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Open call Deadline October 28, 2026

Peep Space Flat File/Not Flat File Open Call

Peep Space · Tarrytown, US

Peep Space is accepting submissions for its annual Flat File exhibition and a new companion exhibition, Not Flat File. Artists may apply to one or both calls for works to be exhibited from November 28, 2026, to January 10, 2027.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 10
Open call Deadline October 28, 2026

Guest Room: Sofia Krysiak & Jack Latham

Der Greif · München, DE

Der Greif's "Guest Room" is an online exhibition format featuring open submissions curated by leading figures in contemporary photography. This edition invites artists to reflect on "Difficult Conversations."

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 28, 2026

Open Call Exhibition - Merry Making – 21 November 2026 – 9 January 2027

Cupola Contemporary Art · Sheffield, GB

Cupola Contemporary Art is organizing an open call exhibition titled "Merry Making" in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Artists are invited to submit works that bring joy or happiness, with diverse interpretations of the theme welcomed.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 29, 2026

DIFC Art Nights Dubai November 2026 Open Call

DIFC · Dubai, AE

DIFC in Dubai invites artists, galleries and creatives to show at Art Nights, November 12-15, 2026. Submit a portfolio by October 29.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 29, 2026

Solitude

Collect Art · Tbilisi, GE

Collect Art is presenting an open call for the curated online exhibition and special edition 'Solitude'. It is open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 55 EUR
Open call Deadline October 30, 2026

Open Call for Artists: Broken Screens – Between Self-Presentation and Self-Loss

hinterconti e.V. · Hamburg, DE

hinterconti e.V. is organizing an open call for artists for the exhibition "Broken Screens – Between Self-Presentation and Self-Loss" taking place November 20–22, 2026, in Hamburg. The exhibition explores the interplay between bodily representation in social media culture and emotional responses.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 30, 2026

SPREEWALDATELIER 2027

Freunde der LÜBBENAUBRÜCKE e.V. · Lübbenau/Spreewald, DE

The SPREEWALDATELIER is an art and culture festival taking place in Lübbenau/Spreewald. It is open for sculptors, caricaturists, and cartoonists to apply for participation in the 2027 edition.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • stay
Open call Deadline October 30, 2026

The 4th Matsu Biennial Open Call for international artists

Matsu Biennial · TW

The Matsu Biennial is an open call for international artists for the 4th Matsu Biennial, taking place from August 20 to November 7, 2027. Selected proposals will receive a grant of up to NTD 800,000.

  • Open to all countries
  • 800,000 TWD
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 30, 2026

Transatlantic Stars | Call for Applications | 2027 Cohort

European Union Delegation to the U.S. · Washington, D.C., US

The Transatlantic Rising Stars Project is an initiative of the European Union Delegation to the U.S. for EU artists in visual arts, film, and music. It provides residencies, industry engagement, and opportunities for collaboration and exhibition in the U.S.

  • Open to: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE
  • 4,000 EUR
  • exhibition
  • stay
Open call Deadline October 30, 2026

Miami Art Week 2026 - Open Call Submission

Render Foundation · Miami, US

The Render Foundation is running an open call for submissions for Miami Art Week 2026.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

L.A. AXIS Juried Exhibition Call, Los Angeles 2026

TERAVARNA · Los Angeles, US

TERAVARNA and Lucky Cat Gallery are presenting L.A. AXIS, an international juried exhibition of contemporary art at Lucky Cat Gallery in downtown Los Angeles. Artists worldwide, emerging and established, may submit original two- or three-dimensional work in any style or medium.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 40
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Open Calls

apexart · New York, US

apexart's Open Calls are opportunities for artists, curators, and other professionals to turn their curatorial idea into an apexart exhibition. Winning proposals become part of apexart’s next exhibition season and receive funding and staff support.

  • Open to all countries
  • 10,000 USD
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Galerie Nemezis Open Call 2027

Galerie Nemezis · Velké Meziříčí, CZ

Galerie Nemezis seeks existing works and new projects for its two display case spaces in Velké Meziříčí in 2027. The open call is for Czech and international artists.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Open Call for Calligraphic Expressions (Early App)

Gallery B612 · Seattle, US

Gallery B612 is organizing an open call for artists for an exhibition exploring language and written systems in relation to visual and gestural expressions. The application is open to artists 18 and older.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 35
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Chennai Photo Biennale International Photography Open Call 2026-27

The CPB Foundation · Chennai, IN

The CPB Foundation is accepting submissions for the Chennai Photo Biennale International Photography Open Call. The call is open to anyone worldwide for single images and photo series, with selected work exhibited in Chennai.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

L.A. AXIS | International Art Exhibits in Los Angeles

TERAVARNA and Lucky Cat Gallery · Los Angeles, US

TERAVARNA and Lucky Cat Gallery are organizing L.A. AXIS, an international juried exhibition of contemporary art in Los Angeles. Artists aged 18 and over are invited to submit original, human-created visual artworks for consideration. The submission fee is $40 per artwork, and selected artists will receive a physical exhibition space.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 40 USD
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Kindfire 2027

GREENy bastARTs Collective · London, GB

GREENy bastARTs Collective invites artists, designers, researchers, and activists to apply for the KINDFIRE 2027 eco-artivist exhibition and public program in London, exploring environmental and social questions. The call is open to UK and international applicants working in any medium that is vegan and environmentally respectful, at any career stage.

  • Open to: GB
  • exhibition
  • fee 20 GBP
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

AI Horizons: Art Beyond Algorithms, Call for Artists Under 35

PARMA 360 Festival of contemporary creativity · Parma, IT

PARMA 360 Festival of contemporary creativity is running an international open call for artists under 35 working with AI and emerging technologies. Selected work will be presented within the festival's program in Parma.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

Artistic projects and early ideas

Kiruna 2029 · Kiruna, SE

Kiruna 2029 is seeking artistic projects and early ideas for its official artistic programme. The initiative is intended to invite everyone who wishes to engage, broaden perspectives, discover new ways to develop, and allow creativity and curiosity to bring people closer together.

  • Open to all countries
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

apexart NYC Open Call 2027-2028 Exhibition Proposals

apexart · New York City, US

apexart invites individuals worldwide to propose an original group exhibition for its space in New York City. Selected projects are realized as apexart exhibitions with funding, logistical assistance and staff support.

  • Open to all countries
  • 10,000 USD
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

NordArt 2027: International Open Call for Artists

Kunstwerk Carlshutte Cultural Initiative · DE

The Kunstwerk Carlshutte Cultural Initiative invites artists worldwide to apply for NordArt, one of Europe's largest contemporary art exhibitions. Artists from all disciplines are eligible and can apply free of charge.

  • Open to all countries
  • 10,000 EUR
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION AT GALLERY 110

Gallery 110 Seattle · Seattle, US

Gallery 110 Seattle is holding its 16th Annual International Juried Exhibition. It is an open call for original 2D and 3D artwork, open to all geographical locations and with no thematic restrictions. Selected finalists will be exhibited at Gallery 110 in Seattle.

  • Open to all countries
  • 1,000 USD
  • exhibition
  • fee 40 USD
Open call Deadline October 31, 2026

New York Open Call 2027–28

apexart · New York, US

apexart invites 500-word idea-based group exhibition proposals for its 2027–28 NYC Open Call. Five winning proposals will each receive a 10,000 USD exhibition budget.

  • Open to all countries
  • 10,000 USD
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline November 01, 2026

Galleria Sculptor 2028 Exhibitions Open Call

Galleria Sculptor · Helsinki, FI

Galleria Sculptor in Helsinki invites artists, groups, curators and communities to apply for its 2028 exhibition programme. The call is open to artists, artist groups, curators and communities worldwide.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition

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