If you work in digital art, you know the frustration of digging through open call after open call only to find a general craft fair that happens to accept digital files alongside pottery and jewelry. This list skips that noise.
We pulled together 8 open calls, art competitions, and juried exhibitions where digital art is a real fit, not just the entire focus of a show, but sometimes one of just a few mediums the organizers are actually looking for.
Below, you'll find the deadlines, entry fees, and what each one is looking for, so you can find one worth applying to today.
How I Built This List of Digital Art Calls
We searched EntryThingy's calls list, filtering specifically by Digital Art, then opened every listing individually to check the actual entry requirements. Filtering alone wasn't reliable: some calls list digital art as accepted but also require handcrafted or non-computer-assisted work in the fine print, which rules digital work out despite what the filter shows.
We prioritized calls where digital art was either the focus of the show or named directly alongside a small number of other mediums. We also checked for named jurors, real organizations, and clear terms before including anything here.
If digital art isn't your only medium, we've also rounded up calls for photographers, printmakers, and students.
1. Digital Art Exhibition - 2026
An open, juried show at the Philadelphia Sketch Club built specifically for digital art, with a clear line drawn against AI-generated work.
- Organizer: Philadelphia Sketch Club
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
- Entry fee: Paid entry
- Medium: Digital art only, must include a substantial amount of digitally created content; generative AI work is not eligible
- Requirements: Submit up to 10 works (max 2 accepted per artist), digital work must be framed and wired for hanging, max 24" on any dimension
- Prizes: $300 first prize, $200 second prize, and $100 third prize, plus medals and certificates
- Commission: 25%
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
The Philadelphia Sketch Club has supported artists in the city since 1860. Today, it runs regular classes, workshops, and open exhibitions for both members and non-members, including dedicated shows like this one for digital art.
Why I Included This
This is one of the strongest digital-specific calls on the list. The rules require a substantial amount of digitally created content and clearly exclude generative AI. The $600 prize pool and physical Philadelphia exhibition also add more value than a simple online feature.
2. Let Our Hearts Speak: Open Call
An international open call for a collective publication exploring "Eastern Europe" as memory, migration, and emotional landscape, open to moving image, sound, and hybrid or interdisciplinary formats.
- Organizer: Rethinking Eastern Europe
- Location: International
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Entry fee: Free
- Eligibility: Open to artists of any age, nationality, and career stage, worldwide
- Medium: Photography, text, moving image, collage, archival material, sound, and other experimental or hybrid formats
- Prizes: 1st prize includes a £150 award, featured publication placement, and a portfolio review with the founder; 2nd and 3rd prize include publication placement and social features
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
Rethinking Eastern Europe is founded by Zula Rabikowska, an artist, curator, and writer. The judging panel also includes Diane Smyth, editor of the British Journal of Photography, and Max Gorbatskyi, curator at Open Eye Gallery and co-curator of the Ukrainian National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Why I Included This
This is a free, international call with a strong judging panel and a clear publication outcome. It also accepts moving image, sound, and hybrid formats, which makes it a useful option if your digital work does not translate to a traditional framed exhibition.
3. The 2026 Willet Art Prize
A national competition open to painters, sculptors, digital artists, and glass artisans, judged by a panel spanning art, academia, and even Olympic athletes.
- Organizer: Willet Stained Glass Studios
- Location: Online
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Entry fee: Free
- Medium: Open to painting, sculpture, digital art, and glass
- Requirements: One artwork per submission; up to 5 entries per artist; a concise artist statement is required
- Prizes: $7,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, $1,000 for third
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
Willet Stained Glass Studios creates and restores stained glass for churches, public buildings, and commercial spaces. Much of that work starts with an artist's idea and turns it into a permanent architectural piece. The Willet Art Prize brings that same interest in strong visual ideas to artists working across several mediums.
Why I Included This
A $10,000 prize pool is a huge incentive, and the organizers explicitly name "digital artist" as one of four eligible categories alongside painters, sculptors, and glass artisans. Entry is free, and the Quest for Gold theme gives you a clear direction.
4. The Spirit of Greek Culture
An international open call from One Culture Foundation exploring Greek mythology, philosophy, and aesthetics, welcoming video, sound, and immersive, multisensory work alongside more traditional mediums.
- Organizer: One Culture Foundation
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Deadline: September 1, 2026
- Entry fee: Free
- Medium: Open to painting, sculpture, sound, scent, video, immersive, and multisensory work
- What you get: Selected work may be exhibited at the Foundation's Chapter I: Greece show, featured in its online gallery and year-end journal, and considered for its annual cultural and arts award
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
One Culture Foundation runs a cultural series exploring civilization and human connection through the senses, which opened at SF Design Week 2026 with an immersive experience at the Google Visitor Center.
Why I Included This
Video, sound, immersive, and multisensory work are all named directly, which makes this a strong fit for digital and new-media artists whose work is difficult to present as a conventional wall piece. It is also free, international, and connected to an active exhibition series.
5. Trailhead Gallery Call for Art
A community gallery space in Minneapolis's Theodore Wirth Park, open to Film/Video/New Media alongside a handful of other categories, with priority given to local Minnesota artists.
- Organizer: The Loppet Foundation
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Entry fee: Free
- Medium: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media, Painting, Sculpture
- Good to know: Priority consideration goes to local, Minnesota-based artists. Each exhibit runs 6 weeks to 2 months
- Apply here
About the Organizer
The Loppet Foundation connects people to the outdoors through programs, events, and community spaces. Its Trailhead Gallery sits inside The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, where the gallery links local art with nature and community life.
Why I Included This
Film, video and new media are treated as a dedicated category, and selected work stays on view for at least six weeks. The park setting also offers a different audience from a traditional gallery. Because local Minnesota artists receive priority, this is strongest as a regional opportunity.
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6. Anthology Cover Art Competition 2026
An international competition to have your work featured as magazine cover art, open to painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, and digital media.
- Organizer: Anthology Magazine
- Location: International
- Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Entry fee: $18
- Medium: Painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital media
- Eligibility: Open to artists of any nationality, worldwide, no limit on entries per person
- Prize: €500, publication on a future Anthology cover, and editorial coverage in print and online
- Apply here
About the Organizer
Anthology launched in 2016 as a design-led print magazine covering travel, interiors, lifestyle, and culture, with a strong focus on the arts. It now reaches an international readership and runs a wider program of creative awards across visual art, photography, and writing.
Why I Included This
Digital art doesn't often get the chance to appear on a magazine cover, which makes this competition stand out. The winner also receives €500 and a feature in print and online. And since generative AI isn't allowed, it's a good fit for artists who create their digital work without it.
7. Above, Around, Below
A contemporary group show at Van Der Plas Gallery on New York's Lower East Side, exploring spatial perception across urban, rural, and in-between environments, with digital art named directly among the accepted mediums.
- Organizer: Van Der Plas Gallery
- Location: International (exhibited in New York, NY)
- Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Entry fee: Paid entry
- Medium: Painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, digital art
- What to submit: Up to 4 artworks
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
Van Der Plas Gallery is an independent gallery in New York's Lower East Side. It works with both emerging and established artists, with a strong focus on street art, outsider art, and experimental contemporary work.
Why I Included This
This is a good option if you want to get your digital work off the screen and into a physical gallery in New York City. And even if you aren't selected for this show, the gallery may still consider your work for another exhibition later in the year.
8. 2026 - NEON & GLOW
A themed exhibition at Las Laguna Art Gallery built around light, brightness, and glow, open to digital art alongside painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.
- Organizer: Las Laguna Art Gallery
- Location: Laguna Beach, CA
- Deadline: September 18, 2026
- Entry fee: $35 for up to 5 pieces
- Medium: Painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, installation
- Commission: 35% gallery commission; artist keeps 65%
- Good to know: At least one piece will be included in the online show; in-gallery display is possible if invited by the jury
- Apply on EntryThingy
About the Organizer
Las Laguna Art Gallery is based in Laguna Beach and welcomes work in many different styles and media. Rather than following one set theme, it puts together a new themed exhibition every month, with work shown online and sometimes in its physical gallery.
Why I Included This
This can be a good starting point if you want more people to see your digital art, as every artist who enters gets at least one piece in the online exhibition. You may also be selected to show your work in the Laguna Beach gallery. Just check the additional wall fee first so you know the full cost before accepting a gallery spot.
Find More Digital Art Calls on EntryThingy
We add new calls every day, so it's worth checking back and browsing on your own too. Beyond the grid view, EntryThingy also has a calendar view, so you can see everything by deadline date across the month at a glance, color-coded by how soon each one closes and whether it's free or paid.
Before you apply to any of these calls, take a look at your portfolio and your artist statement. If you want to see how other digital artists present their work, you can browse public portfolios from artists on EntryThingy and filter by medium.
Common Questions About Digital Art Open Calls
What counts as digital art for an open call?
It varies by call, but digital art usually means work created primarily with digital tools, such as digital painting, digital collage, 3D art, animation, video, interactive work, or code-based art. Some calls accept algorithmic work, while others explicitly exclude generative AI. Check the exact terms before you apply.
Is digital art accepted at most open calls?
Not always in a meaningful way. Many general open calls list digital as one of several accepted mediums, but the underlying rules may still require framed, handcrafted, or physical work. Always read the full entry requirements before assuming your digital work is eligible.
Are digital art open calls usually free to enter?
It depends on the call. Some, like Let Our Hearts Speak and the Willet Art Prize, are free. Others charge an entry or jury fee, which can range from $18 to $45 depending on the organizer. Our entry fees study breaks down what's typical.
Do I need to frame or print my digital work to submit it?
Some calls require it, especially in-person exhibitions where the work needs to be hung. Others, like online exhibitions or publication-based calls, only require a digital file. Check each call's submission requirements before you prepare your work.
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