Abstract

About the Open Call

The Abstract juried art exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older, encouraging submissions in any medium, style, and genre, including traditional art media, digital painting, and crafts. AI, profanity, and political artwork are not accepted. Each participant receives a personal page on the UPWARD gallery, displaying submitted works, a short biography, artist statement, and links to their website and social media. Winners are interviewed by UPWARD Gallery editors for publication in the quarterly printed edition UPWARD’s Quarterly and on the website. All entrants receive digital certificates, with specific awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Merit Awards, Honorable Mention Awards, and Finalist. Selected works (1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Merit Award) are featured in UPWARD’s Quarterly and curated online galleries, and their authors receive social media promotion.

What is Offered

Personal page on UPWARD gallery, publication in UPWARD’s Quarterly magazine, online gallery features, digital certificates (participation, finalist, honorable mention, merit, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place), social media promotion.

Requirements

All artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work in any medium, style, and genre. No AI, profanity or political artwork.

How to Apply

Refer to the Official Rules & Guidelines link for submission instructions.