Solo Show 2026
No. 35 Gallery is pleased to announce an international Open Call for our Solo Exhibition Programme 2026.
This opportunity is designed for artists seeking a dedicated platform to present a cohesive body of work through a professionally curated online solo exhibition.
We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists working in all visual art mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, textile art, drawing, printmaking, and other contemporary visual practices.
Selected artists will receive a dedicated solo exhibition page on the No. 35 Gallery website, providing an opportunity to showcase their artistic practice to an international audience of collectors, curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts.
Our Solo Exhibition Programme aims to support artists in developing their professional presence and expanding the visibility of their work through a focused and personalised exhibition experience.
Important Dates
Open for Submissions: 29 May 2026
Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026
Selected Artists Notification: 14 June 2026
Exhibition Launch: 23 June 2026
Eligibility
Artists from all countries are welcome to apply.
Applications are open to both emerging and established artists working in any visual art medium.
Submission Requirements
Applicants may submit up to 1 artworks from a cohesive body of work.
Artists should provide:
Artist Biography
Artist Statement
Artwork Images
Artwork Details (Title, Medium, Dimensions, Year)
Awards & Opportunities
Dedicated Online Solo Exhibition
Curated Exhibition Presentation
Artist Biography and Statement Publication
Direct Artwork Enquiry Feature
International Exposure Through No. 35 Gallery
Promotion Through Our Website and Social Media Platforms
Permanent Exhibition Archive
Reduced Participation Fee for Eligible Women Artists from the Middle East and South Asia
Participation Fee
Entry is free.
A participation fee is required only after selection.
Standard Participation Fee: £45
Reduced Participation Fee (£30)
To support women artists from the Middle East and South Asia, selected women artists from the following countries are eligible for a reduced participation fee of £30:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
Selected artists will receive full participation details and payment instructions in their acceptance email.
Deadline
12 June 2026
What Selected Artists Receive
Selected artists will receive:
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Participation in a curated international online group exhibition hosted on the No. 35 Gallery website
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A dedicated online exhibition presentation featuring selected artworks
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Curatorial selection and structuring of the exhibition
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Inclusion of the artist's name, artwork details, artist biography, and relevant professional links
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Social media promotion through the gallery's platforms
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Inclusion in a professionally designed digital exhibition catalogue featuring the artwork image, artist biography, artist statement, and artwork details
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A digital Certificate of Participation
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Continued visibility through the gallery's online exhibition archive for one year
Promotion & Reach
The exhibition and selected artists will be promoted through No. 35 Gallery's platforms:
Instagram: @no.35gallery (10,000 followers, growing)
Website: Approximately 15,000 monthly visitors, with projected growth to 100,000 monthly visitors through ongoing promotion.
Additional promotion may include newsletters, artist features, exhibition announcements, and social media campaigns across the gallery's platforms.
Curatorial Support
Curatorial support includes the following:
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Selection and structuring of artworks
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Design and presentation of the online exhibition
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Consideration of visual relationships between selected works
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Guidance on artwork presentation where appropriate
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Development of a cohesive and professionally curated exhibition experience
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.