Silenced
Submit up to 12 photos of artworks exploring the theme of Silenced, along with work details, biography, and artist statement for consideration in an online exhibition and magazine publication.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 10 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines featuring biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and 2-10 artworks; complimentary digital issue; possible inclusion in '101 Contemporary Artists and More...' book; potential selection for gallery exhibitions in Tbilisi
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
About
Overview
This open call invites artists worldwide (aged 18+) working in any media to explore the theme of Silenced—whether through forgotten histories, unheard voices, suppressed identities, quiet emotions, or moments where absence speaks more powerfully than words.
Theme
Silence can be chosen or imposed. It can represent peace, resilience, grief, censorship, invisibility, or the unspoken truths that shape our lives. Behind every silence lies a story waiting to be heard.
What You Submit
- Up to 12 photos of your work
- Details of each work (title, medium, size, year)
- Brief biography
- Artist statement (minimum 100 words)
- Website and social media links
Deadline & Fees
- Submission Deadline: August 5, 2026
- Application Fee: No Fee
- Participation Fee (if accepted): 55 EUR
Media Accepted
Painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.
Awards & Publication
Selected artists will be featured in a month-long online exhibition and receive a 2-6 page spread in both print and digital magazines, including biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and 2-10 featured artworks. All published artists receive a complimentary digital issue and a link to order the printed magazine.
Further Opportunities
The curatorial team will select exceptional artists for inclusion in the upcoming book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...' and highlight select artists for future exhibitions at their 170 sq. m professionally curated art gallery in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Promotional Support
- 1 dedicated post on the website 'NEWS' page
- 2-5 individual posts on Facebook and Instagram
- Announcement post featuring the magazine cover and all published artists' names
- 3 group posts on Facebook and Instagram with one artwork from each featured artist
- Email outreach to 1+ million readers on Yumpu, 682,274+ on Scribd, and network of artists, gallerists, collectors, and professionals
- Award
- 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines featuring biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and 2-10 artworks; complimentary digital issue; possible inclusion in '101 Contemporary Artists and More...' book; potential selection for gallery exhibitions in Tbilisi
- Entry fee
- Application Fee: No Fee. Participation fee: 55 EUR (in case of acceptance)
- Entries per artist
- Up to 12
- Theme
- Explore the theme of Silenced through personal, social, cultural, or political perspectives—work reflecting forgotten histories, unheard voices, suppressed identities, quiet emotions, inner struggles, or moments where absence speaks more powerfully than words.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in any media.
- Audience
- Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above
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