Holidays/ Special Edition
Deadline: 20/08/2026City: Tbilisi | Country: Georgia | Collect Art
For this open call, we invite artists to explore the many meanings of Holidays. Your work may capture joyful gatherings, distant landscapes, nostalgic memories, seasonal celebrations, moments of solitude, or the emotions associated with leaving, returning, and belonging. We welcome interpretations that move beyond the conventional, examining holidays as experiences of transformation, freedom, identity, or cultural exchange.
For this open call, we invite artists to explore the many meanings of Holidays.
Your work may capture joyful gatherings, distant landscapes, nostalgic memories, seasonal celebrations, moments of solitude, or the emotions associated with leaving, returning, and belonging.
We welcome interpretations that move beyond the conventional, examining holidays as experiences of transformation, freedom, identity, or cultural exchange.
Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media, including painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fibre art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.
The theme of the edition is 'Holidays'
Holidays are more than destinations or celebrations—they are moments that interrupt the rhythm of everyday life, offering space for rest, discovery, reflection, and connection.
Whether defined by travel, family traditions, cultural rituals, or quiet personal escapes, holidays shape lasting memories and reveal new ways of experiencing the world.
Each selected artist will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines, including a biography, statement, interview, website, and 2-10 featured artworks.
All published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine.
Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
Requirements for the submission:
Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.
Deadline: August 20, 2026
Application Fee: No Fee
The participation fee is 25 EUR (in case of acceptance)
Promotional Coverage:
- 1 dedicated post on the ‘NEWS’ page of our website
- 2 to 5 individual posts on Facebook and Instagram
- An announcement post featuring the magazine cover and the names of all published artists
- 3 group posts on Facebook and Instagram, each including one artwork from every featured artist
- Email outreach to our network of artists, gallerists, collectors, readers, and art professionals.
Our Reach and Exposure:
- More than 1 million readers on Yumpu
- Over 682,274 readers on Scribd
- More than 150 printed copies sold per edition
- Each edition is now showcased at our newly opened Art Gallery in Tbilisi, Georgia, and is also featured in exhibitions and art events.
- To date, we have published 115 Seasonal and Special Editions of our magazine, featuring over 2,000 artists from around the world.
Further Opportunities:
- Our curatorial team will also select several outstanding artists for inclusion in the upcoming book edition titled “101 Contemporary Artists and More…”. Selection is based on the overall vision for the book and available space. However, we aim to feature as many artists as possible from our previous magazine editions.
- Additionally, with each edition, our curators highlight a select group of artists for future exhibitions at our new 170 sq. m professionally curated art gallery in the prestigious centre of Tbilisi, Georgia. The gallery is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, providing a powerful platform for international exposure, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textile, installation, New media, mixed media works, etc.
The participation fee is 25 EUR (in case of acceptance)
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