EntryThingy Blog

Curated list of the best art calls, competitions, and exhibitions to enter in 2026. Organized by medium, location, and opportunity type for painters, photographers, sculptors, and more.

A curated archive of the best art calls and calls for entry from 2025. Over 995 exhibitions, competitions, and opportunities that were active throughout the year.

Compare the best CaFÉ (Call for Entry) alternatives for 2026\. See how EntryThingy, ArtCall, Submittable, ZAPP and ShowSubmit differ in pricing, payments, and workflow.

Not all art calls are real. Here’s how to avoid scam listings and find legitimate opportunities with clear venues, jurors, timelines, and transparent fees.

Compare the 5 best tools to collect artist payments in 2026. See how EntryThingy, Submittable, CaFÉ, ArtCall, and ZAPP differ in pricing and payment workflows..

Discover 7 artist bio examples that stand out in open calls and learn how to update your bio on EntryThingy for stronger, more professional submissions.

The new EntryThingy is live! Redesigned from the ground up for smoother calls for entry, faster workflows, and a better experience for galleries and artists

21 inspiring artist resume examples for designers, illustrators, and creatives. Real layouts, colors, and styles to showcase your work.

The new EntryThingy launches November 4! Everything you need to know about the transition, beta access, and launch day expectations.

Complete guide to finding and applying to calls for entry, juried shows, and art competitions. Learn how to prepare artwork, write statements, and submit successfully through EntryThingy.

EntryThingy redesign fixes long-standing issues, improves reliability, and enhances efficiency. Classic version remains available until early 2026.

Discover the 10 essential tools for art galleries to manage submissions, inventory, marketing, and exhibitions efficiently in 2026.

Discover the 10 best websites to sell your art online in 2026. Compare features, pricing, and find the right platform for you.

8 Best Jury Management Tools. 1. EntryThingy 2. Submittable 3. Reviewr 4. OpenWater 5. CaFÉ 6. ArtCall 7. ZAPPlication 8. Artwork Archive.

Compare the 7 best submission tools for art galleries in 2025. See features, pricing, and why EntryThingy offers simple, transparent calls for entry.

Discover the best alternative art fairs for emerging artists. Fresh opportunities outside traditional galleries to showcase your work.

Discover the best art blogs to follow in 2025 for inspiration, techniques, and industry insights. Stay updated on trends and grow as an artist.

Learn how to build a strong artist portfolio for calls, step-by-step, from artwork selection to submission with EntryThingy.

Discover the major updates coming to EntryThingy, including a modernized interface, clearer labels, new optional fields, improved password reset, and enhanced payment processing for artists and galleries.

Learn about our plans to rebuild and modernize EntryThingy for artists and galleries worldwide. Discover upcoming improvements to the user experience, new features, and our vision for the platform's future.

Complete archive of EntryThingy blog posts and changelogs from 2009-2017, documenting every feature release, community highlight, and platform evolution during the founding years.

Complete guide to photographing artwork and resizing images for art calls, exhibitions, and portfolios. Includes free tools, professional tips, and step-by-step instructions.