Contemporary

Open Call for Curated Virtual Exhibition

Virtual Exhibition 2026 brings together contemporary artistic practices within a digital space that transcends geographical boundaries. The exhibition aims to create a dialogue between diverse perspectives, mediums, and cultural contexts.

In an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented world, this virtual platform invites artists to explore themes of presence, transformation, identity, and digital existence. By situating artistic production within an online environment, the exhibition reflects on how art circulates, evolves, and resonates globally.

The selected works will be curated to establish a cohesive yet dynamic visual and conceptual experience for an international audience.

OPEN CALL: Zaratan Residency Lisbon + Annual Grant Opportunity

Zaratan - Arte Contemporânea is an independent, artist-run, and non-profit organization situated in the vibrant centre of Lisbon. Our residency program provides an immersive laboratory for international artists, curators, and researchers from all disciplines to develop their practice outside traditional institutional frameworks.

We focus on process-based research and experimental production. The program is designed to foster professional growth, cross-cultural exchange, and deep engagement with the local art scene. Residents are encouraged to take creative risks in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

Open Call Under 30 2026

Open call for photographers under 30 | Applications open until February 1, 2026

Are you between 18 and 30 years old, and is photography your passion? Participate in the open call by Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation!

Participation in the open call is completely free and open to everyone, whether professionals or photography enthusiasts. Participants are required to produce three photographs that tell a story inspired by the figure of Horst. P. Horst and the themes of the exhibition project. The works should create a narrative starting from the following quote by Horst P. Horst:

“Fashion is an expression of the times. Elegance is something else.”

Call for Art: Hope Is

Aplomb Contemporary Gallery welcomes submissions for Hope Is, a juried exhibition inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem. Submissions of 3 to 20 works in any medium are accepted. The final format may be a solo, duo, or up to eight-artist group show based on jury selections. Juried by Gallery Director Danielle Festa. All exhibition entry and commission costs are donated towards The Aplomb Project, a 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting trauma survivors with the healing power of art.

Exhibition Timeline: March 1 – April 25, Opening: March 6
Application Deadline February 1

“In a World of Color” Online Juried Art Competition

CEV Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit artwork for our upcoming juried exhibition, In A World of Color Online Juried Exhibition. We are seeking artists whose work embodies the essence of colorful works, works rich in texture, pattern, color, and form. Whether contemporary, abstract, surreal, or illustrative, submissions should reflect an intentional embrace of visual abundance.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: January 17, 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2026

  • Exhibition Dates: February 2 - March 31, 2026

Open Call for Artists REMOTE

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS — LE CHEVAL DE SAINT GEORGES

International | Theme: Horses & Nature
+ Exclusive Professional Coaching for Selected Artists

Le Cheval de Saint Georges announces an international open call for artists whose work explores the evocative connection between horses, nature, and the landscapes they share. We welcome artworks that approach the theme figuratively, symbolically, abstractly, or experimentally. The artworks will be exhibited for one year in prestigious hotels in Monaco, France and Andorra. 

We accept all 2D mediums — painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, prints — suitable for hanging or display on an easel.

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