PURE ABSTRACTION

Contact InformationArt FluentContact Email: [email protected]

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 0, Max: 20Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 6Total | Min: 1, Max: 20

Opportunity SummaryArt Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, PURE ABSTRACTION. THEMEAbstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn't try to show things as they are in real life; instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us PURE ABSTRACTION through your perspective.CALENDARJPEGs due by Friday, August 28, 2026, at midnight MST.Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, September 25, 2026.AWARDSAll accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.comBest of Show: $750Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

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General InformationArt Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, PURE ABSTRACTION. THEMEAbstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn't try to show things as they are in real life; instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us PURE ABSTRACTION through your perspective.CALENDARJPEGs due by Friday, August 28, 2026, at midnight MST.Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, September 25, 2026.AWARDSAll accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.comBest of Show: $750Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 eachENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry, you may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to [email protected] PROCESSDirector’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.​MEDIA PREPARATIONPlease only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb. Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo.NOTIFICATION Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.SALESAll sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale. GIVING BACKA portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

Application RequirementsRULESWork that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

Eligibility CriteriaELIGIBILITYThis call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

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