Icons of Life
Submit up to 12 photos of your work exploring the theme of Icons of Life, along with work details, biography, and artist statement.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 16 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Publication in 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines, digital magazine copy, and possible inclusion in book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
About
Overview
Icons of Life invites artists worldwide to explore meaningful subjects including influential individuals, cultural symbols, everyday rituals, landmarks, or moments that have left a lasting impression. Selected artists will be featured in a month-long online exhibition and receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines, including biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and 2-10 featured artworks.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: August 19, 2026
Eligibility
Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in any media.
Media & Techniques
Painting, drawing, collage, installation, illustration, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, assemblage, fiber art, paper art, printmaking, 3D digital art, glass art, metalwork, and more.
Submission Requirements
- Up to 12 photos of work
- Details of work (title, medium, size, year, optional description)
- Brief biography
- Artist statement (minimum 100 words each)
- Website and social media links
Fees
No application fee. Participation fee of 55 EUR applies in case of acceptance.
Awards & Recognition
Selected artists receive a 2-6 page spread in both print and digital magazines, a complimentary digital issue, and a link to order the printed version. Reach includes over 1 million readers on Yumpu, over 682,274 readers on Scribd, and 150+ printed copies sold per edition. Exceptional artists may be selected for inclusion in the book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...' and highlighted for future exhibitions at the 170 sq. m professional art gallery in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Promotional Coverage
- 1 dedicated post on the 'NEWS' page of the website
- 2-5 individual posts on Facebook and Instagram
- Announcement post featuring magazine cover and all published artists' names
- 3 group posts on Facebook and Instagram, each including one artwork from featured artists
- Email outreach to network of artists, gallerists, collectors, readers, and art professionals
- Award
- Publication in 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines, digital magazine copy, and possible inclusion in book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
- Entry fee
- No application fee; 55 EUR participation fee in case of acceptance
- Entries per artist
- Up to 12
- Theme
- Icons of Life: artists are invited to explore meaningful subjects including influential individuals, cultural symbols, everyday rituals, landmarks, or moments that have left a lasting impression, examining what we choose to value, remember, and preserve.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in various media.
- Audience
- Artists worldwide, aged 18 and above
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