The Art Guide — an online catalogue of competitions, exhibitions and artistic opportunities
One of the most stable and reliable platforms for artists and specialists in the field of fine arts who are looking for exhibition opportunities without registration and paid access. The resource has been used for many years as an entry point into the international exhibition field and is valued for its simplicity, regular updates and focus on real projects.
Focus on exhibition practice
The platform focuses on offline exhibitions, jury projects, seasonal competitions, and traditional art practices. The catalogue regularly publishes announcements from galleries, museums, art centres, and independent organisations. The main areas of focus are painting, graphic art, photography, sculpture, and craft techniques. Most projects involve the physical exhibition of works.
International context
Initially, The Art Guide focused on the US gallery scene, but after its update, the platform took on an international format. Today, the catalogue features competitions and exhibitions open to participants from Europe, Canada and other regions, as well as international initiatives with offline shows.
Regularity and scope of opportunities
Every year, more than four hundred open calls appear in the catalogue. These include jury-selected exhibitions, group shows, festivals, awards and seasonal projects. This volume makes the platform convenient for regular monitoring and planning participation in exhibitions throughout the year.
Easy access without registration
The catalogue is transparent and free of unnecessary barriers. Announcements are structured by deadline, region and project type. Applications are submitted directly through the organisers’ websites — without internal forms or mandatory registration. The platform acts as a trusted intermediary, providing up-to-date information on the conditions of participation. Most advertisements are free or involve a moderate exhibition fee.
Ability to publish your own projects
Additionally, artists, galleries, and art organisations can create accounts for free. Users can post their own events, open calls, and exhibition announcements. This allows The Art Guide to be used not only as a catalogue of opportunities, but also as a tool for promoting your own projects.
Who will benefit most from platform
The platform is particularly useful for artists who focus on offline formats, jury selection and real exhibition practices. It is suitable for artists working with classical media who are looking for a clear, open and proven way to enter the international exhibition context.
