PEOPLE - Virtual 3D Exhibition: Worldwide Artist OPEN CALL

Deadline: 15/11/2026

City: Dresden  |  Country: Germany  |  Lana-Chiara G.

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We invite artists from around the world to share their personal perspectives on the theme People. The subject may be approached through portraiture, figurative art, abstraction, symbolism, or experimental forms. Artists from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers are welcome to apply. We accept works in a wide range of media and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, and sculpture. ​DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 15, 2026. EXHIBITION DATES: January 01 - January 31, 2027​.

Worldwide Artist OPEN CALL
PEOPLE - Virtual 3D Exhibition

People are at the heart of countless artistic stories — as individuals, communities, memories, and reflections of society.

This exhibition explores the human figure and the human experience in all their diversity: identity, relationships, emotions, everyday life, belonging, isolation, transformation, and the ways we see and understand one another.

​We are now accepting submissions for PEOPLE, our virtual 3D group exhibition. We invite artists from around the world to share their personal perspectives on the theme People.

The subject may be approached through portraiture, figurative art, abstraction, symbolism, or experimental forms.

Artists from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers are welcome to apply.

We accept works in a wide range of media and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, and sculpture.

We are looking for diverse artistic voices, individual interpretations, and distinctive approaches to the theme.​

Fees:

There is no application fee.

Please feel free to submit your work for consideration.

If selected, a €30 processing fee per artist will apply to cover the costs of preparing and presenting the work in the virtual exhibition.

Our team and curator will review all submissions, and selected artists will be notified after the selection process.​

Awards​

Five prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the exhibition. The winners will receive certificates and will be prominently featured in the exhibition's video guide. ​

Social Media Bonus​

All artists selected for the exhibition will be featured on our Instagram account which currently has 10,300+ followers.​

​​Virtual Exhibition​

PEOPLE is a virtual 3D exhibition, so no physical artworks are required. Selected works will be presented digitally within the virtual exhibition space.

Artists are welcome to sell their works during and after the exhibition. We charge 0% commission on sales. Any inquiries regarding the purchase of an artwork will be forwarded directly to the respective artist.​

​DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: November 15, 2026

EXHIBITION DATES
: January 01 - January 31, 2027​

How to Apply​

Please send us:

  • Up to 3 artwork images in high-quality JPEG format. We will select one or two works for the exhibition.
  • Please name each file with the title of the corresponding artwork (e.g. Untitled.jpg).
  • Artwork details: title, dimensions, medium/technique, and price (e.g. Untitled, 50 × 70 cm, oil on canvas, €500).
  • A brief artist bio (maximum 100 words, preferably written in the third person).
  • Your website and social media links, if applicable.
  • Please note: Political, pornographic, or hate-related artworks will not be accepted.
  • Applications must be submitted in English.


Selection
​

All submitted works will be reviewed by our team and curator. The selection will take into consideration the work's creativity, originality, artistic quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme.

If You Are Selected​

​Selected artists will receive a confirmation email with a link to pay the €30 processing fee. Payment can also be made by bank transfer.

We will also ask selected artists to provide a statement confirming that they are the author of the submitted artwork and that the work does not infringe the rights of any third party.​

Copyright​

Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their artworks and submitted images.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Internationel artists from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers are welcome to apply. We accept works in a wide range of media and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, and sculpture.
When is the deadline?
November 15, 2026.
How many works can I submit?
Up to 3 artworks.
How much does it cost?
There is no application fee. Please feel free to submit your work for consideration. If selected, there is a €30 processing fee per artist.
Are there payments to artists?
No.
How do you decide on proposals?
All submitted works will be reviewed by Light Bear Gallery team and curator.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
If selected, a €30 processing fee per artist will apply to cover the costs of preparing and presenting the work in the virtual exhibition.
Selected artists will be notified after the selection process.
What are the selection criteria?
The selection will take into consideration the work's creativity, originality, artistic quality, and relevance to the exhibition theme.

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