Find open call exhibition opportunities for artists ahead of upcoming deadlines. Use this section of the C4E directory to discover new national and international call for entries.
America at 250: Be Revolutionary!
Add to FavoritesOpen Call - The Maryland Federation of Art is seeking works that capture the essence of American history and cultural identity, challenge assumptions, and spark dialogue for an exhibition in honor of America at 250.
The Natural World
Open call to artists for the Natural World. We are combing the AVIAN and FLORA shows into a new show that will feature The Natural World or anything in nature. Flora, Fauna, Animals, Landscape...
VELVET: A Call for Works About, Of, or By the Color Black
Manifest, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit gallery, invites artists and designers to submit work exploring the depth, variation, and visual power of the color black. Open to all media and genres.
NUDE: 18th Annual Call for Works Exploring the Uncovered Human Form in Current Art
Manifest, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit gallery, invites visual artists and designers to submit work exploring the uncovered human form. Open to all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media.
PASTEL: A Call for Works Made Of or About Pastel
Manifest, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit gallery, invites visual artists and designers to submit work exploring pastel as material and/or color.
46th International Exhibition
Add to FavoritesOpen to water-based paintings (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on paper, canvas, or panel. $30,000 in cash and merchandise awards.
Off the Wall 2026
Add to FavoritesOpen call for art. We’re calling for sculptures that plant themselves in the room. Art has spent centuries hanging politely on walls, waiting to be looked at. Off the Wall is done waiting.
Art in Abstraction 2026
Add to FavoritesOpen call for entries from abstract artists. Abstract art speaks through form, color, and composition. MFA invites 2D and 3D abstract submissions.
