As we head into 2026, CaFÉ is taking the time to reflect on the incredible milestones from 2025. We’re proud to share that we helped over 10,000 artists and admins, achieving a 90% customer satisfaction score.
To continue our mission of making art opportunities available to all, we’ve implemented several new features in 2025 to enhance the experience for administrators, artists, and jurors on our site.
In January, we updated the My CaFÉ Entries page to default the sort applications by Call Name. Started and Ready for Submission entries will remain at the top of the list. In August, we added Email Verification for Existing Users to enhance account security. In October, we created a new field for administrators to set the timezone for their calls’ timing, allowing us to support artists worldwide with clarity around deadlines.
Throughout these updates, we’ve sustained our commitment to accessibility through periodic updates that we will continue through 2026. You can track our progress by visiting the Product Updates page.
In this post, we’re excited to share the key insights and metrics that shaped the year. We invite you to look back on 2025 and join us in moving ahead to another year of connecting artists with creative opportunities.
CaFÉ Year in Review 2025
Network Reach: 190,000+ Active Artists | 800+ Organizations
High-Level Activity
- 170,000 entries submitted.
- 2,093 total calls for entry.
Geographic Trends
Top 5 Artist States:
- California
- New York
- Colorado
- Texas
- Florida
Top 3 Countries:
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- India
Call Statistics (Averages)
- Average Entry Fee: $20
- Average Entries Per Call: 96
- Average Open Days: 61
Top 5 Call Types
| Call Type | Percentage | Count |
| Exhibitions | 50.47% | 1,017 |
| Public Art | 21.19% | 427 |
| Competitions | 10.02% | 202 |
| Photography | 5.61% | 113 |
| Residencies | 2.78% | 56 |
Customer Success & Product Growth
- 90% Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).
- 141 Product Updates.
- 17 Accessibility Updates.
- 10K Customers Helped.
