February 22, 2026 entry deadline 2026 Showcasing Women Artists
California, Laguna Beach (March 5–28, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18. Las Laguna Art Gallery is pleased to present our Women in Art exhibition. International women artists are encouraged to apply. Contact: Las Laguna Art Gallery,laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; laslagunaartgallery.com.
united states exhibitions
February 1, 2026 entry deadline Touché
Nebraska, Lincoln (May 8–30, 2026) Open to artists from the US and Canada over the age of 18. The Lux Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for TOUCHé, an exhibition exploring the tactile language of texture. From the smooth to the rough, the layered to the ephemeral, this show celebrates the material qualities that invite touch—both real and imagined. All work must be original and should demonstrate a clear emphasis on texture. All work selected is considered to be for sale under consignment through the LUX unless specifically denied by the artist. Contact: Lux Center for the Arts; gallery@luxcenter.org; www.luxcenter.org.
February 5, 2026 entry deadline The 3rd Annual Mudflat Cup Show
Massachusetts, Somerville (March 13–April 19, 2026) Open to artists from the US and Canada over the age of 18. This national exhibition celebrates the art of the everyday cup and mug. All work must be functional, completed in the last three years, for sale, and not exceed $180. Contact: Mudflat Studio; kate@mudflat.org; www.mudflat.org.
February 22, 2026 entry deadline Feats of Clay 2026 National Competition
California, Lincoln (April 23–May 31, 2026) Open to US artists over the age of 18. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, and all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. All work must be for sale. Contact: Art League of Lincoln; orodriguez@artleagueoflincoln.com; artleagueoflincoln.com.
February 22, 2026 entry deadline Variations 2026
Massachusetts, Marblehead (April 18–June 13, 2026) The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is inviting artists, both MAA members and non-members, from across the country to participate in the MAA’s National Exhibit entitled Variations 2026. Open to US artists over the age of 18, or under the age of 18 with guardian sponsorship. All work must be original and not previously included in past Variations exhibitions. Contact: Marblehead Arts Association; info@marbleheadarts.org; marbleheadarts.org.
regional exhibitions
February 1, 2026 entry deadline Small Wonders
California, Chico (March 19–May 3, 2026) This exhibition celebrates the beauty, mystery, and significance of the microscopic, the miniature, and the overlooked. We invite works that magnify the unnoticed and reveal worlds within worlds. Original works created by artists residing in Northern California, defined as the following counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba. All works must be original and not shown at Monca. Contact: Museum of Northern California; submissions@monca.org; monca.org.
February 1, 2026 entry deadline The 96th Juried Artist Exhibition
Texas, San Antonio (April 12–June 12, 2026) The San Antonio Art League + Museum invites artists from across Texas to enter the 96th Juried Artists Exhibition, the longest-running juried art show in the state. This historic exhibition celebrates excellence in contemporary art and offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work in one of Texas’s most respected venues. Open to artists 18 years or older who currently reside in Texas. All works must be original, no larger than 18 inches in any direction, created in the last year, and for sale. Contact: The San Antonio Art League + Museum; saalm@saalm.org; saalm.org.
February 9, 2026 entry deadline Home Improvements–The Functional Art Show
Illinois, St. Charles (March 26–May 8, 2026) This exhibit will include art that serves a purpose. Each item, thoughtfully designed and skillfully created, is intended for use. All forms of media are welcome, but must be functional in nature. Open to artists 18 years or older who reside in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. All works must be original, for sale, and not shown at Fine Line in the last three years. Contact: Kavanagh Gallery, The Fine Line Creative Arts Center; gallery@fineline.org; fineline.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
February 15, 2026 entry deadline Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Oregon, Portland (September 5–7, 2026) 140 exceptional visual artists will be selected to exhibit by an independent jury panel comprised of both working artists and art professionals. The Emerging Artist Program provides regional artists in the early stage of their art career an opportunity to gain experience marketing and showing their work. In addition to the exhibiting artists, the show offers art education, demonstrations, and performance art. Open to artists over the age of 18. Open to original clay work, other than jewelry. All work must be original and handcrafted. Contact: Art in the Pearl; info@artinthepearl.com; artinthepearl.com.
February 15, 2026 entry deadline Denver Arts Festival
Colorado, Denver (May 23–24, 2026) Be part of the Denver Arts Festival! The Festival takes place in the Conservatory Green Plaza area of Northfield in the Central Park (formerly Stapleton) development. Open to artists over the age of 18. Ceramic works must be handmade by the artist. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed. Contact: Art in the Pearl; info@denverartsfestival.com; artinthepearl.com.
February 15, 2026 entry deadline Tennessee Craft Fair 2026
Tennessee, Nashville (May 1–3, 2026) Tennessee Craft invites you to apply to join us for our 55th spring art fair! The Tennessee Craft Fair is one of the top 50 premier art shows in the country. Attracting typically 45,000+ visitors and featuring 190 artists. Open to artists over the age of 18 who are Tennessee residents, residents from contiguous states, as well as artists studying at Tennessee academic institutions. All works must be original and handmade by the artist. Contact: Art in the Pearl; fairs@tennesseecraft.org; tennesseecraft.org/events/craft-fairs.
July 15, 2026 entry deadline FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square 2026
Ohio, Oberlin (September 12, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18. Open to original clay and porcelain, functional and sculptural works. All work must be original and handcrafted. Applicants must be an artist, guild, art club, or craftsperson. Contact: The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA); kathleen@fava.org; favagallery.org.
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international exhibitions
February 22, 2026 entry deadline
2026 Showcasing Women Artists
California, Laguna Beach (March 5–28, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Las Laguna Art Gallery is pleased to present our Women in Art exhibition. International women artists are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Las Laguna Art Gallery,laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; laslagunaartgallery.com.
united states exhibitions
February 1, 2026 entry deadline
Touché
Nebraska, Lincoln (May 8–30, 2026)
Open to artists from the US and Canada over the age of 18. The Lux Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for TOUCHé, an exhibition exploring the tactile language of texture. From the smooth to the rough, the layered to the ephemeral, this show celebrates the material qualities that invite touch—both real and imagined. All work must be original and should demonstrate a clear emphasis on texture. All work selected is considered to be for sale under consignment through the LUX unless specifically denied by the artist.
Contact: Lux Center for the Arts; gallery@luxcenter.org; www.luxcenter.org.
February 5, 2026 entry deadline
The 3rd Annual Mudflat Cup Show
Massachusetts, Somerville (March 13–April 19, 2026)
Open to artists from the US and Canada over the age of 18. This national exhibition celebrates the art of the everyday cup and mug. All work must be functional, completed in the last three years, for sale, and not exceed $180.
Contact: Mudflat Studio; kate@mudflat.org; www.mudflat.org.
February 22, 2026 entry deadline
Feats of Clay 2026 National Competition
California, Lincoln (April 23–May 31, 2026)
Open to US artists over the age of 18. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, and all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. All work must be for sale.
Contact: Art League of Lincoln; orodriguez@artleagueoflincoln.com; artleagueoflincoln.com.
February 22, 2026 entry deadline
Variations 2026
Massachusetts, Marblehead (April 18–June 13, 2026)
The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is inviting artists, both MAA members and non-members, from across the country to participate in the MAA’s National Exhibit entitled Variations 2026. Open to US artists over the age of 18, or under the age of 18 with guardian sponsorship. All work must be original and not previously included in past Variations exhibitions.
Contact: Marblehead Arts Association; info@marbleheadarts.org; marbleheadarts.org.
regional exhibitions
February 1, 2026 entry deadline
Small Wonders
California, Chico (March 19–May 3, 2026)
This exhibition celebrates the beauty, mystery, and significance of the microscopic, the miniature, and the overlooked. We invite works that magnify the unnoticed and reveal worlds within worlds. Original works created by artists residing in Northern California, defined as the following counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba. All works must be original and not shown at Monca.
Contact: Museum of Northern California; submissions@monca.org; monca.org.
February 1, 2026 entry deadline
The 96th Juried Artist Exhibition
Texas, San Antonio (April 12–June 12, 2026)
The San Antonio Art League + Museum invites artists from across Texas to enter the 96th Juried Artists Exhibition, the longest-running juried art show in the state. This historic exhibition celebrates excellence in contemporary art and offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work in one of Texas’s most respected venues. Open to artists 18 years or older who currently reside in Texas. All works must be original, no larger than 18 inches in any direction, created in the last year, and for sale.
Contact: The San Antonio Art League + Museum; saalm@saalm.org; saalm.org.
February 9, 2026 entry deadline
Home Improvements–The Functional Art Show
Illinois, St. Charles (March 26–May 8, 2026)
This exhibit will include art that serves a purpose. Each item, thoughtfully designed and skillfully created, is intended for use. All forms of media are welcome, but must be functional in nature. Open to artists 18 years or older who reside in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. All works must be original, for sale, and not shown at Fine Line in the last three years.
Contact: Kavanagh Gallery, The Fine Line Creative Arts Center; gallery@fineline.org; fineline.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
February 15, 2026 entry deadline
Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Oregon, Portland (September 5–7, 2026)
140 exceptional visual artists will be selected to exhibit by an independent jury panel comprised of both working artists and art professionals. The Emerging Artist Program provides regional artists in the early stage of their art career an opportunity to gain experience marketing and showing their work. In addition to the exhibiting artists, the show offers art education, demonstrations, and performance art. Open to artists over the age of 18. Open to original clay work, other than jewelry. All work must be original and handcrafted.
Contact: Art in the Pearl; info@artinthepearl.com; artinthepearl.com.
February 15, 2026 entry deadline
Denver Arts Festival
Colorado, Denver (May 23–24, 2026)
Be part of the Denver Arts Festival! The Festival takes place in the Conservatory Green Plaza area of Northfield in the Central Park (formerly Stapleton) development. Open to artists over the age of 18. Ceramic works must be handmade by the artist. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed.
Contact: Art in the Pearl; info@denverartsfestival.com; artinthepearl.com.
February 15, 2026 entry deadline
Tennessee Craft Fair 2026
Tennessee, Nashville (May 1–3, 2026)
Tennessee Craft invites you to apply to join us for our 55th spring art fair! The Tennessee Craft Fair is one of the top 50 premier art shows in the country. Attracting typically 45,000+ visitors and featuring 190 artists. Open to artists over the age of 18 who are Tennessee residents, residents from contiguous states, as well as artists studying at Tennessee academic institutions. All works must be original and handmade by the artist.
Contact: Art in the Pearl; fairs@tennesseecraft.org; tennesseecraft.org/events/craft-fairs.
July 15, 2026 entry deadline
FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square 2026
Ohio, Oberlin (September 12, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Open to original clay and porcelain, functional and sculptural works. All work must be original and handcrafted. Applicants must be an artist, guild, art club, or craftsperson.
Contact: The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA); kathleen@fava.org; favagallery.org.
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