We invite artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming international digital publication, STATE OF THE ART. This theme is an invitation to capture the present. Not the future we imagine, not the past we nostalgize — but the complex, contradictory, hyper-accelerated now we are actually living in. What does it mean to be contemporary? What image, object, gesture, or glitch best represents the state of our art — and the art of our state?

We invite artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming international digital publication, STATE OF THE ART.

This theme is an invitation to capture the present. Not the future we imagine, not the past we nostalgize — but the complex, contradictory, hyper-accelerated now we are actually living in. What does it mean to be contemporary? What image, object, gesture, or glitch best represents the state of our art — and the art of our state?

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Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media, including painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.​
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The theme for this edition is the “State of the Art”.
We are seeking visual testimonies of the texture of life in 2026. If a future archaeologist found only your work, what would they understand about what it felt like to be alive right now? Your interpretation can be literal, documentary, symbolic, abstract, speculative or deeply personal, exploring technology and humanity, digital identity, the body, ecology and collapse, present-day politics, new rituals and intimacies, information overload, resilience, or simply the quiet poetry of an ordinary day in this extraordinary time.

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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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Submission requirements:

Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year, description is optional), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.

Deadline: November 28, 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 1.2 million readers on Yump
• 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 128 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.