Open to women and non-binary artists age 65 and older to submit work for In Full View, a juried exhibition exploring visibility, aging, identity, memory, and the legacy of a fully lived life. Open to all mediums, the show celebrates presence, resilience, and the ongoing power of creative expression.

Juror: Jerri Zbiral

Entry Due Date: August 12, 2026 | Entry Fee: $24.60

Woman Made Gallery invites women and nonbinary artists at all career stages to submit work for Feminism 250: Woman Made America, an exhibition reflecting on 250 years of feminist thought and action in the U.S., timed to the nation’s seminal anniversary. Work in all media is welcome, spanning themes of erasure, reclamation, intersectionality, activism, and feminist futures, provided it is original and created without primary use of AI image-generation tools.

Curator: WMG Program Committee

Entry Due Date: June 27, 2026 | Entry Fee: $30

WMG invites women and non-binary artists to submit works that feature encaustic materials or techniques, either wholly or in part. Encaustic, derived from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning “to burn in” is a versatile medium traditionally made up of beeswax, damar resin, and pigment. Artists must incorporate hot wax methods, which involve heating and fusing layers with tools such as torches or heat.

Juror: Kathleen Waterloo

Entry Due Date: May 30, 2026 | Notifications: June 5, 2026 | Entry Fee: $30

Chattanooga, TN

From February through November of each year, Stove Works’ Artist Residency invites eight Artists to live/work for one to three months at a time. Our residency serves as a moment away from the rigamarole of life and an opportunity for Artists (you) to take advantage of the dedicated time, space, resources, and community we have to offer.

We have no expectations for how Artists use their time at Stove Works. Do whatever is best for you. We only ask that you come with an open and kind mind. We believe the relationships you build onsite are as valuable as the work you create while you are here.

Our Open Call for the Residency runs from May 15 to June 15 of each year. 

Created with the intention of building a lasting platform for professional recognition, the award offers artists an opportunity to be acknowledged within a carefully curated international context that values both creative distinction and meaningful visibility.

The inaugural edition of the International Artist Award brought together 100 selected artists from across the world, whose works were published in the first edition of The Great Book of Artmakers, a beautifully produced hardcover publication featuring celebrated artist Olaf Hajek as the cover artist. Conceived as both a curated publication and a collectible volume, the book introduced a compelling cross section of contemporary practice, spanning painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital work, installation, and interdisciplinary approaches.

For the 2026 edition, the award continues this vision with renewed focus and greater ambition, inviting submissions from artists whose practices reflect technical excellence, conceptual depth, and a distinctive voice.

All submissions are reviewed through a considered selection process by a panel of art professionals, with attention given not only to merit, but also to the originality, clarity, and cultural relevance of each body of work. The intention is to identify artists whose practices contribute meaningfully to contemporary discourse and demonstrate strong potential for wider recognition.

The 100 selected artists will be published in the second edition of The Great Book of Artmakers, establishing their place within an annual publication that is steadily becoming a respected record of contemporary creative talent. More than a showcase, the book serves as a thoughtfully edited archive designed for collectors, curators, galleries, institutions, and readers with a serious interest in emerging contemporary work.

Through the International Artist Award, the Arts to Hearts Project continues its commitment to creating substantive opportunities for artists worldwide by combining recognition, publication, and international visibility within a single distinguished platform.

The International Artist Award is not simply an open call. It is an editorially driven initiative dedicated to documenting exceptional contemporary practice and celebrating the voices shaping the future of global art.

CALL | ALCHEMY ARTIST RESIDENCY | PEC 2026 WAUPOOS ISLAND, CANADA | JUNE 1

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ALCHEMY ARTIST RESIDENCY, founded in 2015, is an artist-led residency dedicated to

site-inspired artmaking and community engagement.

Alchemy brings together artists and makers to connect, collaborate, and reflect in two

distinctive Canadian settings: Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts on the Toronto Islands and

rural Prince Edward County, Ontario. Guided by four pillars,"food, art, garden, and table ". We

make, document, and share art, meals, and conversation. At Alchemy, artists deepen their

practices, exchange ideas, and engage with the people, communities, and landscapes that

host us.

Alchemy PEC 2026 Waupoos Island is an artist-led residency grounded in extended studio

time, private reflection, shared meals, and collective living.

Taking place August 7-14, 2026, on an island one kilometre off the western coast of Prince

Edward County, visiting artists live, work, and collaborate in a setting where cooking, eating,

conversation, and studio practice shape daily life. Alchemy welcomes artists who value

working within a temporary community, and are curious about the process, 

materiality and connection in and between artistic and culinary practices.

Cost: $1,250 CAD plus applicable taxes. The fee includes accommodations, studio space,

thematic programming, guest artist talks, a hefty portion of our shared supper dinner

costs, and scheduled transportation between Waupoos Island and the mainland.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.makealchemy.com for dmore etails about our summer

program and how to apply.

Works in any medium, traditional or experimental, including photographs, qualify. All artworks must be original. Work must be ready to exhibit, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited in an INT’L exhibition. Exhibition dates: August 20 – October 3, 2026.

Entries will be judged from a high resolution digital image and up to 2 detail images. Files must be in jpg format, minimum of 300 ppi at approximately 8 x 10 inches. Name files as follows: A_titleofwork. jpg, B_titleofwork.jpg, etc. Abbreviate as needed on the file name, but use complete title on entry form. Submit images, non-refundable entry fee, and completed entry form by email or postal mail. Email images and entry form to nac@minotstateu.edu; with the subject line “INT’L All Media 2026 Entry.” Or mail images on labeled CD, DVD or flash storage along with fee and printed entry form to INT’L All Media, Northwest Arts Center, Minot State University, 500 University Avenue West, Minot, North Dakota 58707. Storage will not be returned. 

Join us to perform live during the opening nights of our upcoming exhibitions worldwide.

We’re looking for creatives and performers who want to showcase their art live during our events around the world.

Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, musician, painter, spoken word artist, stand-up comedian, magician, or multidisciplinary performer, this is your chance to share your talent with a live audience.

Select the city you’d like to perform in through the link below and submit your application.

Submit your application here

Let your art be seen.Apply now to be part of our live performances worldwide.

28 May | 1:00pm – 2:00pm BST | Free Webinar

You’re making the work. You’re showing up. You might even have a following. So why isn’t it selling? The answer is rarely the work itself. It’s that most artists are visible but invisible – present online, but not saying the right things, to the right people, in a way that makes anyone want to buy. In this free webinar, VAA artist mentor Karen van Hoey Smith and Louise Minnaar introduce a practical 90 Day Visibility Plan built around one idea: that selling your art shouldn’t feel like selling at all, it should feel like being understood. Across three phases, you’ll learn how to build a foundation that actually converts, show up with intention rather than just consistency, and make it easy for the right people to say yes. Whether you’ve been at this for years or you’re just starting to take your practice seriously – if you’ve ever thought “I just need more people to see my work,” this session will change how you think about that.

Meet the Speakers

Karen van Hoey Smith | Artist Mentor Karen van Hoey Smith is an artist mentor, independent art broker, and curator with over two decades of experience spanning galleries, auction houses, publishing, and consultancy. Having sold works by Banksy, Picasso, and Bomberg, she brings deep knowledge of the art market, artist representation, and what it takes to build a credible, commercially successful practice. Karen works with artists to increase sales, gain institutional recognition, and develop a clear strategy for where they want their career to go.

Louise Minnaar | Events & Partnership Coordinator, VAA Louise brings over eight years of experience across the international art market, spanning auction houses, commercial galleries, and large-scale publishing. She has guided collectors at every level – from first-time buyers to seasoned investors and specialises in helping artists understand buyer psychology, refine their communication, and approach sales with clarity and confidence.

Eligibility: Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Artwork not to exceed 4ft. in 3D dimensions.

Gallery Exhibition August 27 – September 24, 2026

Opening Reception August 27th 5 – 7pm

On-Line Exhibition Aug 2026 – June 2027

Selection Announcement July 14, 2026

Enter online at the website link below now through June 22, 2026

In this fifth edition, the contest increases the value of its main prize to €1,500 for the absolute winner and €200 for each of the 6 winners in the different categories.

Open to both professional and amateur photographers worldwide, this photo competition offers international recognition and the opportunity to display the prestigious Black and White Photo Awards hallmark. Winning images from past editions can be explored at bwphotoawards.com.

A distinguished jury of leading black & white photographers —including Julia Anna Gospodarou, Charles Paul Azzopardi, Joel Tjintjelaar, Kazutoshi Kawakami, and Néstor Rodan— returns to select the best images, ensuring a fair and high-level evaluation.

Join us in celebrating the power of monochrome photography at the Black and White Photo Awards 2026!