographs of the work you are submitting. Photos must have between 1MB and 2MB and must be sent in JPG or PNG format. You can send different images of the same entry, but at least one must show the whole painting. Please, submit good quality images of your artwork, so the details of the work can be seen. We also encourage you to include an image of the artist standing with the work.

ENTRY FEE:
A registration entry fee of $45 is a requirement for eligibility paid through PayPal, Debit or Credit Cards via the below payment link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KJ5U8Y9L2B7UQ
The entry fee is non-refundable, refunds cannot be provided after entry. No refunds will be given for ineligible or disqualified entries. Entry fees will be used to cover administrative costs, exhibition costs, and social media marketing.

ART PRIZE:
ArtExpress will pay the Cash Prize of $30,000 through PayPal or via the specific Debit or Credit Cards issued by the artists.
The 1st place winner of ArtExpress Art Sanctuary International Competition receives $15,000, the 2nd place winner $10,000, and the 3rd place winner $5,000.
All artists to participate are advised to have an active PayPal account, a Debit or Credit Card that is capable of receiving funds. The artists can use this money however they please.

COPYRIGHT POLICY:
By entering ArtExpress Art Sanctuary International Competition, you agree that you are submitting images of your own original artwork and not that of other artists or material in which you do not hold the copyright. The original work does not have to currently be in your possession.

IMAGE USAGE RIGHTS:
You are also agreeing, in advance, to have your submitted artwork and your image published to any print or digital/electronic property of ArtExpress Inc. This includes, but is not limited to, print and digital magazines, newsletters, websites, e-mails, social media pages, and promotional materials in perpetuity.

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS:
Submitting artists may be invited to be featured in our Monthly Artist Features, have their work included in the ArtExpress Store and in the Curated Online Exhibition Space.
ArtExpress will offer additional artist exposure for artists whose work catches the attention of the curators, but who do not receive the Competition Art Prize or an Artist Profile Page. The artists may be invited for exposure in ArtExpress submission highlights of our monthly art catalogue promotion to our collectors which in turn makes it possible for the artists to close sales.
ArtExpress will purchase 10 notable artworks each worth at least $1000 from artists who have submitted artworks but have not won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the competition art prize.The 10 artists will be announced and their artworks will be showcased.
ArtExpress will also issue a certificate of artistic merit for the year of participation to all artists who distinguished themselves from a qualitative perspective, whether or not they are finalists. This certificate will be issued to provide the artists with international prestige and recognition.

ACCEPTANCE:
By participating, the artist acknowledges that they are familiar with these regulations and expressly accept them without reservation.

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, installation, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.

Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

Fusion Art announces the 10th Annual Leaves & Petals Art Competition.

For this competition, both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting flowers, leaves, herbs, plants, shrubs, bushes, hedges and other botanical or floral subjects.

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 October 1, 2024.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 14th Annual “Open” (No Theme) Online Art Competition.

There is no theme for this open art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.

Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.

Deadline to enter is October 28, 2024.

The 2024 Henki Art Prize invites global artists to explore the theme "Liquid Time: Capturing the Present," focusing on capturing the fleeting moments in water's various forms. Entries are free and open to all artists around the world. Submitted artwork must be original, two-dimensional artwork created within the last five years. The winner receives $500, while other finalists receive $125. Selected works will be showcased in an online exhibition and featured on Henki Art's platforms. The entry deadline is October 31, 2024.

The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by our journal showcase creative poetry, photography, and art. With contributors from all walks of life, PJAS aims to cultivate a community rich with intellectual curiosity. The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences accepts submissions on a rolling basis year-round, with our next quarterly issue published online and in print in Fall 2024.

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We're excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme.

View our recent Winners here: https://homiens.com/the-homiens-art-prize-spring-2024/

6 Winning artists are exhibited by Homiens, each receive an unrestricted cash award of $500, are published in our exhibition catalog, receive an optional interview, feature in our prestigious annual publication The Homiens 60, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors.

12 additional Finalists per round exhibit with Homiens and are published in our exhibition catalog.

Up to 200 artists are Highly Commended and celebrated across our media.

All entrants are considered for our seasonal exhibition program and may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Promoted Artist.

Entry fee: $20.00 for 1-3 artworks, $10.00 for 1-3 artworks thereafter.

Entries close 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Read more and enter here: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

Fusion Art announces the 9th Annual Landscapes Art Competition.

For this competition, 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.

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 November 1, 2024.

This international visual arts competition aims to provide a platform for artists from around the world, offering them an opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their work, and win substantial prizes.

The Boynes Artist Award has grown into a prestigious event that celebrates creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence. This year, the competition has enhanced its prize offerings to provide even greater support and opportunities for emerging and established artists.

**Prizes for the 11th Edition Include:**

**1st Place:**

- $1000 USD cash prize
- Coverage of residency fees (up to $500 USD) within the Boynes Artist Award Residency Network
- Travel expenses covered (up to $500 USD)
- Residency stipend ($250) for stays over 30 days
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate

**2nd Place:**

- $500 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate

**3rd Place:**

- $250 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate

**10 Finalists:**

- Published interview
- Access to the Residency Network
- Finalist certificate

**Key Dates:**

- **Submissions Open:** August 5, 2024
- **Early Bird Deadline:** August 30, 2024
- **Final Submission Deadline:** November 3, 2024
- **Winners Announced:** December 12, 2024

The Boynes Artist Award Residency Network includes renowned residencies such as GlogauAIR in Berlin, RUC in Italy, and other prestigious programs worldwide. This network provides artists with unique environments to develop their practice, engage with vibrant communities, and immerse themselves in inspiring landscapes.

"We are thrilled to continue supporting artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines," said Chantal Boynes, Director of the Boynes Artist Award. "The 11th Edition aims to provide even more opportunities for artists to grow, network, and showcase their talents on a global stage."

For more information about the Boynes Artist Award and to submit entries, visit [Boynes Artist Award Website](https://boynesartistaward.com/).

Fusion Art announces the Light & Shadow 2024 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best artwork depicting light and shadow. Whether color or black and white, the artwork should focus on the dramatic placement and effects of light and shadow over the canvas or through the lens.
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 November 5, 2024.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ 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.

The 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition provides the selected participants the opportunity to exhibit at one of our New York spaces, located in the heart of the Chelsea art district. The sprawling and elegant street-level space attracts hundreds of visitors with its striking exterior.

With prizes valued over $70,000, the competition is open to photographers from around the world at any stage of their careers.

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2024 artist grants.

We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists & photographers around the world.

For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.

2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call, all media eligible.

Submissions will be juried by
— Caitlin Chaisson, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
— Ionit Behar, Curator, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.

Deadline: November 12, 2024

Submit your work at https://hopperprize.org

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 14th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition.

The “Nature” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of nature art. Nature subjects include geographical subjects, landscapes, natural objects, wildlife and natural environments. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.

Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.

The deadline to apply is November 27, 2024.

Fusion Art announces the Everything Abstract 2024 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best nonobjective or nonrepresentational art. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best abstract art and photography using any subject matter and any media.

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 December 1, 2024.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ 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.

The Residency is multi-disciplinary and open for most creative directions: Visual Art, New Media, Printmaking, Ceramic, Sculpture, Dance, Performing Arts, Land Art, Textile Art, Music, Literature, Crafts, Sustainable Design, Engineering & Photography.

The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by our journal showcase creative articles, poetry, reviews, and art. With contributors from all walks of life, PJAS aims to cultivate a community rich with intellectual curiosity. The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences accepts submissions on a rolling basis, with our next issue published in Summer 2024.

To submit to PJAS, email Sophie Kadan ([email protected]) a high-quality attachment of your work with a description and a short biography. Be sure to title the subject line “PJAS Submission – Last Name, First Name.” Kindly ensure to also submit to the linked form.

"Studio Sundays" Series by Create! Magazine: Share Your Creative Space

Welcome to the "Studio Sundays" series, brought to you by Create! Magazine. We invite artists to open the doors to their creative spaces and reveal the heart of their process. Each month, we handpick several inspiring studio spaces to showcase on our platform.

Discover the places where imagination comes to life, from cozy corners to professional studios and even the kitchen tables where art is born. Join us on a journey through these unique spaces, accompanied by the artists' exceptional work and stories.

This series is a celebration of creativity and an exploration of the environments that nurture it. We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of "Studio Sundays" and be inspired by the diversity of artistic spaces within our vibrant community.

Online Submission Guidelines For Artists

Submission Eligibility: Create! Magazine welcomes submissions from artists, makers, designers, and more.
How to Submit: Please send your work through the form below to be considered for a feature.
Benefits of Being Featured: Published artists will receive promotion on our website and featured spots on our social media platforms.

Submission Requirements:
5-10 JPEG Images: Provide high-quality images of your work.
Website or Social Media Links: Include links to your website or social media profiles.
Written Bio and/or Statement: Share a brief biography and/or an artist statement.
Studio, Process, and Materials Images: Showcase your studio, creative process, and the materials you use.
A Headshot: Include a professional headshot of yourself.

Notification: Due to the high volume of submissions, artists will only be notified if their work is accepted. Notifications will be sent via email or by tagging artists on social media.

AGREEMENT: By submitting artwork via this call, the artist agrees to the following terms:
Create! Magazine reserves the right to use images of the artwork on its website and social media.
Inclusion is not guaranteed as this is a juried opportunity.
The artist retains full copyright of the work.
Images submitted will only be used by Create! Magazine for interviews and social media posts.

The Japan Foundation, New York office (JFNY) accepts applications from non-profit organizations for projects that take place within the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, plus Washington D.C., listed below for the JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture on a rolling basis throughout the year. This grant aims to support projects that will further understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Successful projects are granted up to $5,000. This grant also supports online projects related to Arts & Cultural Exchange that incorporate issues pertaining to the COVID-19 global pandemic such as virtual exhibitions, virtual performances, film streaming, online conference as well as webinar. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation, as well as projects that take place in areas where access to Japanese cultural events are relatively limited.

The PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition is an online competition consisting of 12 monthly cycles of competitions and one annual competition. We award $50,000 in ALL Cash prizes each year. The Annual Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and is featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. We award an additional $9,200 to the annual winners and award $2,150 in each of the monthly competitions. Each of the 23 monthly winners will be automatically entered into the Annual Competition. The annual awards are presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo each spring.

Because this competition is created by PleinAir magazine, which features not only plein air paintings, but also studio paintings, all types of paintings are eligible and do not need to have been completed in plein air. As we know, many studio paintings start with plein air sketches, and many plein air painters paint figures and still life. Our interest is in rewarding great paintings.

We publish an ever-expanding collection of original works from lesser known and up-and-coming writers AND ARTISTS who seek to bring attention to urgent social justice issues around the world. We base our work on the values of beauty, sincerity, vulnerability, engagement and celebration of diversity. HRAM Publishes has presented work from 50 countries and 30 U.S. States.

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IHRAM Publishes is moving to a quarterly, themed literary edition!

We will be focusing on the following concerns:

FIRST AND FOURTH QUARTER: VOICE OF A REFUGEE: RESILIENCE AMIDST DISPLACEMENT.
According to the UNHCR, 117.2 million people will be forcibly displaced or stateless in 2023 — this is up nearly 100% in the past decade, and the most in recorded history. This issue will drive our literary magazine, bookending our publication year.

We are eager to publish firsthand experiences and factual, sensitive retellings of refugee experiences. We are not looking to publish fictional interpretations of the refugee experience at this time.

Themes: Journey, survival, identity, belonging, loss and resilience, hope, community, solidarity, cultural preservation, chosen family and blood relation, integration into new cultures, intersectionality, and global perspective.

SECOND QUARTER: FEMININE EMPOWERMENT.
Though women comprise more than 50% of the world's population, they only own 1% of the world's wealth. In some places, women still lack rights to own land or to inherit property, obtain access to credit, earn income, or to move up in their workplace, free from job discrimination. In legislatures around the world, women are outnumbered 4 to 1.

We are eager to publish firsthand experiences by women, factual retellings of stories told by women in the author's life, and reflections of the writer's personal experience with gendered inequality. We encourage submissions from, regardless of gender identity!

Themes: Economic empowerment, workplace equality, legal rights, women in leadership roles, educational opportunities, violence against women, health and wellbeing, comparison of historical and contemporary women's voices, solidarity, femininity, gender expression.

THIRD QUARTER: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AFRICA.
Three out of four children do not attend any form of preschool in Central, West and sub-Saharan Africa. Over 20% of children between the ages of about 6 and 11 are out of school; followed by one-third of youth between the ages of about 12 and 14. Almost 60% of youth between the ages of about 15 and 17 are not in school.

We are eager to publish firsthand accounts from African Youth writers, reflections by adult writers on their youth experiences, and firsthand accounts from childhood educators, and factual retellings.

Themes: Access to education, barriers, early childhood development, childhood dreams and aspirations, value of the youth voice, role models, challenges faced by teachers.

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Of course, we will continue to look, to listen and to learn about issues of concern for creators from Algeria to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in between! Up to 50% of each issue will be reserved for pieces that expand our understanding of human rights and social justice concerns not covered by the quarterly theme.

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Submission Guidelines:
Please submit your ARTWORK, poem, short story, or essay (2500 words or less) to [email protected], along with the following information:
-Your full name and/or pen name.
-Your country of residence.
-A photograph of you (high-resolution with no filters)
-A brief third-person bio (2-5 sentences). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!
-A brief foreword to your piece, explaining your inspiration for writing the piece, background information, explanation of key characters, and any other key insight for the reader.

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IHRAM Publishes pays $50 per accepted piece.