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Earthbound | TERAVARNA Foundation | Free Juried Art Competition

What does the Earth mean to you? TERAVARNA Foundation invites artists worldwide to turn their vision of the natural world into art. From sweeping landscapes and wildlife to quiet moments and bold interpretations, show us the Earth through your eyes in the Earthbound international juried art competition. We are now accepting entries for this worldwide art call online, inviting emerging, mid-career, and established artists from all across the world with their very own interpretation of nature. This event eliminates all of the hassles, costs, and stress of art logistics, including printing, physical art framing, and shipping of works.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all visual artists, internationally. 
All styles and genres of visual art are welcome—painting, illustration, sculpture, mixed media, collage, digital art, installation, textile art, and others.
Participants under 18 may enter with the required consent from a parent or guardian, where applicable.

Requirements: All submissions must be original. Strictly no AI-generated artwork is allowed.

Awards and Prizes: 

The top 3 winners selected will each receive a special set of awards and career-boosting benefits to help them build their professional presence:

Official Artist Spotlight: Permanent artist spotlights that are published directly on the official website and blog.

Global Community Exposure: Our international community newsletter, which is sent out every month

Promotion on all our social networks (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

Official Recognition: An official certificate of recognition celebrating your achievement.

Future Platform Discounts: A $5 discount coupon that you can use for your entry into an upcoming paid competition.

The MEGA Award Entry: Automatic nomination and entry eligibility into our grand, year-end “Winner of Winners” gallery showcase.

Entry Fee: 100% FREE.

Apply now – https://www.teravarna.org/

Deadline: October 5, 2026 (11:59 PM California Time)

Light and Shadow | International Art Competition

Take part in an exploration of how Light and Shadow contrast shapes mood, reveals emotion, and transforms the way we experience art. Blue Koi Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit original 2D and 3D artwork that explores light, shadow, atmosphere, and visual tension. Selected works will be presented in a thoughtfully curated online exhibition, offering artists international exposure and professional recognition.

Win $150 Cash Award | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate. All Winners: Featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside the world’s best contemporary artists.

All mediums and skill levels welcome. Open to artists worldwide, 18+.

Entry Fee:

$20 for 2 artworks, $6 for each additional. 

Application: https://koisartistaward.com/light-and-shadows-online-art-competition/

How to Enter

1. Complete the online entry form

2. Upload your images and artwork details

3. Pay the applicable entry fee

Receive confirmation of your entry and stay tuned for winner announcements

Call for Artists: “We: Culture” International Exhibition

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition “We: Culture.” The exhibition explores diverse perspectives on culture, including multiculturalism, identity, subcultures, social media culture, pop culture, and concepts of nation, religion, and race. We welcome works in photography, 2D digital art, video art, performance art, web art, interactive art, sculpture, painting, and installation.

*Deadline: September 25, 2026

*The categories include:
-Photographs & 2D Digital Art
-Video & Interactive Art
-Physical Works (Painting, Drawing, Print, Sculpture, and Installation Art)
-Performances

*Installation
-Photography & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by our team. If requested by the artist, works can be printed and framed in different sizes. Additional fees may apply.

-Video & Interactive Art
We will provide projectors and media players for the show. Multiple single-channel works will be screened via a projector. If the work needs to be screened via a projector exclusively, or more than two projectors/monitors are needed, please indicate the special requirements in the submission email. Additional fees may apply.

-Physical Works (Painting, Drawing, Print, Sculpture, and Installation Art)
The artist is responsible for the shipment and delivery of their physical work to and from CICA Museum, as well as all related expenses. The two-dimensional work should be no larger than 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side, and installation pieces should be no larger than 39x39x79 inches (1 x 1 x 2 m, w x l x h). Wall-mounted works should not exceed 10 kg. Please indicate in the submission email if you are interested in exhibiting works exceeding the size/weight limit.

-Performances
Artists may perform in person at CICA Museum or submit instruction-based works. Please send us a proposal with detailed requirements and description if you are interested in presenting performance work.

*Exhibition Dates: April 28 – May 16, 2027

*The dates are subject to change.

*How to submit: Please visit our website for more information.
https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-artists-we-culture/

We look forward to the participation of creative artists.
If you have any questions, please visit our “Contact Us” page (http://cicamuseum.com/contact)
and leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Zinfandel Bicylce and Pedestrian Overcrossing Artist-in-Residence Program

The City of Rancho Cordova, Community Services Department is soliciting request for proposals for The City of Rancho Cordova invites artists to submit their qualifications for six (6) artist-in-residence opportunities connected to the Zinfandel Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (ZinBPOC) Artist-in-Residency Program. The Program will support artists in developing temporary public artworks, performances, installations, or other approved public art activities that engage the community. 

The City of Rancho Cordova invites artists to submit their qualifications for six (6) artist-in-residence opportunities connected to the Zinfandel Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (ZinBPOC) Artist Residency Program.

The Program will support artists in developing temporary public artworks, performances, installations, or other approved public art activities that engage the community.

Selected artists will participate in a structured professional-development program, work with City and community partners, and develop a temporary project or projects for presentation at or in relationship to the ZinBPOC corridor. The program is intended to build public-art experience, support creative placemaking, and strengthen connections between the communities north and south of Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova.

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

Budget: $18,000 divided between a $6,000 Artist Stipend and up to $12,000 in production and installation available.

Timeline:

Call for Artists Q&A (Non-Mandatory): September 1, 2026, 10:00am

Last Day to Submit Questions: September 14, 2026, 12:00pm

Proposal Due Date: September 21, 2026, 12:00pm

Evaluation of Proposals: 9/22/2026 – 9/30/2026

Panel Interviews: 10/6/2026 or 10/8/2026

Artist Selection: October 12, 2026

 

Call for Artists Q&A Webinar: City of Rancho Cordova ZinBPOC Artist Residency – Call for Artists Q & A | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams

 

Apply Now: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofranchocordova/projects/291943

Deadline: September 21, 2026, 12:00pm

Taxes for Artists and Creative Businesses

Financial literacy is too often left out of artist development in both higher education and professional spaces. Taxes for Artists, presented by Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax, will help bridge this gap for emerging and established creatives alike. This talk will guide participants through the basics of self-employment and freelance income, offering a framework that will help all tax info feel more understandable to you.

Whether you are a recent graduate or mid-career professional, this talk will demystify your income taxes and empower you to make informed decisions for your long-term financial health. You will walk away feeling valued and empowered. 

Hannah will be taking your questions for a full hour after the initial presentation, so you can clarify whatever you need to.

We will cover:

  • Common misconceptions around taxes and how artists handle money
  • Best practices on “tax write offs”
  • Why most artists underestimate their tax bill, and how to get it right
  • How to handle multiple sources of income and what is actually taxable
  • Navigating reporting fluctuating income and unique payments such as grants, speaking fees, W2 work, and cash

Talk Structure:

  • 1 hour for basic tax review and understanding of your income taxes with artists in mind
  • 1 hour for Q&A—come ready with your questions!  

Price:

This two-hour workshop begins at $15 with other pricing options that include additional resources.

About Sunlight Tax:

Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses, self-employed people, and entrepreneurs. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, Hannah has a unique vantage point for understanding the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses, especially the perspective of those who have felt left out of financial education.

Taxes for Artists is presented by Sunlight Tax in collaboration with Facilitating Situations, a socially engaged arts and culture platform that explores collaborative production with artists, designers, arts & culture businesses, and nonprofits.

Dreamers International Art Competition

Blue Koi Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work inspired by dreams, imagination, memory, fantasy, and the worlds that exist beyond ordinary reality. We are looking for work that invites viewers to step outside the familiar and enter the artist’s imagination. All mediums and skill levels welcome. Open to artists worldwide, 18+.

Cash Award | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate. All Winners: Featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside the world’s best contemporary artists.

$20 for 2 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: September 30, 2026

Application: https://koisartistaward.com/dreamers-online-art-competition-and-exhibition/

How to Enter

Application: https://koisartistaward.com/dreamers-online-art-competition-and-exhibition/

1. Complete the online entry form

2. Upload your images and artwork details

3. Pay the applicable entry fee

Receive confirmation of your entry and stay tuned for winner announcements

Note: All artwork/images featured in the Blue Koi Gallery remain the intellectual property of the original artist/photographer.

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