Seeking Beauty:
Finding Light in Uncertain Times
Sculpture, Ceramics, Assemblage
April 1 - May 30, 2025
CALL FOR ARTIST ENTRIES!
Deadline: March 1, 2025
PROSPECTUS
Theme
Our international art exhibition seeks to capture moments of grace, resilience, and wonder amidst chaos, change, or adversity. We encourage artists to interpret this theme broadly, considering both personal and collective experiences of uncertainty and the beauty that can be found within or despite them. Present work depicting a subjective of objective scene before, during, or after challenge, uncertainty. Life is always changing, and you just don't know what may come next. Show the beauty of the moment!
In a world of constant flux and unpredictability, artists have always played a crucial role in illuminating the enduring presence of beauty. This exhibition invites creators across various media to contribute works that explore, challenge, and celebrate the concept of beauty emerging from or persisting through uncertain times.
Exhibition Format
This is a 3D digital gallery international show, making it accessible to artists from any country - engendering cross-cultural appreciation and global citizenry. The digital format allows for a truly global representation of artistic voices and perspectives, transcending geographical boundaries.
Guidelines for Artists
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Artists ages 18 years and older, from any country in the world may apply.
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Accepted media: sculpture, ceramics, assemblage: high-quality photos of physical sculpture/wall assemblage.
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Submissions should reflect on the theme of beauty found in, emerging from, or persisting through uncertain or challenging times. Be prepared to include a blurb, a sentence or two, about each piece.
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Works should strive to evoke emotion, provoke thought, or offer new perspectives on the interplay between beauty and uncertainty, (i.e., beauty amid chaos, radiance in shadows, glimpses of wonder, etc.)
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Artists are required to include a brief statement (100-150 words) explaining their interpretation of the theme and how it relates to their work.
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Artwork must be kid-friendly. No explicit sexual imagery will be selected.
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The artwork submitted by the artists may be used for further marketing, publications, or exhibitions. By submitting artworks, the artists agree to grant the Organizers limited Use Rights. Read the Use Rights Agreement Here.
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All submitted artworks may not be selected. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Submission Fees
We have structured our fees to encourage multiple submissions while keeping the exhibition accessible:
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$35 for the first work of art
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$25 each for up to four additional work
Perks for Selected Artists
We value the contributions of our artists and are pleased to offer the following benefits to those selected for the exhibition:
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Personalized Video Showcase: Each selected artist will receive a professionally produced video featuring their images/works, providing an excellent promotional tool for their portfolio.
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Print-on-Demand Exhibition Catalog: All featured works will be included in a high-quality, print-on-demand art exhibition catalog, offering lasting documentation of the show.
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Social Media Promotion: Our organization will actively promote featured artists and their works across our social media platforms, increasing visibility and reach.
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100% Commission-Free Sales: Artists will receive 100% of the sale price for any works sold during the exhibition. Our organization takes no commission, maximizing the financial benefit to the creators.
Exhibition Goals
Through this diverse collection of artworks, we aim to:
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Foster dialogue about resilience, hope, and the human capacity to find and create beauty.
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Provide a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives on navigating uncertain times.
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Create an immersive digital experience that encourages visitors to reflect on their own encounters with beauty amid life's uncertainties.
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Build a sense of global community and shared experience among artists and visitors alike.
We believe that by exploring this theme across various media, offering significant benefits to our artists, and leveraging a digital platform for global reach, we can create a rich, multifaceted exhibition that resonates with a wide audience and offers moments of reflection, inspiration, and connection in our ever-changing world.
Important Dates:
Exhibition Is Open: April 1 - May 30, 2025
Zoom Artists' Talk: April 25, 6:30 PM Eastern