SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! We are in search of visual artists to submit their art to be showcased in an online exhibition. Artists of all mediums and from all countries are welcome to apply, including painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, and video artists.

Call for Artists: Entangled Geographies: Displacement, Belonging, and the Spaces In Between – An Online Visual Art Exhibition

Submission Deadline: 18 August

Exhibition Dates: 1-29 September 2025

CISTA ARTS invites submissions for its upcoming online group exhibition titled Entangled Geographies: Displacement, Belonging, and the Spaces In Between, which will be hosted from 1 to 29 September 2025.

This exhibition explores how artists respond to the complexities of place, identity, and memory in a world shaped by migration, exile, climate change, and shifting borders.

We welcome works that reflect on personal or collective journeys, the tension between rootedness and dislocation, and the reimagination of ‘home’ in transcultural and transitional contexts.

We are particularly interested in perspectives that challenge fixed notions of geography, drawing attention to the emotional, political, and psychological landscapes shaped by belonging and displacement.

This open call is for visual artists working in all media, especially those whose practices intersect with social commentary, memory, and spatial narratives.

Submission Details:

• Open to all mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and mixed media.
• Collaborative works and multi-disciplinary pieces are welcome.

How to Submit:

We are keen to learn about you! Please send us the following information, along with a sample of your work and an up-to-date CV:

• Contact information (full name, email, mobile)
• Details of the artworks (title, size, medium, year, price)
• Your artist statement/how your work relates to the theme (No more than 100 words)
• Your biography (No more than 100 words, third-person bio)
• Links (your website, Facebook, Instagram)
  
  

The sample of your work has to be up to 4 images. Please note only two artworks from each artist will be exhibited.

Selected Participants:

• Your work will be showcased in an online exhibition.
• The exhibition will be from 1 to 29 September 2025.
• We will publish a professionally produced paperback catalogue of the exhibition in the UK.
• You will receive a PDF copy of the exhibition catalogue.
• If your work sells, Cista Arts will take no commission.
• Your work will be featured in our daily social media posts titled 'Meet the Artist' during the exhibition.
• The exhibition will be prominently displayed on our homepage during the exhibition period and will later be archived on the Past Exhibitions page.
• We will tag you in our social media posts, and your website or social media account will be linked to your artworks on our exhibition page. This ensures ongoing promotion for all participating artists during and after the exhibition.
• You will receive a certificate of participation.
  
  

Applying to this exhibition opportunity is free.

If your work is accepted, there will be a £30 fee for one accepted artwork and a £50 fee for two accepted artworks.​

Participation Fee Benefits:

Selected artists will have their work exhibited online for the full month on our homepage, included in a professionally produced printed and digital exhibition catalogue, featured in daily social media promotion under our ‘Meet the Artist’ series, and receive a certificate of participation. CISTA ARTS takes no commission on sales.

Digital Exposure and Reach:

• • We currently have over 12K followers on Instagram, in addition to a Facebook audience and a mailing list of over 2K subscribers.

  • Our online exhibitions attract between 1,200–1,800 unique visitors, and our website receives more than 4,000 visits per month.

  • Each participating artist will be permanently featured on our Past Exhibitions page, with direct links to their own website or social media for continued exposure.

Exhibition Access:

The exhibition is fully accessible to the public via our official website, with no login or fee required.

Exhibition History:

Since our founding in 2018, CISTA ARTS has organised over 50 solo and group exhibitions, both online and in hybrid formats. Our platform is designed to support emerging and mid-career artists across borders, particularly those facing visa and mobility restrictions.

Artist Feedback:

We have received consistently positive reviews from artists who have worked with us, with many praising our professionalism, communication, and the quality of our exhibitions. These testimonials can be viewed on our Google Reviews page.

About Us:

Based in London, CISTA ARTS is an independent, artist-led curatorial platform dedicated to inclusive programming, cross-cultural dialogue, and supporting underrepresented voices in contemporary visual art.