Open Calls & Collaborative Opportunities
Find open calls and collaborative projects — including ways to participate in Art For Our Parks initiatives. Each post provides a short summary, project details, deadlines, and links so you can quickly see where to get involved.
Disclaimer: All listings are independently curated. Please check the official sites for up-to-date details.
River Towns Plein Air 2026 (Pennsylvania, USA)
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Duration: Event + exhibition
Summary: Outdoor painting competition with cash awards and exhibition opportunities for plein air artists.
Apply: River Towns Plein Air
Notes: USA-based plain air focus.
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Call for Artists: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Duration: Project cycle leading to installation (2026-2027)
Summary: Artists, architects, or teams are invited to submit proposals for the design of a new, permanent memorial honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Brooklyn. Final selection moves into a second round.
Apply: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial
Notes: National eligibility; significant budget allocated for design and fabrication.
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Democracy: United We Stand - Art Exhibition (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Deadline: February 3, 2026
Duration: March 16 - July 30, 2026
Summary: Open call for works celebrating freedom, co‑curated by the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art and other partners; exhibition includes diverse artistic responses to themes of democracy and social unity.
Apply: PMJA Call Page
Notes: Open to domestic and international applicants able to exhibit on site.
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Roswell Springs Arts Festival (Roswell, Georgia, USA)
Deadline: March 25, 2026 (artist applications)
Duration: May 2-3, 2026
Summary: Outdoor spring arts festival featuring juried artists across media including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, metalwork, glass, and more. Attendance is free and includes live music and artisan demonstrations.
Apply: Application
Notes: Booth fees apply; artists juried based on originality and quality; outdoor event with food vendors & community engagement.
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Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2026 (Lakeland, Florida, USA)
Deadline: March 1, 2026 (artist application)
Duration: May 9-10, 2026 (festival)
Summary: One of Florida’s longest‑running outdoor art festivals, held lakeside downtown with more than 150 artist booths featuring fine arts and handmade work. Artists are juried and must submit original work.
Apply: Mayfaire by-the-Lake Artist Application
Notes: uried festival considered among Florida’s top art shows; artists must submit quality images and booth info as part of the application.
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Palmer Park Art Fair (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Deadline: March 7, 2026 (artist application)
Duration: June 6-7, 2026 (event)
Summary: Annual outdoor art fair in Detroit’s Palmer Park celebrating local and regional artists working in a variety of media. Artists apply to exhibit and sell their work directly to the public.
Apply: Application
Notes: Booth fees and jury process typical; festival supports community arts and engagement.
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Art on the Lake (Excelsior, Minnesota, USA)
Deadline: March 29, 2026 (applications open through this date)
Duration: June 13-14, 2026 (festival)
Summary: Lakeside two‑day art festival showcasing work by 120+ artists. Held in Historic Downtown Excelsior, this event brings together visual art, live entertainment, and community engagement in a scenic lakeside setting.
Apply: Excelsior‑Lake Minnetonka Chamber’s Art on the Lake application
Notes: Booth/jury process typical; regional and national artists invited to participate; free admission to public once event opens.
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Spring Fine Art Festival (Round Top, Texas, USA)
Deadline: February 28, 2026 (artist application)
Duration: May 8-10, 2026 (festival)
Summary: Juried fine art festival in Round Top featuring work across mediums. Artists are invited to participate and show/sell their work to collectors and the public in a regional spring arts event.
Apply: Application
Notes: Outdoor event in historic Round Top; early bird deadline also Feb 2, 2026.
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Douglas County Art Encounters 2026 (Colorado, USA)
Deadline: February 27, 2026 (artist call deadline)
Duration: 2026-2027 exhibition cycle
Summary: Open call inviting artists nationwide to participate in this county‑wide arts encounters series in Colorado, showcasing collaborative exhibits and community engagement projects.
Apply: Application
Notes: Works may be exhibited across multiple venues; regional and national participation.
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artspace bremerhaven 2026 — Exhibition Call (Germany/International)
Deadline: March 15, 2026 (open call)
Duration: 2026 exhibition cycle
Summary: Open call for artists to participate in exhibitions or public art initiatives hosted by artspace bremerhaven in Bremen/Lower Saxony, Germany.
Apply: artspace bremerhaven Application
Notes: No application fee; open to international applicants. Scroll towards bottom of page for translation.
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