Cityscape — International Online Group Exhibition 2026
This exhibition explores the city as a place of architecture, movement, culture, memory, and human experience. Artists are invited to interpret urban environments through their own unique perspectives, capturing the visual character, atmosphere, energy, and stories found within cities around the world.
The theme may be interpreted broadly and can include skylines, streets, architecture, neighbourhoods, transportation, public spaces, urban landscapes, city life, industrial environments, imagined cities, or conceptual interpretations of the urban experience.
We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists 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.
Through this exhibition, No. 35 Gallery aims to present diverse artistic responses to the contemporary city and create an international dialogue exploring how urban environments shape culture, identity, community, and everyday life.
Important Dates
Open for Submissions: 10 July 2026
Submission Deadline: 30 July 2026
Selected Artists Notification: 2-3 August 2026
Exhibition Opening: 13 August 2026
Eligibility
This open call is open to artists worldwide working in any visual art medium or discipline.
Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
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 Cityscape, 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
Participation Fee
Submission is free.
Only selected artists will be invited to participate in the exhibition. A £15.50 participation fee per selected artwork applies only after selection.
There is no fee to submit an application.
Deadline
30 July 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.
How To Apply
Please complete the submission form below:
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We look forward to discovering and celebrating contemporary artists from around the world.