Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth "Waters" online art contest for the month of July 2025. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The Waters theme may include any work with depiction of the Water (rivers, lakes, oceans, waterfalls, seascapes, streams, ponds). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificat

Fees or awards
$20

Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival 20th edition  will run 2-7 September, 2025 in partnership with filmfestivals.com
September 2 – 7, 2025
July 1, 2025:   Regular Deadline
July 15, 2025: Late Deadline
The Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is consistently recognized as one of the "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by MovieMaker Magazine. Thank you!

The recurring theme of the annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival is "Other Places, Other People"; the festival's purpose is to encourage attendees to think broadly (about how huge the world of film is) and deeply (about the universal concerns and desires that unite all people). About 90% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film.

Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival is an amazing experience not to be missed. Come and join us for 6 days in September.

ChamberQUEER is thrilled to receive many pitches and proposals for collaboration throughout the year. In order to create a structured and equitable process by which we review these submissions, and improve transparency around the ways CQ chooses what to support and who to work with, we’ve created our annual Open Submission period, running for the second time this year.

LGBTQ+ artists with a desire to collaborate with CQ in 2026 are invited to submit a proposal with a brief project description, work samples, a project budget, and other materials that may provide context via our submission form from June 23 through July 15, 2025. Proposals are welcome to take many forms, including possible co-productions, works-in-progress, and new pieces. However, the more details you can provide relating to both logistics and alignment with CQ’s mission, the more seriously we can consider your proposal for partnership in 2026.

Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, is accepting entries for their Summer Exhibit~ The Furry and Feathered. Whether cute and cuddly or wild and untamed, we are in awe of our furry and feathered friends. In your medium, capture their charm or wild allure as we recognize their beauty.

The show will run from July 17 to August 13. Artist reception on July 19

Fees or awards
$15 for one entry, $20 for two

The Wilson Jazz Festival T-Shirt Design Contest is a celebration of Wilson’s rich artistic spirit and vibrant community. This contest invites artists to capture the energy, culture, and creativity of Wilson, while honoring the universal language of jazz and its power to connect us all. We’re looking for designs that reflect the heart of our community and the joyful spirit of the festival. Let your art tell the story—we invite you to imagine, create, and celebrate with us.

Fees or awards
Featured spotlight on the Wilson Jazz Festival website showcasing their design and artistic contribution, recognition across festival promotions, including social media, press releases, and other marketing materials, and vendor space at the festival.

The Dog Trot residency series at Nook of the Woods Retreat Center caters to artists and writers of all mediums, walks of life, and scholarly backgrounds.

We want to host creatives who are playful, insightful, and dedicated to their craft, regardless of their professional background or the length of their résumé. If you are a dedicated artist or writer, you belong at this residency.

This residency series aims to build creative community with artists from around the country. Living together is often as rewarding as the dedicated work time, and communal meals, group activities, and movie nights make for a cozy, wholesome experience.

The mission of Dog Trot is simple. We aim to provide artists and writers with the time to dedicate to their craft in an environment that is peaceful and bucolic, while also connecting artists in a communal setting that is supportive, caring, and above all, fun.

Fees or awards
$20.00

Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words.

Fees or awards
Prizes: FIRST: €1,000. SECOND: €250 THIRD: €150. Very Early Bird fee: €12 (Sep–Oct 2024). Early Bird fee: €15 (Nov 2024–Jan 2025). Standard fee: €18 (Feb–Jul 2025)

Ten Moir Gallery is delighted to announce the July 2025 Edition of the Blu-Sky Artist Award (BSAA), an online international semi-annual grant for artists, photographers, sculptors and more. * 2 Winners Receives:
* $500 Unrestricted Grant
* A Published Interview
* Social Media Spotlight
* Winner’s Certificate
* 10 Finalists Receive:
* Dedicated Social Media Spotlight
* Finalist Certificate

Fees or awards
$25-35

Host: Ten Moir Gallery
Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide, 18+
Ten Moir Gallery is now accepting entries for two distinct juried art competitions celebrating the beauty of both urban environments and natural landscapes. These open calls are available to all visual artists, regardless of background, medium, or experience.
Deadline:
* Mountains & Forests: July 31, 2025
* Cityscapes: August 1, 2025

Fees or awards
$24 for 3 images : * Best in Show: One winner will receive: * $150 Cash Prize * Featured on the Cover of the Exhibition * Dedicated Social Media Post * Inclusion in Our Newsletter * Free Entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award ($500 Prize)
 

The studios at Starworks aim to support professional artists of Western North Carolina whose income opportunities have been disrupted by recent natural disasters like Hurricane Helene. Whether they need to produce work for a commission, exhibition, or another project, Starworks offers space, assistance, and resources to help them continue their craft.
There is no cost to apply, and this opportunity is based on need for glass, ceramic, and metal artists.