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Opportunity name: IDENTITY – International Contemporary Art Museum Exhibition, Seoul 2026
Open to: Contemporary artists worldwide
Deadline: 5 July 2026 (or earlier if all places are filled)
Short brief: An international contemporary art exhibition exploring the concept of identity through diverse artistic practices. The exhibition will take place in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together artists from around the world in a museum-style exhibition organized by MUSA International.
Application link: https://www.musaartspace.it
Submission Details:
- Exhibition dates: 2–6 September 2026.
- Location: Seoul, South Korea.
- Open to international artists.
- Artists must complete the online application form and submit images of their work.
- Applications close on 5 July 2026 or earlier if capacity is reached.
Opportunity name: Wall Space Gallery Open Artists Call 2026
Open to: Canadian emerging and established artists
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Short brief: Wall Space Gallery is seeking artists with a developed body of work for future exhibition opportunities. All media are welcome, with particular interest in jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, and contemporary visual arts.
Application link: https://wallspacegallery.ca/blogs/news/open-artists-call
Submission Details:
- Submission period: 1 May–31 August 2026.
- Open to Canadian artists.
- All mediums accepted.
- Especially interested in jewellery, ceramics, and sculpture.
- Applications submitted through the gallery's online form.
Opportunity name: UrbanArt Annual 2026 Volunteer Open Call
Open to: Volunteers interested in arts and community engagement
Deadline: 19 June 2026
Short brief: UrbanArt Annual seeks volunteers to support one of the city's major public art events. Roles include logistics, interviewing artists, storytelling, neighborhood engagement, hosting, and event support.
Application link: Check Artown Now's volunteer application page or social media.
Submission Details:
- Volunteer positions include:
- Story creators
- Interviewers
- Community hosts
- Logistics support
- Neighborhood connectors
- No artistic portfolio required.
- Suitable for students, creatives, and arts professionals interested in cultural programming.
Opportunity name: Velvet Tensions – International Open Call for Artists
Open to: Artists at all career stages
Deadline: 12 July 2026
Short brief: Velvet Tensions is a group exhibition exploring contradiction, tension, paradox, and opposing forces through contemporary art. The exhibition welcomes submissions from artists working in any medium and at any career level.
Application link: Available through the organizer's call-for-artists page.
Submission Details:
- Submission period: 1 June–12 July 2026.
- Free to apply.
- All media accepted.
- Open internationally.
- Emerging and established artists encouraged to apply.
Opportunity name: Nicolaysen Art Museum Call for Art Gala 2026
Open to: Artists working in all visual art disciplines
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Short brief: The Nicolaysen Art Museum's annual fundraising gala includes an art auction and exhibition featuring selected contemporary artists. Funds raised support museum programming and exhibitions.
Application link: Through the Nicolaysen Art Museum submission portal.
Submission Details:
- Deadline: 12 June 2026.
- Selected works may be included in the Gala auction and exhibition.
- Open to original artwork.
- Artists submit images and artwork details for jury review.
Opportunity name: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair London 2026 Open Call
Open to: Contemporary African artists and artists from the African diaspora
Deadline: 25 June 2026
Short brief: Organized through Avant Registry, this opportunity offers selected artists the chance to exhibit at the prestigious 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London. The fair is one of the leading international platforms dedicated to contemporary African art. Artists gain exposure to collectors, galleries, curators, and art professionals from around the world.
Application link: https://www.avantregistry.com
Submission Details:
- Exhibition at the 16th edition of 1-54 London.
- Open to artists from Africa and its diaspora.
- Strong international visibility and networking opportunities.
- Artists submit portfolios and supporting materials through Avant Registry.
- Deadline: 25 June 2026.