Sunspot Lit, an international magazine, seeks unique works. Accepts all genres and art forms. Submit flash, poetry, graphic novels, stories, CNF and art before June 30. See guidelines and submission form, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
International
Sustainability Virtual Art Residency
Sustainability Virtual Art Residency
The Sustainability Virtual Art Residency supports artists who imagine a more sustainable and equitable future. The program welcomes creators exploring the interconnected well-being of our lands, waters, oceans, and communities, along with the environmental, social, cultural, and economic systems that shape daily life.
In line with UNESCO’sSustainable Development mission to foster international cooperation and dialogue, the residency recognizes the essential role of culture in advancing sustainable development in a holistic way. It also values artistic perspectives that show how education can empower people with the knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors needed to care for the environment, economy, and society. Through this global virtual space, artists can exchange ideas, develop new work, and contribute to more resilient and inclusive communities.
- 8 weeks
- 2 invited speakers
- Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition
- Deadline: August 9th, 2026
Lucid Dreams – Free Monthly Art Challenges
Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers to submit work for the Lucid Dreams Art Challenge, an online art opportunity exploring dreams, fantasy, imagination, surrealism, symbolism, and the subconscious mind.
This theme is open to a wide range of interpretations. Artists may submit work inspired by dreamlike landscapes, imagined worlds, altered realities, quiet mysteries, surreal portraits, symbolic imagery, nighttime visions, memory, illusion, or the strange beauty of the unconscious. Both representational and abstract approaches are welcome.
Selected artists will be featured in Ten Moir Gallery’s online showcase, with award recognition given to standout submissions. This is an opportunity for artists to share work that feels imaginative, atmospheric, mysterious, or emotionally charged.
The free entry period has been extended, giving artists additional time to submit their first artwork at no cost.
Awards and Recognition
Selected artists may receive:
Best in Show award recognition
Online feature in the Lucid Dreams showcase
Artist highlights and promotional visibility
Digital award certificates
Permanent placement on the Ten Moir Gallery website
Eligibility
Open to artists and photographers worldwide. All visual art mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, collage, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture.
Theme
Lucid Dreams invites artists to explore the visual language of dreams, fantasy, memory, imagination, surreal moments, and the subconscious. Work may be soft and poetic, strange and cinematic, symbolic and psychological, or bold and otherworldly.
Entry Fee
First entry is free during the extended free entry period. Additional entries and regular entry fees may apply after the free entry period ends.
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Submit your work here:
https://www.tenmoirgallery.com/lucid-dreams-online-art-competition/
Viridian Artists Summer Juried Exhibition
Viridian Artists Gallery is proud to present our first Summer Juried Exhibition juried by Rebecca Ribeiro, curatorial assistant at the Neuberger Museum of Art. The exhibition will run from Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, August 1, 2026. An Opening Reception will be on Thursday, July 16th from 6 to 8 PM.
30 artists will be selected, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes awarded. All winners will be part of a group show in our Chelsea gallery space, and will also be listed on Artsy and Viridian Artist’s website.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 12th, 2026.
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Juror Rebecca Elisabeta Marya (Rem) Ribeiro currently works in the curatorial department at the Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase, and is an adjunct professor in the Art Department at SUNY Rockland Community College. She received her master’s degree from SUNY Purchase in Modern and Contemporary Art, Criticism, and Theory, with a concentration in Museology and Curatorial Studies. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville University in both Art History, and Creative and Professional Writing. Her curatorial work and interests are deeply grounded in existential philosophy, feminism, and queer theory. Her most recent exhibitions include: “Liminal in Nature,” and “Guerrilla Girls: Food for Thought”.
Application Requirements
All artists must submit only original work. No artwork larger than 70 inches in any dimension. Please no AI generated artwork.
Eligibility Criteria
This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older. Anyone in the United States or internationally may apply. Please no students.
The Art of Abandonment
The Art of Abandonment explores abandoned and rediscovered objects, locations, and structures. Through the captured image, we can glimpse the memory of ourselves: and our surroundings and preserve them before being lost to time and place. What do these structures and ephemera convey about humanity as we leave them to decay? What is the essence of time and place, and whom or what are we abandoning?
The Art of Abandonment is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Memory Lane Art Challenge 2026 | Ten Moir Gallery
If you could turn one memory into a piece of art, what would you choose? A blurred moment, a family story, a familiar place, a childhood feeling, or time slipping through your fingers. Memory Lane invites artists and photographers worldwide (18+) to explore nostalgia, personal history, and the passage of time through image and atmosphere.
1st entry free until: April 10, 2026
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Results emailed: July 18, 2026
Entry Fees:
2 to 5 images: $18 to $45
6 to 10 images: $55
Awards:
Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + mini spotlight + homepage feature + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups: website feature + social promotion + mini spotlight + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): curated collection feature + digital certificate + social highlights
Artists keep full copyright. Images may be used only for challenge-related promotion and features.
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