Colour | International Online Group Exhibition 2026

No. 35 Gallery invites artists worldwide to apply for Colour International Online Group Exhibition 2026.
Colour is one of the most powerful elements of visual art. It can communicate emotion, memory, identity, atmosphere, culture, symbolism, and psychological experience without the need for words.
For this exhibition, artists are invited to explore colour as the central subject, visual language, or conceptual foundation of their work. Submissions may focus on a single dominant colour, unexpected colour combinations, contrast, harmony, saturation, light, mood, symbolism, or the absence of colour.
The theme may be interpreted broadly and can include abstract, figurative, conceptual, minimal, expressive, documentary, or experimental approaches.
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 a vibrant international collection of artworks and explore how artists use colour to shape meaning, emotion, perception, and visual experience.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 20 August 2026
Selected Artists Announced: 21- 23 August 2026
Exhibition Opens: 3 September 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
Featured Artist Profile on our website
Promotion through our social media platforms
Participation Fee
Entry is free. A participation fee of £15 is required only after selection to be included in the exhibition.
Deadline
21 August 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.
