Authors and artists can submit to Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest, which honors the power of micro works in all genres/categories. Opens January 1, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form, along with the journal’s other open calls, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
Freelance
Identity | Juried Online Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Identity.
The exhibition explores the multifaceted concept of the “self” through various mediums. It examines how race, heritage, culture, class, and personal experiences shape who we are.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, 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. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: January 16, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/125/identity 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.
Still Life | Juried Online Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Still Life.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, 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. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: January 14, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/124/still-life 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.
Call for Artists: Public Sculptural Artwork Opportunity in Meiners Oaks’ New Nature-Focused Park
We’re seeking professional and emerging artists to create artwork for a new 2-acre community park that celebrates the nature, history, and culture of Meiners Oaks. Art that encourages play, exploration, and reflection are especially encouraged! One to three artists will be selected to present imagery or renderings at a public meeting in April 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://imaginemopark.wixsite.com/mo-park/rfq
or www.imaginemopark.org
Patterns | Juried Online Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online art exhibition, Patterns.
This exhibition explores recurring designs in art and nature. Through patterns, it illustrates how repetition can create visual excitement and deeper meaning, including themes of identity, environment, and technology.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, 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. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
Fee: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: January 3, 2026
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/123/patterns 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.
Call for Artists: Emerald Hills Park Public Art Project
Art Budget: Approximately $70,000
Eligibility: Any artists or artist teams legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Application Deadline: December 22, 2025, 4:00 PM PST
The City of San Diego is seeking applications from interested qualified artists to provide public art services for the Emerald Hills Park Public Art Project. An artist or artist team is sought to design, fabricate and transport permanent, site-specific artwork for the park improvements and consult during installation of artwork at the site by the City.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/cultural-affairs/public-arts/opportunities-for-artists
