Raleigh Arts and the Block Gallery are seeking artists to submit works that relate to the theme “Celebrating the Greenways” for a group exhibition. This exhibition aims to bring attention to the importance of retaining and maintaining the Greenway System and vibrant network of public trails and open spaces.

Artists living or working in North Carolina are invited to submit their work for consideration by the September 4, 2026 deadline. The exhibition will be on view November 2026 through January 2027.

Location
Raleigh, NC

Fees or awards
No application fee.

Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible.

Selected works will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania from December 6, 2026 through January 23, 2027. This year’s jurors, Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu of Ornament Magazine, will present $12,000+ in prize awards funded by Wayne Art Center.

Location
Wayne, PA

Fees or awards
$50 entry fee; $12,000+ in awards

International open call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists. Prisma Art Prize opens its 20th edition, continuing its mission as an international platform dedicated to painting and two-dimensional artistic research.

Location
Rome, Italy

Fees or awards
€500 cash prize. €34 submission fee for 1 - 3 artworks, and €5 for each additional artwork up to 8 artworks total.

The 31st annual season of the Twin Rivers Media Festival will celebrate this year screening the latest and greatest in independent features, documentaries, short and animated films. 28 countries were represented last year in the 60 films selected for screenings. The festival will screen winners on September 25th and 26th, 2026 at the Flood Fine Arts Center in Asheville, NC.

Two new categories will be featured this year highlighting:
Anti-War and Anti War-Tax films
Films By and About Asheville, NC

Location
Asheville, NC

Fees or awards
Submission fees vary. Submit early for lowest fees. 20% of all fees awarded to the different categories.

Summer 2026 open for submissions — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Our newly increased $1,800 grants act as mighty sparks of financial support that ignite your creative development.

Fees or awards
$35 application fee

 🗓 October 16 - 25, 2026
📍 Lecce, MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce
⏳ Deadline: September 21, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)

“Every piece of art tells a story made up of emotions, memories and experiences that are part of the lived of each artist”.

Dr. Carmela Loiacono, Art Historian and Independent Curator is opening submissions for the International Art Exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY | The 3rd Edition 2026.

Location
Lecce, Italy

Fees or awards
The submission proposal is free.
A participation fee is required only for selected artists.

Are you a performing artist, singer, or songwriter who has wondered how songs end up in movies, TV shows, commercials, podcasts, or video games? Curious about what sync licensing is and how it can create new opportunities for your music?

Sync licensing is the process of licensing music for use in film, television, advertising, video games, podcasts, and other visual media. It has become one of the fastest-growing revenue streams for independent musicians.

Join manager Billy Maupin for an introduction to the world of sync licensing. You'll learn how the industry works, who the key players are, what music supervisors are looking for, and practical steps you can take to prepare your catalog for licensing opportunities. There will be time provided for Q&A, so that attendees can share and learn from discussing real issues facing musicians in the sync industry.

Event details
Tuesday, September 22nd
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Zoom

Fees or awards
Early bird pricing through August 25th: $10
General pricing August 26th through September 22nd: $15

You know video matters, but it just feels like too much. Whether you need promotional videos for grant applications, show juries, booking agencies or festival committees, it can seem overwhelming. This workshop shows you a simple three-step way to create short promotional videos that help people notice your work, understand what you do, and take the next step, whether that’s buying your art or signing up for a class.

This event covers:

• A 3-step structure that makes videos clear and effective
• What to say (so you don’t freeze or ramble)
• How to film with simple tools you already have
• How to use these videos to promote your art, classes, or events

Event details
Thursday, September 24th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Zoom

Fees or awards
No registration fee

Waterworks Visual Arts Center is a nationally accredited, non-collecting art museum presenting three rotating exhibitions of contemporary fine art and craft each year by local, regional, national, and international artists. Submissions from established and emerging artists with credentials are accepted and reviewed within 60–90 days following the deadlines of January 30 and September 30. Exhibitions are planned 18–24 months in advance, and submission review does not ensure inclusion.

Location
Salisbury, NC

Fees or awards
Submission Fee: $10

Calling all sculpture artists! Sculpture on the Town is an annual public art contest featuring large-scale, outdoor sculptures around town in Morganton, NC.

This project aims to increase community interest for public art and to offer artists a unique opportunity to showcase their original sculptural works. Artwork shall be uplifting and creative. Other aspects to consider might be: how the art visually engages and creates a sense of discovery, surprise, boldness or intimacy; how it uses kinetic devices, dynamic shapes or colors; how it celebrates movement or whimsy; how the art celebrates Morganton.

Location
Morganton, NC

Fees or awards
$3,000 honorarium awarded to artists. There are no fees for submittal.