International 'Abstract & Surrealistic Worlds' 2D & 3D Virtual Exhibition Open Call

Stanisonne Art Gallery is an international online contemporary art gallery, based in Berlin and is calling talented artists from all around the world, no matter their background and level of experience, to explore art beyond reality and apply to participate in our new 2D and 3D virtual exhibition ‘Abstract & Surrealistic Worlds’.

Abstract and surrealistic art both have a shared philosophy that pushes the boundaries of reality, they challenge the traditional representations in art, and they have the ability to go beyond the typical limits. Diving into a deeper, often untouched realm of thought and emotion, into the subconscious mind, creating art that speaks to the hidden dimensions of the mind.

We invite artists to share their abstract and surrealistic perceptions of the world.

Abstract art is liberating the artist from accurate images of the material world and gives them the opportunity to be flexible in expressing their feelings, ideas and concepts without directly depicting things or scenarios, via the use of colours, shapes, lines and textures. This allows both the artist and the observer to explore deeper, personal and emotional interpretations.

Whereas, surrealism depicts the shared philosophy, often using realistic forms and shapes, but in a very unexpected combination, challenging the laws of reality and physics. It encourages artists to explore dreamlike worlds and question the very nature of reality itself. Surrealistic artworks dive into the subconscious and often create irrational, illogical and fantastical worlds, giving the observer a space for imagination to flourish.

This call for art seeks works (paintings, sculpture, etc.) that explore and extend the definition of art beyond the limits of reality.

Theme: abstract and surrealistic art (beyond the limits of reality)

Art style & medium: Abstract and surrealistic art style. Every medium is welcome. (Painting, Sculpture, Ceramic, Drawing, Digital Art, Illustration etc.), (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, Mixed Media etc.) (no video, no AI).

Deadline: 9 May 2025

Exhibition duration: 28 May – 9 July 2025

Even after the end, the exhibition will be available on our website permanently.

Benefits for the artist:

• Certificate of participation
• Gets own artist profile page on our website stanisonneartgallery.com/yourartistname
• Artist website URL and social media profiles can be shared on artist profile page
• Social media badges for every artwork to share
• Online 3D virtual exhibition
• May be chosen as one of ‘6 selected artworks’ on our homepage

Number of artworks: submit min. 1 and max. 10 artworks (We may choose up to 6 artworks!)

Accepted file format and size: jpg, jpeg; max. 2MB, min. 600px

SUBMISSION FEE:  NO. Application is free.

You may submit min. 1 and max. 10 artworks and we may choose up to 6 artworks to participate.

SELECTION FEE:  Yes, 36€. Only for the selected artists.

After being selected you get a notification email and to finalize your participation in the exhibition the one-time selection fee has to be paid.