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Create a unique place setting installation celebrating your place at the table in the creative community, inspired by Judy Chicago's Dinner Party.
Submit up to 6 original 2D artworks as high-resolution JPGs for a juried gallery wall exhibition exploring themes of inclusion, visibility, equity, and historical and cultural narratives.
Submit 3–15 images of artwork exploring the connection between color and emotion, in any medium including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and experimental practices.
Design and paint an 8' x 4' mural panel for display at an outdoor mural gallery in downtown San Marcos.
Submit 1–20 jpg images of original artworks no larger than 14 inches on any side for an online juried exhibition.
Submit original artwork that makes an immediate visual or emotional impact to viewers.
Submit up to 3 botanical art or illustration works exploring plants, flowers, trees, leaves, cacti, succulents, or similar botanical subjects in any medium.
Work exploring transition and change
Submit 3–15 images of artwork interpreting the theme of water in any artistic style and medium.
Submit up to 20 images, audio, or video files showcasing your original artwork or high-quality prints for consideration to join Covet Art Gallery's online marketplace.
Submit 1–7 digital images (JPG/JPEG) of your original artwork in any two-dimensional medium for consideration in the Artistic Vision thematic exhibition.
Submit original paintings and 2–4 images of your work for a juried exhibition celebrating ordinary moments, objects, routines, and spaces.
Submit up to 20 images of artwork inspired by California's spirit, culture, energy, and diversity for an in-person exhibition and online marketplace.
Submit up to 4 images of original 2D or 3D artwork for a juried competition; selected works will be exhibited for 55 days in a San Diego gallery.
Submit up to 20 entries (images) for consideration in a juried art exhibition; a maximum of two artworks per artist will be selected.
California light and land
Submit up to 6 original artworks in various media (drawing, mixed media, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, painting, digital art, sculpture) featuring wildlife and natural elements for a juried virtual exhibition.
Design and facilitate a large-scale collaborative community artwork for a Fall 2026 outdoor evening event in Murphy Park, Glendale, accommodating participation from hundreds of community members.
The City of Glendale seeks qualifications from teaching artists to facilitate interactive art stations at a Fall 2026 community art event in Murphy Park.
Submit 3–20 images of original artwork in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, or fiber art for a juried exhibition.
Submit up to 5 images of original fine art works completed in the last two years for a juried exhibition.
Submit a minimum of 4 images for jury selection to apply for a spot at the Port Clinton Art Festival.
Artists are invited to exhibit and sell fine art at an outdoor festival featuring painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography, and more.
Submit minimum 3 images for consideration in the Downtown Venice Craft Festival, a juried outdoor craft fair.
Open interpretation of hope
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