Sunspot Lit’s open call for very long fiction, CNF, poetry and graphic novels closes August 31. 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.
Freelance
Always, Somewhere – Artist Call
CALL FOR ARTISTS – FREE SUBMISSION
Always, Somewhere
January 13 – March 9, 2027
There are some people, places, and moments that never really leave us.
A favorite song. A handwritten note. The smell of perfume on a sweater. The diner where you fell in love. The person you still think about years later. Love has a way of lingering—living quietly in memory, in objects, in places, and in the stories we carry with us.
FOLD Gallery invites artists to submit work for Always, Somewhere, a group exhibition exploring love, longing, nostalgia, memory, and connection. We welcome interpretations that are joyful, bittersweet, romantic, unexpected, or deeply personal.
We encourage submissions exploring themes such as:
First loves and lasting love
Heartbreak and healing
Family and chosen family
Friendship and devotion
Memory and nostalgia
Places tied to people
Letters, keepsakes, and mementos
The passage of time
Hope, longing, and belonging
All visual mediums are welcome, including:
Painting
Drawing
Photography
Sculpture
Fiber
Ceramics
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Exhibition
Always, Somewhere
On View: January 13 – March 9, 2027
Submission Requirements
3–5 images of available artwork
Artwork title, dimensions, medium, and price
Short artist bio
Artist statement (optional)
Website or Instagram
Please email submissions to info@FOLDdtla.com
Submission Deadline: 11/15/2026
Selected artists will be notified by 12/1/2026
Childhood | Juried Online Art Exhibition
We invite artists to submit work exploring the theme of childhood — memories, innocence, wonder, or how we see the world as children. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, and offers a chance to share your vision with a global audience. Join us and show us what “Childhood” means to you.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD’s magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: August 3, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/136/childhood for a full information.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
Beyond the Visible | Juried Online Art Exhibition
We invite artists to submit work for “Beyond the Visible” — an exploration of what lies beyond what we can see: the unseen, the felt, the imagined, or the hidden layers beneath everyday reality. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, offering artists a chance to share their vision with a global audience.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD’s magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/138/beyond-visible for a full information.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
Pieces For Peace 2026
THEME: Invest In Peace For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery is partnering with the Cathedral City Peace Initiative to host Pieces For Peace, an exhibition observing the United Nations International Day of Peace. The exhibition will be held at the Cathedral City Senior Center on September 21, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to all artists and students, encouraging them to consider their role and contribution to cultivating peace. Accepted media and materials include painting, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Recycled and repurposed materials are enthusiastically encouraged.
Chasing the Wind | Juried Online Art Exhibition
The “Chasing the Wind” theme is all about the thrill of travel, new discoveries, and the ultimate spirit of adventure. Artists are invited to explore the unknown, capturing the freedom of the open road and the endless pursuit of new horizons.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Awards: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD’s magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/137/chasing-wind for a full information.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
