Call Archive
Every 3 Square Art call for entry, current and past. For how to submit, use Calls for Entry. Open a call for the prospectus and deadline.
New Horizons: Landscapes 27 - Call for Entry Deadline 11/30/26
New Horizons: Landscapes 27 | One Decade | 10th Annual Juried Exhibition
New Horizons: Landscapes 27 is a juried landscape exhibition at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins, Colorado, open to all media. Artists can enter up to 5 works ($48 for 1 to 3 images, $55 for 4, $62 for 5) by November 30, 2026. Cash awards total $2,000, and the show runs February 5 to March 19, 2027.
100 Square Inches of Art 26, 8th Annual Juried Exhibition: EXTENDED Deadline for Entry - September 15, 2026
100 Square Inches of Art 26 pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to express their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
COLOR 26, 9th Annual Juried International Exhibition: EXTENDED Deadline for Entry - July 13, 2026
COLOR 26, 9th Annual International Exhibition
Submit your best vibrantly colored artwork to COLOR 26, 9th Annual International Juried Exhibition coming to the 3 Square Art Gallery this September in 2026. Get ready for our most vibrant, powerful, and anticipated exhibition of the year COLOR 26! This year’s exhibit promises to be an explosion of complex and nuanced colors for a sensory feast that transcends traditional boundaries.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
CaRt26 | Contemporary Art in Realism - Extended Deadline 4/20/26
CaRt26 | Contemporary Art in Realism, 3rd International Juried Exhibition
Experience the resurgence of realism at CaRt26 | Contemporary Art in Realism. Contemporary Realists celebrate tangible realities grounding in shared reality, emotional depth, and the profound challenge of bringing an image to life through mastery of the medium.
$3500 in cash awards
Jurors
Kazuhiro Yamada
Kumiko S. McKee
Ricki Klages
Rubén Fernández Pereira
New Horizons: Landscapes 26 - Extended Deadline 3/2/26
New Horizons: Landscapes 26, 9th Annual Exhibition
Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 26, 9th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed?
NOOBAA 26 | Non-Objective Abstract Art 2026 Juried Exhibition: Extended Deadline for Entry is 12/21/25
NOOBAA 26 | Non-Objective Abstract Art, 7th Juried Exhibition
The theme of Non-Objective Abstract Art can refer to Non-Objective Art or Non-Representational Art, which does not seek to represent specific objects, people, or other subjects found in the natural world, but instead relies on shape, line, color and form with no particular subject.
Juror: 3 Square Art Gallery
100 Square Inches of Art 25, 7th Annual Exhibition
EXTENDED 100 Square Inches of Art pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to expressive their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
Masters of Light: Plein Air 25, 2nd Juried Exhibition. The Deadline has been EXTENDED to 7/28
Master of Light: Plein Air 25, 2nd Juried Exhibition
Join us for Masters of Light: Plein Air 25 at 3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado! This premier exhibit invites plein air artists from around the globe to showcase their mastery of capturing light in the great outdoors. From September 5 to October 17, immerse yourself in the beauty and brilliance of plein air artistry. Submit your work today and be part of an event celebrating the essence of outdoor painting.
Juried by 3 Square Art Co-Owner & Artist, Craig Andrew McKee
COLOR 25, 8th Annual Juried International Exhibition: EXTENDED Deadline for Entry - April 27, 2025
COLOR 25, 8th Annual International Exhibition
Submit your best vibrantly colored artwork to COLOR 25, 8th Annual International Juried Exhibition coming to the 3 Square Art Gallery this June in 2025. Get ready for our most vibrant, powerful, and anticipated exhibition of the year COLOR 25! This year’s exhibit promises to be an explosion of complex and nuanced colors for a sensory feast that transcends traditional boundaries.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
Art in B & W 25 - Deadline 2/17/25
Art in B & W 25, 6th Annual Juried Exhibition at 3 Square Art
Submit your best black and white artwork and photography to the Art in B & W 25, 6th Annual Juried Exhibition coming to the 3 Square Art Gallery this April in 2025. Delve into a nuanced and beautiful realm devoid of color using only black and white tones and endless shades of gray.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
New Horizons: Landscapes 25 - Deadline Extended to 1/3/5
New Horizons: Landscapes 25, 8th Annual Exhibition
Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 24, 7th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed?
100 Square Inches of Art 24, 6th Annual Exhibition
100 Square Inches of Art pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to expressive their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
Masters of Light: Plein Air 24, Inaugural Juried Exhibition. The Extended Deadline for Entry is 7/29
Master of Light: Plein Air 24, Inaugural Juried Exhibition
Join us for Masters of Light: Plein Air 24 at 3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado! This premier exhibit invites plein air artists from around the globe to showcase their mastery of capturing light in the great outdoors. From September 6 to October 4, immerse yourself in the beauty and brilliance of plein air artistry. Submit your work today and be part of an event celebrating the essence of outdoor painting.
Juried by 3 Square Art Co-Owner & Artist, Craig Andrew McKee
COLOR 24, 7th Annual Juried International Exhibition: Deadline for Entry - EXTENDED 3/25
COLOR 24, 7th Annual International Exhibition
Submit your best vibrantly colored artwork to COLOR 24, 7th Annual International Juried Exhibition coming to the 3 Square Art Gallery this May in 2024. Get ready for our most vibrant, powerful, and anticipated exhibition of the year COLOR 24! This year’s exhibit promises to be an explosion of complex and nuanced colors for a sensory feast that transcends traditional boundaries.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
Art in B & W 24 - Deadline 1/29/24
Art in B & W 24, 5th Annual Juried Exhibition at 3 Square Art
Submit your best black and white artwork and photography to the Art in B & W 24, 5th Annual Juried Exhibition coming to the 3 Square Art Gallery this April in 2024. Delve into a nuanced and beautiful realm devoid of color using only black and white tones and endless shades of gray.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
New Horizons: Landscapes 2024 Deadline 12/17/23
New Horizons: Landscapes 2024, 7th Annual Exhibition
Join us on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 24, 7th Annual Exhibition. Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature's beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed?
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
100 Square Inches of Art 2023 5th Annual Exhibition
100 Square Inches of Art pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to expressive their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by Mary Jane Edwards, Executive Director of the Jentel Foundation
NOOBAA 23 | Non-Objective Abstract Art 5th Annual Exhibition
The theme of Non-Objective Abstract Art can refer to Non-Objective Art or Non-Representational Art, which does not seek to represent specific objects, people, or other subjects found in the natural world, but instead relies on shape, line, color and form with no particular subject.
Juror: David Reif, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming
CaRt23 Contemporary Art in Realism 2023: Deadline 6/11
CaRt23: Contemporary Art in Realism, 1st International Exhibition
In the 1950s, the dominant artistic movement was Abstract Expressionism, an anti-literal and anti-figuration movement that emphasized a burst of emotion, shape, and color on canvas as a visual metaphor for an artist's inner emotional state in regard to subject, circumstance or matter.
Juror: Ricki L. Klages, Former Head of the Department of Art and Professor at the University of Wyoming
COLOR 2023: 6th Annual International Exhibition: Deadline 4/17
COLOR 2023: 6th Annual International Exhibition
Pure and raw. A splash of color, lines of colors, dabs of color, colored fabric, colored hair, color color color! Throw yourself full force into the world of color and unleash your creativity! This exhibit is going to highlight color in every way. The 6th Annual COLOR Exhibit is here this 2023!
Juror: 3SA Jury Members
Art in B&W 2023, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition: Deadline 2/27
Art in B & W, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition
From Black and white to sixty shades of gray... this exhibit looks at all types of black and white artwork and photography and challenges the artist to convey their message in a world without color. From subtle shades of grays to broad and bold strokes of black ink or paint, we are seeking all types of work from realistic to conceptual.
Juror: 3SA Jury Members
New Horizons: Landscapes 2023 Deadline 1/9/23
New Horizons: Landscapes 2023, 6th Annual Exhibition
Landscapes are one of the long-time subjects for artists taking in the beauty of their surroundings and representing what they see. But how has it changed in recent times? What new connections to our surroundings will be found or lost?
Juried by Lynn Thorpe Emeritus Professor of Art Northwest College and Award-Winning Artist
Figure That 2023, 5th Annual Portraiture & Figurative Art Exhibition
The human figure has intrigued and inspired artists to paint beautiful and provocative images through the centuries. Artists use the figure for training purposes, documenting important individuals to history through portraiture, for abstract as well as realistic imagery, for social commentary, design and more.
Juried by Martin John Garhart, Emeritus Professor of Art Kenyon College, Ohio and Award-Winning Artist
100 Square Inches of Art 2022 4th Annual Exhibition
100 Square Inches of Art pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to expressive their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by Mary Jane Edwards, Executive Director of the Jentel Foundation
CaRt22 Contemporary Art in Realism 2022: Deadline 6/12
CaRt22: Contemporary Art in Realism, 1st International Exhibition
In the 1950s, the dominant artistic movement was Abstract Expressionism, an anti-literal and anti-figuration movement that emphasized a burst of emotion, shape, and color on canvas as a visual metaphor for an artist's inner emotional state in regard to subject, circumstance or matter.
Juror: Christophe Vacher, two-time Emmy Award winner and Annie Award Nominee French artist
COLOR 2022: 5th Annual International Exhibition: Deadline 4/17
COLOR 2022: 5th Annual International Exhibition
Pure and raw. A splash of color, lines of colors, dabs of color, colored fabric, colored hair, color color color! Throw yourself full force into the world of color and unleash your creativity! This exhibit is going to highlight color in every way. The 4th Annual COLOR Exhibit is here this 2021!
Juror: 3SA Jury Members
New Horizons: Landscapes 2022 Deadline 3/2
New Horizons: Landscapes 2022, 5th Annual Exhibition
Landscapes are one of the long-time subjects for artists taking in the beauty of their surroundings and representing what they see. But how has it changed in recent times? What new connections to our surroundings will be found or lost?
Juror: Ricki L. Klages, Head of the Department of Art and Professor at the University of Wyoming
Art in B&W 2022: Deadline 2/2
Art in B & W, 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition
From Black and white to sixty shades of gray... this exhibit looks at all types of black and white artwork and photography and challenges the artist to convey their message in a world without color. From subtle shades of grays to broad and bold strokes of black ink or paint, we are seeking all types of work from conceptual to realistic.
Juror: 3SA Jury Members
The Art of Still Life 2022 Call for Entry
The Art of Still Life, 2nd Bi-Annual Exhibit will be held this January 2022 at the 3 Square Art Gallery! Artist through the ages have be interested in depicting innate objects to convey religious themes, familiar surroundings, educational programs, and benchmark the skill of the artist. Common items portrayed by Still Life Artists of the past include everyday objects such as fruit, flowers, coins, food items, wine glasses, and dinnerware. Modern Still Life Artists have experimented with different ways to visualize and portray these objects and with abstraction, some have even completely deconstructed the physical shapes of the objects.
In our object and material rich society, there are many items for use by the artist for a Still Life. What items will you use and how will you arrange them? What is your take on the Still Life?
Juried by 3SA Jury Members
100 Square Inches of Art 2021 3rd Annual Exhibition
100 Square Inches of Art pushes the creative powers of local and national artists to expressive their artistic vision inside of 100 square inches or less... no more. Art can be made into any form or shape as long as the total square inches used is equal to or less than 100 square inches (3D Artists get an extra 10 inches of depth for a total of 1000 cubic inches!). See color, see shape, see forms or figures, portraits or abstracts. All in a small form factor that is perfect for a holiday gift or a special addition to your personal art collection.
Juried by 3 Square Art Members
NOOBAA | Non-Objective Abstract Art 3rd Annual International Exhibition
The theme of Non-Objective Abstract Art can refer to Non-Objective Art or Non-Representational Art, which does not seek to represent specific objects, people, or other subjects found in the natural world, but instead relies on shape, line, color and form with no particular subject.
Juried by 3 Square Art Members