RED: Beyond the Color | International Group Exhibition 2026
No. 35 Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work for RED: Beyond the Colour—International Online Group Exhibition 2026. This exhibition explores red across contemporary artistic practices, from its visual intensity and expressive qualities to its emotional, psychological, cultural, and symbolic meanings. Red can represent love, passion, desire, anger, violence, danger, power, revolution, vitality, or 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 the colour red in its many forms, including red-dominated compositions, monochromatic works, abstract explorations, figurative representations, landscapes, portraits, still life, natural forms, urban environments, and conceptual interpretations. Submissions may explore red as a physical presence, an emotional experience, a cultural symbol, a political statement, or a personal memory.
The theme is intentionally broad and welcomes a wide range of approaches, including colour field painting, minimalism, expressionism, abstraction, symbolism, surrealism, experimental image-making, personal narratives, conceptual practices, and contemporary interpretations of colour. Red does not need to dominate the entire artwork; it may appear as a subtle detail, a central element, or a symbolic presence that shapes the meaning of the work.
We welcome submissions across all visual art disciplines, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, collage, sculpture, installation, textile art, printmaking, and other contemporary visual practices.
Through RED: Beyond the Colour, No. 35 Gallery seeks to bring together diverse artistic perspectives that challenge, expand, and reconsider our relationship with one of the most powerful colours in visual culture. The exhibition invites artists to explore what red reveals, conceals, provokes, and communicates beyond its immediate visual presence.
Open to artists worldwide, regardless of age, nationality, background, or career stage.
Submission is free. A participation fee applies only to selected artists who choose to confirm their place in the exhibition.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 29 November 2026- 11:59 PM (UK Time)
Selected Artists Announced: 2-3 December 2026
Exhibition Opens: 11 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The gallery provides artists with opportunities for professional presentation, international visibility, and meaningful engagement with global audiences.
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Founded in 2025 by Anisa M. Nia.
Based in London, United Kingdom.