Light | International Group Exhibition 2026

No. 35 Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work for Light—International Online Group Exhibition 2026. This exhibition explores light as both a visual phenomenon and a conceptual subject across contemporary artistic practices, from natural and artificial illumination, reflections, shadows, and atmospheric effects to symbolic representations of hope, memory, spirituality, perception, and transformation. 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 light in its many forms, including sunlight, moonlight, artificial lighting, glowing objects, reflections, transparency, shadows, contrasts between light and darkness, illuminated landscapes, urban night scenes, interior spaces, changing atmospheric conditions, and the interaction of light with colour, form, texture, and space. The exhibition also welcomes interpretations of light as an emotional, psychological, spiritual, or symbolic presence, exploring themes of visibility, revelation, absence, time, memory, and human experience.
The theme is intentionally broad and welcomes a wide range of approaches, including realism, impressionism, expressionism, abstraction, minimalism, symbolism, experimental image-making, conceptual practices, and contemporary interpretations of illumination and perception. Artists are encouraged to consider not only how light reveals the visible world but also how it shapes our understanding of space, identity, emotion, and the boundaries between what is seen and what remains hidden.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 20 November 2026
Selected Artists Announced: 23-24 November 2026
Exhibition Opens: 3 December 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
21 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.