Upcoming Calls to Artists & Exhibition Opportunities - August deadlines

Below is a roundup of open calls for murals, gallery shows, and artist prizes—organized with deadlines, stipends, and direct links to apply. Mark your calendars and prepare your proposals early!

1. Buckeye Downtown Well Mural Call to Artists (FY 2026)

   Location: Buckeye, Arizona Deadline: August 28,2025

   Details: Seeking Arizona-based artists, groups, or organizations to design a mural for the Verrado Way/Van Buren Water Campus Offsite Well #3. Theme: “desert storms/desert rain.”Compensation: Two finalists receive $1,000 each; selected artist receives $56,000 for project execution.🔗 More info & apply

   
   

2. 3S Artspace Open Call: Main Gallery Artists 2026–2027

   Location: Portsmouth, NH Deadline: August 30^th, 2025

   Details: Solo exhibition opportunities in 3S Artspace’s Main Gallery. Compensation: $1,000 stipend + one night of accommodation for artist reception.🔗 Apply here

   
   

3. The Gallery at Penn College – 2025–26 Call for Exhibitions

   Location: Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania College of Technology)

   Deadline: August 31,2025

   Details: Open to solo exhibition proposals.

   Support Provided: Housing, meals, solo exhibition honorarium, shipping, and travel stipend.🔗 Submit here

   
   

4. Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts – Knoxville Featured Exhibitions 2025–2026

   Location: Knoxville, TN

   Deadline: August 31,2025Details: Annual call for featured exhibitions at Arrowmont’s galleries.🔗 More info

   
   

5. New Voices (Print Center New York)

   Deadline: August 31, 2025

   Location: New York, NY

   Details: Annual open call program for 6–8 U.S.–based artists to present work in a group exhibition with professional development support, artist-led programming, and community-building.

   Compensation: $2,500 unrestricted artist fee (paid in installments).🔗 Apply via Submittable

   
   

6. The Homiens Art Prize

   Details: Three winning artists + twelve finalists will exhibit with Homiens as part of the seasonal exhibition program. Winning artists also receive publicity opportunities and juror recommendations.

   Compensation: $1,000 unrestricted award to each winning artist.🔗 Apply here

   
   

7. Café Royal Cultural Foundation NYC – Visual Arts Grant

   Location: New York City, NY

   Details: Supports NYC-based artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography with exhibition/project grants.🔗 More info

Whether you’re looking to paint large-scale public murals, gain recognition in gallery exhibitions, or secure project funding, these calls offer meaningful opportunities to advance your practice. Don’t miss your chance—apply early, prepare strong portfolios, and share this list with fellow artists who may also benefit. Your next exhibit or public art commission could be just one submission away!