Collect Art is pleased to announce our international open call dedicated exclusively to Oil Painting and Oil on Paper. From the luminous glazes of the Northern Renaissance and the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era to the bold, expressive brushwork of Impressionism and modern abstraction, oil painting stands as one of the most transformative mediums in art history. For centuries, it has offered artists unrivalled depth, richness of color, and versatility, allowing them to capture both the subtle textures of reality and the boundless landscapes of human imagination.

Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in oil paintings.

There is no theme for this edition.

With this open call, we invite contemporary artists from around the globe to explore the expressive potential of this timeless, historical medium and show how it continues to evolve today.

Whether your approach is rooted in classical realism, experimental abstraction,  figurative narrative, or mixed techniques, we want to see how you harness the power of oil.

Each participant will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, statement, interview, QR code linked to their website and/or social media, and 2-10 featured artworks.

All participants 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...'
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Requirements for the submission:

Artists - 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: September 27, 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 118 Seasonal and Special Editions of our magazine, featuring over 2,000 artists from around the world.

Further Opportunities:

Our curatorial team will carefully select several exceptional artists to be featured in the upcoming book edition, “101 Contemporary Artists and More…”.

The selection process is guided by the book’s overall concept, artistic direction, and available space.

Nevertheless, we strive to include as many artists as possible who have previously appeared in our magazine editions.

Our curatorial team will also choose a selection of exceptional artists to be featured in the annual book edition, “365 Artists to Watch…”.

Artists are selected according to the publication’s overall vision, artistic direction, and available space. We always aim to showcase 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, textiles, installation, New media, mixed media works, etc.

About the curator:

This open call is curated by Italian independent Art Curator Alessandro Speciale, based in Italy, within a project framework featuring guest curators from different countries.

Through collaboration with Collect Art, curators will have the opportunity to present their projects and artists while contributing to a richer and more diverse contemporary art landscape.

We believe that supporting independent curatorial voices is an important way to encourage cultural diversity, creative exchange, and meaningful connections across the international art community.