Internet 2026 AWA Online Juried Exhibition
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: March 13, 2026 – American Women Artists seeks to present an online exhibition of fine art demonstrating excellence in terms of composition, technique, mastery of medium and quality of design. The final selection will be an exemplary showcase of a diverse group of representational and abstract artworks by artists who draw, paint, and sculpt.
Exhibition March 31, 2026 – March 30, 2027.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to women at least 18 years of age, who are working in the fine arts and residents of either the United States or Canada. The American Women Artists’ annual online juried competition is open to all levels of AWA membership. Non-members can join prior to exhibition deadline to qualify for entry.
Please visit our website to join AWA, once accepted as a member you can Apply for 2026 AWA Online Juried Exhibition.
- Entries may be representational or abstract work(s): drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, as well as sculpture. All subjects and styles are eligible, from traditional to contemporary.
- Work(s) must be original. 2D works must have been completed within the last two years and 3D works must have been completed in the last five years.
- Entries may be representational or abstract work(s): drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, as well as sculpture. All subjects and styles are eligible, from traditional to contemporary.
JURORS
Jurors are award-winning artists and include Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, a Prix de West award-winning artist known for her paintings of Spanish culture; Kathrine Lemke Waste, former AWA President and California contemporary realist painter; and Louise Solecki Weir, world renowned Canadian sculptor.
AWARDS
AWA will distribute over $10,000 in cash awards. Selected artists are also eligible for in-kind awards, including advertisements, art materials, and subscriptions from AWA’s generous donors. In addition to cash and in-kind awards – including a $2,000 cash Grand Prize award – approximately 120 works selected will appear on AWA’s online gallery for an entire year, be featured in our monthly digital magazine, and be promoted through AWA’s social media channels.
ENTRY FEE
- AWA membership – $45.00 for up to three pieces.
- Non-members can join prior to exhibition deadline to qualify for entry. New Member dues can be paid on the AWA Join page.
- Once accepted as a member you can Apply for 2026 AWA Online Juried Exhibition.
AWS JOIN PAGE | EXHIBITION ONLINE APPLICATION
Acceptance Notification Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
SALES
Works do not have to be for sale. Sold works may be submitted. Enter NFS in the entry form. Artists will receive 55% of the sales price for 2D works and 60% for 3D works. AWA will receive 45% for 2D and 40% for 3D to support its mission and fund future artist awards.
About:
American Women Artists is a membership organization made up of women artists, patrons, and gallery owners throughout the United States and Canada. AWA is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
Since its inception, American Women Artists has worked diligently to bring women artists to the attention of the art world through museum shows, juried competitions in leading galleries around the country, symposiums, workshops, and international travel and exhibitions. Our goal is to increase the number of professional opportunities for women in the visual fine arts that lead to greater inclusion.
American Women Artists
PO Box 7281
Chesterfield, MO. 63006
t: (314) 527-0599
