Call for Artists: Highly Animated III PoP Culture Art inspired by Anime, Comic Books, Movies and Video Games
Submit up to 3 artworks inspired by anime, comic books, movies, and video games in the categories of Original Characters or Fan Art Expressionism for jury selection and possible prize.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 28 days left
- Entry fee
- $10
- Award
- Contest prize (amount not stated)
- Location
- The Beach Kraft gallery
- Exhibition window
- Oct 3, 2026 → Nov 29, 2026
About
Exhibition Overview
Highly Animated is an open-call exhibit inviting artists to display artwork in a professional gallery with the chance to win a juried contest. Artwork will feature characters from pop culture (anime, comic books, movies, video games) in new inventive ways or original characters inspired by these themes.
Key Dates
- Entry Deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:59pm
- Exhibition: October 3 – November 29, 2026
- Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Reception and Artist's Alley: Saturday, November 14, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Submission & Entry
Submit up to 3 artworks. Entry fee is $10 for up to 3 artworks.
Judging Criteria
Submitted artwork will be juried into two categories: Original Characters and Fan Art Expressionism. Each category will be judged on: (1) Unique Poses, (2) Background-Integration, (3) Color Scheme.
Curators & Jury
Curated by Gallery Owners Caroline Baker and Bobby Weschler. Juror: Jason Bergman, Director of Production (Gearbox Entertainment).
How to Apply
Apply online at: https://www.thebeachkraft.com/exhibit-with-us/open-call
- Award
- Contest prize (amount not stated)
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- Artwork featuring favorite saga and storytelling characters from anime, comic books, movies, and video games depicted in new inventive ways, as well as original characters inspired by pop culture.
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists.
- Audience
- Open to all artists
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