STILL LIFE | International Online Group Exhibition 2026
No. 35 Gallery invites artists from around the world to submit work for our upcoming international online group exhibition, Still Life.
Still life has always been more than the arrangement of objects. The things we keep around us can carry memories, routines, relationships, identities and traces of everyday life.
For this exhibition, we are looking at still life in its broadest sense. Your work does not need to follow the traditional still-life format. We welcome artworks exploring objects, food, flowers, plants, interiors, tables, personal belongings, domestic spaces and the quiet details of everyday life.
A cup left on a table, flowers in a vase, fruit, clothing, books, toys, a corner of a room, objects collected over time, or something ordinary given new meaning — all interpretations are welcome.
We encourage artists to submit both traditional and contemporary approaches to the theme.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 29 September 2026
Selected Artists Announced: 1-2 Octobor 2026
Exhibition Opens: 11 Octobor 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
30 September 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.