Fusion Art announces the Animal Kingdom 2026 Art Competition. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting animals, both domestic and wild. Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline is September 1, 2026.
Visual Arts
Fellowship of Craft 2026 Winter Fair
The Fellowship of Craft, formerly the Craneway Craft Fair, is an indoor, weekend-long marketplace that showcases more than 200 artists & craftspeople from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Applications are open to all artists and craftspeople who design and have a hand in the production of the work they intend to sell. We also have several spaces for fair trade exhibitors.
The 2026 Fellowship of Craft will take place November 28 & 29, from 10am-5pm, at the HJK Center for the Arts at 10 10th St, Oakland, CA.
Ethnic Ancestry | Juried Online Art Exhibition
We invite artists to submit work for “Ethnic Ancestry” — an exploration of heritage, roots, and the traditions carried across generations: the stories, symbols, and identities that shape who we are. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, offering artists a chance to share their vision with a global audience.
Submissions are open to all media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: publication and interview opportunities in UPWARD’s print magazine and website, a digital certificate, and a personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will also be promoted via our website and social media channels.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: September 12, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/140/ethnic-ancestry for full information.
Founded in 2021, UPWARD Gallery connects artists with new audiences through a modern online platform. We help emerging artists get discovered — and established artists reach further.
The Shape of Sound | Juried Online Art Exhibition
We invite artists to submit work for “The Shape of Sound” — an exploration of how sound can be seen, felt, and translated into visual form: rhythm made visible, silence given weight, vibration turned into color and line. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, offering artists a chance to share their vision with a global audience.
Submissions are open to all media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: publication and interview opportunities in UPWARD’s print magazine and website, a digital certificate, and a personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will also be promoted via our website and social media channels.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: September 9, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/139/shape-sound for full information.
Founded in 2021, UPWARD Gallery connects artists with new audiences through a modern online platform. We help emerging artists get discovered — and established artists reach further.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: IN 3D – small sculptures
CALL FOR ENTRIES
IN 3D: small sculptures
In-Person Gallery Show
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Juried by Stephanie Robison
Exhibition dates: September 1 – October 8, 2026
Postcard artwork:
– Rosemary Ishii MacConnell “Navigation” Mixed media
– Richard O’Hanlon untitled first bronze 1959
– Carolyn LeCoque “Somebunnny” mixed media
– Emily Dvorin “Oo-La-La” sculptural vessel
DESCRIPTION
For our September Gallery show, we are all about smalls sculptures – done in bronze, wood, fiber, metal, clay, resin…– Any material that puts the work out of the flat plane into the 3rd dimension. We encourage wall hung pieces as well as pedestal or floor works. Since this is a small sculpture exhibition, please note the size and weight restrictions below.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY
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MEDIA
3D/Sculptural works
Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 2 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.
ART PREPARATION
– All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
– Floor or pedestal sculptures: Max size: 36” height x 36” width x 36″ depth
Max weight: no more than 20lbs.
– Wall hung pieces must be securely wired or have easy to install hardware provided. Max size: 60″ height x 40″ width x 12″ depth
Max weight: 10lb.
– Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
Bring or attach resume and/or artist statement to the application if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to two pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
We strongly encourage all artists to complete their submission application form online beforebringing in their artwork.
Please note that all artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery for jurying.
You may pay online by credit card, or indicate that you’ll pay by check, cash, or Venmo at drop-off.
If you’re unable to complete the form in advance, we’ll be available to assist you when you arrive.
The art tags will be printed by the office and handed to you to attach to the work when you arrive to drop off work.
ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members.
If you pay by credit card a small service fee will be added.
DATES
Dates for in-person entry submission:
Friday, Aug. 28, 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 am to 1 pm
Date when artists will be notified of jury results:
By Monday, August 31 by 5 pm, results will be sent to the email provided on the submission application form.
Pick up times for non-selected work:
Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm or 6:30 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, Sept. 3 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 5. from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
End-of Exhibit Artwork Pick-Up
Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 am to 1 pm
EVENTS
First Tuesday Art Walk Reception
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Art Talk and Opening Reception
Saturday, Sept. 5, 4:00 – 6:00pm
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Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to GALLERY POLICIES.
City of West Hollywood Arts Division – West Hollywood Muralist Roster
Deadline Approaching! West Hollywood Muralist Roster – Call for Artist Qualifications due August 31, 2026
City of West Hollywood Arts Division is seeking experienced mural artists to apply to the WeHo Muralist Roster for consideration before the close of 2026. The roster serves as an important resource for local businesses and public art administrative staff when commissioning new mural projects in the City. Don’t miss your chance to share your creative work with the community and contribute to the City’s vibrant, progressive arts landscape. The online application is free. All submissions are reviewed by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission of West Hollywood.
Apply now at https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/artist-opportunities
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Questions: Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator at mmitchell@weho.org
