Sunspot Lit’s open call for very long fiction, CNF, poetry and graphic novels closes November 22. Accepting all genres and categories. See guidelines and submission form, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
International
Blue Art Competition
We are pleased to announce our fourth Blue online Art Competition for the month of November 2026. The theme may feature any work that interprets the color blue or its various shades as either a primary or secondary element. All artistic styles and mediums are welcome for consideration. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition.
Landscapes 2026 Art Competition
Fusion Art announces the Landscapes 2026 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, ponds, forests, wilderness, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes.
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists receive social and art media promotion, a virtual award exhibition, and award certificates.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is December 1, 2026.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.
About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.
16th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Open” (No Theme) Online Art Competition.
There is no theme for this open art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners and finalists receive social and art media promotion, a virtual award exhibition, and award certificates.
Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
Deadline to enter is November 27, 2026.
For further information and to apply online: https://lightspacetime.art/16th-annual-open-online-art-competition-2026/
About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed online art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is the gallery’s intention to help today’s artists to successfully market their art to a worldwide audience.
IAF – International Art Frontier
Art that crosses frontiers
International Art Frontier is an international platform for visual artists, enabling seamless exhibition applications and cross-border creative connections. Hosted by Moho Gallery, the Venice — Winter 2027 Edition invites artists of all nationalities to submit their work with no theme restriction. The curatorial team will select 12 finalists for a collective exhibition in Venice, 2027. Four winners will also receive a solo show and a €1,000 prize.
REGULATIONS & TIMELINE
Theme
Free — no theme restriction. Artists are invited to submit work in any visual medium: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art, mixed media.
Requirements & Application
Open to artists of all nationalities. Each application may include 1 to 10 works. For each work: upload 1 image (JPG/PNG, max 30MB) or provide a YouTube link for video works. Required data per work: title, medium, year, and description.
Selection & Prizes
The curatorial team of Moho Gallery reviews all submissions and selects 12 finalists for a collective exhibition in Venice, 2027. From the finalists, 4 winners are chosen to receive a solo show and a €1,000 cash prize each.
Exhibition & Logistics
Exhibitions at Moho Gallery’s two venues in Venice (Cannaregio 883 and 1145), January–March 2027. Each exhibition lasts 15 days. The program includes a collective show of all 12 finalists and 4 solo exhibitions for the winning artists. Moho Gallery covers all shipping costs (round-trip) and provides accommodation in Venice for the opening.
Rights
Artists retain full ownership and copyright over their works. By applying, artists grant International Art Frontier a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce images of submitted works for promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.
Apply at internationalartfrontier.com
Press enquiries: support@internationalartfrontier.com
Death as Culture: Virtual Artist Residency
Kolaj Institute invites applications for Death as Culture: Virtual Artist Residency, a four-week online program taking place 29 November-20 December 2026. Open to any artist over the age of 21 from anywhere in the world, the residency is intended for self-motivated artists at any career stage and will be of particular interest to those working in, or interested in exploring, social and political collage.
Participants will research expressions of death as culture in their own communities, including folklore, cemeteries, traditions, and social organizations. Together, artists will consider the origins of death, the afterlife, grief, remembrance, and the spaces between life and death inhabited by ghosts and spirits.
Through interactive sessions, collections research, and collaborative collage making, artists will present their work, receive supportive critical and curatorial feedback, and explore how research and material choices shape their practice. Discussions will also address appropriation, copyright, and fair use.
Artwork made during and after the residency will be considered for a January 2027 exhibition at Kolaj Institute Gallery in New Orleans and an October 2027 exhibition at the New Orleans Healing Center in conjunction with Fet Gede Celebrations. Artwork and writing will also be considered for Folklore Collage Society, a printed journal.
Sessions take place Sunday, 29 November, 1-3PM EST; Thursday, 3 December, 7-9PM EST; Sunday, 13 December, 1-3PM EST; and Sunday, 20 December, 1-3PM EST. Artists are expected to attend all sessions and complete assignments.
The cost is $750 USD per artist. A limited number of grants are available for those in need. The early application deadline is Sunday, 25 October 2026; the final deadline is Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Applicants submit contact information, an artist bio, a statement of artist practice, 5-7 artwork images, a statement of expectations, and responses about their work and needs. Visit the call page to review the complete residency information and access the application.
Learn more and apply:
https://kolajmagazine.com/content/content/calls-for-artists/call-to-artists-death-as-culture-virtual-artist-residency/
