Summer Exhibition 2026
No. 35 Gallery is pleased to announce the Open Call for our upcoming Summer Online Exhibition 2026, inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for consideration.
This international exhibition aims to provide a platform for both emerging and established artists working across all visual art mediums. Through this exhibition, we seek to highlight diverse contemporary artistic practices and create opportunities for global visibility, connection, and recognition.
The exhibition will present a curated selection of artworks exploring a wide range of themes, perspectives, and visual languages. We welcome submissions in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, installation, textile art, printmaking, and other contemporary visual practices.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work as part of an international online exhibition presented by No. 35 Gallery, reaching a broad audience of artists, curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
In addition to the exhibition, awards and special opportunities will be offered to selected participants, including cash prizes, featured interviews, artist profiles, and promotional support through our platforms.
We are committed to supporting contemporary artists and fostering accessible opportunities for artistic visibility and professional development within an international context.
We look forward to discovering and celebrating compelling contemporary artworks from around the world.
Important Dates
Open Date: 15 May 2026
Deadline: 30 May 2026
Selected Artists Notification: 3 June 2026
Exhibition Date : 15 June 2026
Eligibility
Artists from all around the world are welcome to apply. Emerging and established artists working in all visual art mediums may 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: £100 Cash Prize + Featured Interview on our 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
31 May 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.