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the Art Open Calls Directory #27 (36 Open Calls closing between August 2nd. 2025 and August 15th, 2025)

the Art Open Calls Directory #27 (36 Open Calls closing between August 2nd. 2025 and August 15th, 2025)

In this list there are 36 international opportunities for artists ending between: August 2nd. 2025 and August 15th. 2025

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Hello and Welcome to Only For Artists!

Perhaps you already know us and our newsletter, or maybe this is your first time landing here! We are Only For Artists, and this is our FREE newsletter. Below, you’ll find a handpicked selection of the best opportunities for artiists from this week.

This list includes international contests, open calls, competitions, awards, and prizes—all tailored to support your creative journey.

Have you visited our website yet? Check out:

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where you’ll find hundreds of opportunities in a comprehensive, always-updated list.

Looking for more? While this newsletter is a DEMO, we offer so much more for those who want it!

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Thank you for being part of our community.

Enjoy the list and happy creativity!

And don’t forget to:

Deadline: August 2nd. 2025:

  • The Boomer Gallery - Vogued: Call For Artists

    02 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition in London

    Theme: Vogued. We’re living in a time where art is being redefined. Complex works can be generated in seconds with the right script, but at the same time, traditional methods are being pushed in new and powerful directions. How will these approaches meet...

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Deadline: August 3rd. 2025:

  • FREE ENTRY / Danish Cultural Institute - Experienced Project Coordinator

    03 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Salary

    Theme: Multi-Discipline. Danish Cultural Institute (DCI) is starting a new chapter in its international portfolio, this time on the African continent. We are therefore looking for an experienced project coordinator with a solid understanding of international development aid and management...

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  • FREE ENTRY / Hypha Studios - Free Exhibition Space at No. 1 Poultry (London)

    03 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition

    Theme: Multi-Discipline. We are looking for artists & curators for our brand new gallery hub in the City of London, launching Frieze Week 2025 This is a unique opportunity to organise an exhibition in one of the world’s most important postmodern buildings, designed by architect...

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  • FREE ENTRY / Chicago Sculpture International - Biennale 2025

    03 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition

    Theme: Sculpture. This exhibition explores the interplay of materials in the realm of sculpture, showcasing works that challenge, celebrate, and redefine our understanding of material substance. To connect your own work to this theme, consider how your choice of medium and subject matter...

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Deadline: August 4th. 2025:

  • Blue Koi Gallery - "Wonderful World" International Art Competition

    04 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: $20 / Prize: $500 + Exhibition

    Theme: Wonderful World. The Wonderful World theme invites artists to explore the magic, mystery, and marvels of the world. From the quiet strength of wildlife and the colors of blooming ecosystems to the vastness of planets and the rhythms of Earth itself...

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  • FREE ENTRY / CICA Museum - CICA Experimental Film and Video 2026

    04 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition

    Discipline: Film and Video. CICA Museum invites experimental film makers and artists worldwide to participate in the CICA Experimental Film and Video Exhibition 2026. We accept single-channel experimental films, video art, and animations...

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  • Blue Koi Gallery - The 4th Women Only Art Exhibition 2025

    04 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: $25 / Prize: $500 + Exhibition

    Theme: Open. Her Canvas invites women from around the world to showcase their unique visions, stories, and artistic talent. This competition is open to all mediums and styles, giving you the freedom to express your voice in the most authentic way. Share your creativity and be part of a collective..

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Deadline: August 5th. 2025:

  • FREE ENTRY / ICCI Art Valley Program 2025

    05 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Trip + Exhibition

    Theme: Open. The 2025 ICCI ART VALLEY PROGRAM – International Visiting Artists/Scholars invites artists from around the world to engage in a residency-based project focused on interdisciplinary and innovative practice. Through immersive creative exploration, the program fosters...

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Deadline: August 6th. 2025:

  • FREE ENTRY / transmediale e.V - Open Call for Exhibition Curation 2027

    06 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: 25,000 EUR

    Theme: Multi-Discipline. transmediale e.V. is inviting applications for the Exhibition Curation for transmediale 2027. The exhibition curator's central responsibility is the development of the upcoming exhibition as part of the festival’s programme...

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Deadline: August 7th. 2025:

  • FREE ENTRY / The Confluence - “Rhapsody in Hue” Call for Artists

    07 Aug 2025, 11:30 pm

    Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition

    Theme: Rhapsody in Hue. We invite you to contribute to our exhibit “Rhapsody in Hue” at The Confluence. The show will run October 7 - November 15. The Call is open June 26 - August 7. Music moves us – physically and emotionally. It generates mood, ideas and energy. Music creates a deep sensory...

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