VARIATIONS OF YELLOW (2026)

Contact InformationMVA Gallery -- Modern Visual ArtsContact Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-936-0737

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: NationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 3, Max: 9Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 3, Max: 9

Opportunity Summary"VARIATIONS OF YELLOW (2026)'' EXHIBIT AT MVA GALLERY -- MODERN VISUAL ARTSNATIONAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: Yellow, a vibrant and versatile color, traditionally represents diverse emotions and concepts. Yellow is associated with warmth, joyfulness, spontaneity and optimism. Gold, a tonal variation, frequently signifies wealth and prosperity. On the other hand, Yellow finds equivalencies with negative behaviors such as cowardice and deceit. Numerous variations of yellow exist from lemon to amber. As an artist, how do you utilize Yellow? Does the color permeate your entire image or is it used in small sections? Does it appear in your artwork in objects or in nature or in people or in abstract designs? Is Yellow purely decorative or is it a structural device? How does color reveal your technical skill and emotional impact? Please show us your interpretations. Images can be representational or abstract, structured or fragmented. You have limitless freedom. Please join us! .......

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General Information''VARIATIONS OF YELLOW (2026)'' EXHIBIT AT MVA GALLERY -- MODERN VISUAL ARTS THEMES AND TECHNIQUES The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers and sculptors of all levels (emerging to established) to submit original artwork to this exhibition. National Call For Entries: Yellow, a vibrant and versatile color, traditionally represents diverse emotions and concepts.Yellow is associated with warmth, joyfulness, spontaneity and optimism. In ancient cultures, religions worshipped the sun and yellow became a sacred color. Gold, a tonal variation, frequently signifies wealth and prosperityOn the other hand, Yellow finds equivalencies with negative behaviors such as cowardice and deceit.Numerous variations of yellow exist -- lemon. pastel yellow, gold, orange yellow, canary yellow, blond, amber, and many others. Yellow has been a popular color with artists from cave painters to Van Gogh.As an artist, how do you utilize Yellow? Does the color permeate your entire image or is it used in small sections? Does it appear in your artwork in objects or in nature or in people or in abstract designs? Is Yellow purely decorative or is it a defining or structural device? How does color reveal your technical skill and emotional impact?We are excited to see your interpretations and personal visions. Images can be realistic or imaginary, representational or abstract, lucid or mysterious, structured or fragmented, familiar or exotic. You have limitless artistic freedom. Please join us!Mediums: The MVA Gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing and photography. THE GALLERYThe MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.Bethlehem, along with its neighboring cities Allentown and Easton, comprise the third largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Bethlehem has a vibrant arts and cultural life -- numerous active art galleries and nationally acclaimed festivals including Musikfest and the legendary Christmas celebration Christkindlmarkt. Bethlehem's 18th-century historic district has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe city attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Located one hour from New York City, Bethlehem has become an art destination for informed collectors and prominent art professionals. Gallery website: https://www.mvaartgallery.com. Instagram: @mvaartgallerySUBMISSIONS AND FEES Submission is exclusively through CAFE -- CallForEntry. The website is https://www.callforentry.org. Then select "Find Calls" and enter MVA Gallery into the search field to apply to a Call. OR SIMPLY CLICK THE ''APPLY NOW'' BOX. Artists new to CAFE can also click "Artist Sign Up" (free and easy) at the top of that page to begin the submission process. NOTE: The CAFE format may be different if you are using a smartphone. Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 different images. You may include additional files for $5.00 each up to a total of 9 maximum. The fee will not be refunded, in part or in whole, for any reason. In addition, the application and fee do not guarantee acceptance into the exhibit or event. Payment is by credit card or Pay Pal only. No checks are accepted.ENTRY FORMAT Please see the detailed instructions on the CAFE website. All images must be JPEG. Under 5 MB with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side. In addition, you should enter the following information: title, medium, size, price and year of completion. (The MVA Gallery has NO CUTOFF DATE or time restriction for the artwork creation year.) These digital images are viewed by Jurors and Curators during the selection process. ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS -- Artists should not submit any images of art previously included in an exhibit of the MVA Gallery. Previous acceptance into one of our shows does not constitute acceptance into future shows.-- No reproductions, modifications or derivatives of original art (or copyrighted images) of other people's work will be accepted. The artist should be the sole owner of all rights. -- Artwork must look professionally finished and be ready for secure installation. All 2D art must be equipped with stretched WIRE attached to the back. (Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable.) Artwork without a wire will not be displayed. The Gallery will consider framed PAINTINGS or paintings with gallery wrapped (finished) edges. Of course, mixed media and digital pieces are sometimes unframed (but must have an attached wire). -- Shipped artwork using standard glass poses a