Animals | International Group Exhibition 2026
Open Call for Artists | No. 35 Gallery
No. 35 Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work for Animal—International Online Group Exhibition 2026. This exhibition explores the presence, representation, and significance of animals across contemporary artistic practices, from wildlife, domestic animals, birds, and marine creatures to symbolic figures, imagined species, and conceptual interpretations of the animal world. Selected artists will present their work in a curated international online group exhibition hosted on the No. 35 Gallery website, supported by curatorial presentation and promotion through the gallery’s platforms.
Artists are invited to submit works inspired by, responding to, or engaging with animals in their many forms, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, domestic pets, farm animals, endangered species, mythical creatures, and other forms of animal life. Submissions may explore animal behaviour, movement, anatomy, habitats, human–animal relationships, ecological concerns, cultural symbolism, and the emotional or psychological connections between humans and other species.
The theme is intentionally broad and welcomes a wide range of approaches, including traditional animal portraiture, wildlife studies, abstraction, symbolism, surrealism, experimental image-making, personal narratives, environmental perspectives, and contemporary interpretations of animals in art.
We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists working across painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, illustration, printmaking, and other visual art practices.
Animal seeks to examine how animals continue to shape our visual culture, collective imagination, and understanding of the natural world, offering artists an opportunity to reconsider the boundaries between human and non-human life through contemporary artistic expression.
Selected artworks will be featured in the international online exhibition, accompanied by a digital exhibition catalogue and promotional opportunities through No. 35 Gallery's website and social media platforms.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 9 November 2026
Selected Artists Announced: 10-11 November 2026
Exhibition Opens: 23 November 2026
Eligibility
This open call is open to artists worldwide working in any visual art medium or discipline.
Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.
Submission Requirements
Artists need to submit only one artwork image. For 3D artworks, artists may combine multiple views or angles into one image. All visual art mediums are welcome.
Awards & Opportunities
First Prize
Featured Interview on the No. 35 Gallery website
Solo Show on the No. 35 Gallery website
Nominated Artists
Promotion through our social media platforms
Participation Fee
Entry is free. A participation fee of £15.5 is required only after selection to be included in the exhibition.
Deadline
9 November 2026
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed based on:
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Artistic quality and technical execution
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Relevance to the exhibition 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.