Abstract – International Online Group Exhibition 2026
This exhibition explores abstraction as a powerful language of colour, form, gesture, texture, rhythm, space, and emotion. Artists are invited to move beyond direct representation and explore visual expression through their own unique artistic perspectives, whether geometric, gestural, lyrical, conceptual, minimal, expressive, or experimental.
The theme may be interpreted broadly and can explore emotion, perception, movement, memory, atmosphere, inner experience, materiality, structure, energy, or purely formal relationships between colour, line, shape, and space.
We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists worldwide working across all visual art mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, textile art, printmaking, drawing, collage, installation documentation, and other contemporary practices.
Abstraction has played a transformative role in modern and contemporary art, offering artists the freedom to communicate beyond literal representation. Through this exhibition, we aim to present diverse approaches to abstract practice and create an international dialogue around the ways artists use visual language to express ideas, sensations, emotions, and experiences.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work as part of an international online exhibition presented by No. 35 Gallery and promoted to a global audience of artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
Important Dates
Open for Submissions: 01 July 2026
Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026
Selected Artists Notification: 23 July 2026
Exhibition Opening: 03 August 2026
The winners and nominated artists will be announced on the opening day of the exhibition.
Eligibility
Artists from all countries are welcome to apply.
Both emerging and established artists may submit artwork.
All visual art mediums are accepted.
AI-created artworks are not acceptable.
Submission Requirements
Artists may submit one artwork.
For 3D works, multiple views may be combined into a single image.
Artwork should relate to the exhibition theme of Abstract, either directly or conceptually.
Awards & Opportunities
First Prize
Featured Interview on the No. 35 Gallery website
Solo Show on the No. 35 Gallery website
Nominated Artists
Featured Artist Profile on our website
Promotion through our social media platforms
Special Opportunity — Artist of the Month
To support women artists from the Middle East and South Asia, one selected artist will receive:
Solo Show Opportunity on the No. 35 Gallery website
Dedicated promotion through our platforms
Eligible countries for Artist of the Month include:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
Participation Fee
Entry is free.
A participation fee of £15 is required only after selection to be included in the exhibition.
Deadline
20 July 2026
What Selected Artists Receive
Selected artists will receive:
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Participation in a curated international online group exhibition hosted on the No. 35 Gallery website
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A dedicated online exhibition presentation featuring selected artworks
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Curatorial selection and structuring of the exhibition
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Inclusion of the artist's name, artwork details, artist biography, and relevant professional links
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Social media promotion through the gallery's platforms
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Inclusion in a professionally designed digital exhibition catalogue featuring the artwork image, artist biography, artist statement, and artwork details
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A digital Certificate of Participation
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Continued visibility through the gallery's online exhibition archive for one year
Promotion & Reach
The exhibition and selected artists will be promoted through No. 35 Gallery's platforms:
Instagram: @no.35gallery (10,000 followers, growing)
Website: Approximately 15,000 monthly visitors, with projected growth to 100,000 monthly visitors through ongoing promotion.
Additional promotion may include newsletters, artist features, exhibition announcements, and social media campaigns across the gallery's platforms.
Curatorial Support
Curatorial support includes the following:
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Selection and structuring of artworks
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Design and presentation of the online exhibition
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Consideration of visual relationships between selected works
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Guidance on artwork presentation where appropriate
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Development of a cohesive and professionally curated exhibition experience
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed based on:
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Artistic quality and technical execution
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Relevance to the Cityscape theme
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Originality and individual artistic voice
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Conceptual and visual strength
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Curatorial compatibility within the exhibition
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Quality of artwork presentation
The jury seeks a diverse range of artistic approaches, media, cultural perspectives, and interpretations of contemporary urban environments.
Exhibition Details
The exhibition will be presented online through the No. 35 Gallery website.
Selected works will be curated into a dedicated digital exhibition accessible to an international audience.
The exhibition will remain archived on the gallery website for one year following its conclusion, providing continued visibility for participating artists.
Sales & Commission
Artists may choose to make their artworks available for sale through the exhibition.
No. 35 Gallery receives a 30% commission on any sales made through the exhibition.
About No. 35 Gallery
No. 35 Gallery is an independent online contemporary art platform supporting emerging and established artists through curated exhibitions, solo presentations, artist interviews, and international open calls.
The gallery provides artists with opportunities for professional presentation, international visibility, and meaningful engagement with global audiences.
Founded in 2025 by Anisa M. Nia.
Based in London, United Kingdom.