Whispers of October

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Our curated October group art show invites artists to explore and express the delicate, fleeting beauty inherent in the month of October. As the world transitions from vibrant warmth to quiet introspection, “Whispers of October” seeks to capture the subtle emotions, transient moments, and poetic nuances that define this unique time of year.

Through diverse media and styles, participating artists are encouraged to interpret October not just as a calendar month, but as a state of being—an emotional threshold where endings and beginnings coexist. Through abstraction or realism, minimalism or maximalism, portraits or landscapes, the selected artworks create a space where viewers can pause, feel, and listen to the soft murmurings of a season that teaches us to embrace beauty in transience.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art, and video/film.

Prize Summary: 
Win cash prizes
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ll Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Whispers of October” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in October.

We are delighted to announce that we will be giving cash prizes to two talented artists!

Best of show winner: $150
Second place winner: $100
Third place winner: Online Solo Show
All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard (when possible)

Event date: 
October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Location: 
On our website, Virtually and in Times Square NYC.
Deadline: 
28/September/2025

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Fee Detail: 
The Submission fee is $35 for the 1st image and $10 for additional images and it is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
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