We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to participate in our upcoming virtual exhibition: “The World Around Me.”
This open call invites artists of all levels, from emerging creators to established voices, to explore the beauty, meaning, and stories found in the world that surrounds them, both seen and felt.
The world around us is made up of countless moments, places, and experiences. It can be as vast as cities, landscapes, and communities, or as intimate as everyday objects, personal spaces, and fleeting interactions. It holds movement, stillness, noise, silence, connection, and solitude. Through this exhibition, we invite you to interpret your world in your own unique way, what you notice, what you value, and what shapes your perspective.
Whether your work is realistic or abstract, observational or expressive, we welcome every approach. You may capture daily life, people, environments, cultures, or routines. You may focus on quiet details, shifting light, familiar spaces, or overlooked moments. Your “world” can be external or internal, rooted in reality or shaped by memory and imagination.
From painting to photography, digital art to mixed media, collage to sculpture, all mediums are encouraged to bring your vision of “The World Around Me” to life.
Join us as we celebrate the diversity of perspectives that exist within our shared yet deeply personal worlds. Let your work become a window into how you see, experience, and interpret the spaces and moments that surround you.
This is your chance to showcase your vision on an international stage, connect with a global community of artists and collectors, and share your unique way of seeing the world.
We can’t wait to discover the moments, stories, and perspectives you choose to reveal, and the connections they create.
Please note: Artists submitting their work should be aware that inclusion is not guaranteed, as this opportunity involves a juried selection process.
About the Project
The Virtual Exhibition is an online showcase created to present and support emerging and independent artists in a professional digital setting. The project is designed to provide artists with a structured space where their work can be viewed, appreciated, and documented as part of a curated collection. It focuses on quality presentation, thoughtful selection, and creating a meaningful viewing experience rather than simply displaying artworks online.
This initiative aims to encourage creativity across styles and mediums while offering artists an opportunity to be part of a well-organized exhibition format that values originality, clarity of concept, and artistic effort. It also serves as a portfolio-building opportunity for artists who wish to have their work featured in a curated environment.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome submissions from:
Artists aged 18 years and above, of all genders, nationalities, and backgrounds.
Creators working in any visual medium, including painting, drawing, illustration, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, textile art, and experimental practices.
Why Apply?
Selected artists will have their work professionally displayed within a curated virtual exhibition space. Participation offers:
A documented exhibition feature that can be added to portfolios or resumes
A structured presentation of artwork in an organized digital format
The opportunity to be part of a selective and theme-based showcase
Visibility among viewers who actively engage with online art platforms
The Virtual Exhibition is intended to be a practical and credible opportunity for artists who want their work presented thoughtfully, without unrealistic promises, focusing instead on quality display and professional representation.
🌍 Theme: The World Around Me
“The World Around Me” invites artists to explore the spaces, moments, and experiences that shape their everyday reality, both seen and felt.
This theme is intentionally open and flexible, allowing you to interpret your “world” in any way that resonates with your artistic practice. It can be as expansive as landscapes, cities, and cultures, or as intimate as personal spaces, quiet routines, and fleeting moments. Your world may be physical and observable, or emotional and internal, shaped by memory, identity, and perception.
For some artists, this theme may reflect their surroundings, streets, homes, people, nature, or environments they move through daily. For others, it may represent inner worlds, thoughts, emotions, or personal narratives that exist beneath the surface. And for many, “the world around me” may exist somewhere in between, where reality and imagination blend.
Whether your work is grounded in realism or leans toward abstraction, whether it captures stillness or movement, detail or atmosphere, your interpretation is welcome. You may explore:
Everyday life, people, and environments
Personal spaces, homes, and familiar places
Nature, urban landscapes, or cultural settings
Emotions, memories, and inner experiences
Abstract or conceptual interpretations of your world
Artists from all mediums, painting, photography, sculpture, collage, mixed media, textiles, digital art, video, installation, or other forms are encouraged to share work that reflects how they see and experience the world around them.
With “The World Around Me,” we invite you to pause, observe, and translate your perspective into form, color, and feeling.
We look forward to seeing the world through your eyes.
Application Fee
The application fee for submitting your work to our virtual exhibition is 15USD. If you would like to increase your exposure, we offer an optional add-on for a personalized interview feature on our website.
Optional Add-On
With this add-on, if your submission is selected, your work will be showcased on our website alongside a tailored interview, providing deeper insights into your creative process. Additionally, your feature will be promoted across our social media platforms, with 100,000+ followers, further amplifying your reach and visibility.
This open call is open to artists worldwide who meet the following criteria:
Artists must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submission.
Open to all genders, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds.
Both emerging and established artists are welcome to apply.
Artists working in any visual art medium or style may submit, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, textile art, and experimental practices.
There are no restrictions on artistic approach or experience level; however, all submitted work must be original and created by the applying artist. Collaborative works are acceptable only if all contributors are credited and consent to the submission.
Important Note:
Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.
Deadline:
The deadline for submissions is April 27th, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Please ensure that you submit your work on time.
FAQ
This open call is open to artists worldwide, regardless of gender or experience level. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, you are welcome to submit your work.
You can submit any form of creative expression, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and more. There are no restrictions or themes—it’s all about your unique vision.
Yes, The fee for submitting your work to the Virtual Exhibition is $15.
By applying, you’ll gain global exposure through our Virtual Exhibition, where your work will be seen by collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. Additionally, if you choose the add-on of Artist Interview, your work will be featured on our website and promoted to our social media audience of over 100,000+ followers, significantly amplifying your reach.
Simply follow the submission guidelines provided on our platform. Ensure that your work is formatted according to the specifications and uploaded before the deadline.
Our jury carefully reviews all submissions to select works based on creativity, originality, and impact. Every submission is given equal consideration, regardless of the artist’s background or experience.
Artists whose work is selected will be notified via email. Be sure to check your inbox regularly and provide accurate contact information during the submission process.
For any additional questions or inquiries, please visit the Open Call For Artists website or contact their team directly at info@opencallforartists.com
