Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception

Description

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception
ONLINE ART EXHIBITION IN ARTSY.NET & PUBLICATION
Curated by: Sergio Gomez for 33 Contemporary Gallery
Exhibition Dates: June 1 to 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 23 at 11:00 PM EST, 2026This is an online exhibition, no need to ship your art to the gallery but the art must be available for sale for the length of the exhibition.
About the Theme
Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception
Light is more than illumination—it is a language.
It reveals, conceals, directs, and transforms. It shapes how we see the world and how we understand what we see. In art, light becomes a storyteller: carrying emotion, constructing meaning, and guiding perception beyond the visible surface.
Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception brings together artists from around the world who engage with light not only as a visual element, but as a condition of seeing itself. In an era shaped by constant imagery, shifting attention, and layered realities, light becomes both subject and medium—something that defines how perception is formed and how meaning is constructed.
Whether natural or artificial, subtle or intense, material or symbolic, light operates here as a vehicle for narrative. It speaks through contrast, shadow, reflection, and radiance—suggesting clarity, memory, presence, and transformation.
Across mediums and approaches, the artists in this exhibition explore how light can be experienced, interpreted, and reimagined. Together, their works form a collective inquiry into perception itself—reminding us that to encounter light is also to encounter how we see, and how we understand what we see.Online Reception + Exhibition Promotion
As part of the exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery will host a live Zoom online reception on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time for participating artists, collectors, and friends of the gallery. During this special gathering, curator Sergio Gomez will share the curatorial vision behind Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception and highlight selected works from the exhibition. Session will be recorded.
The exhibition will also be actively promoted across 33 Contemporary Gallery’s social media platforms, creating additional visibility for selected artists. Participating artists may also be considered for podcast interviews, artist highlights, and other online programming opportunities connected to the exhibition.
Submissions Guidelines (Please read carefully)
Submissions may include, but are not limited to: paintings, drawings, photography, digital, mixed media, and sculpture. Works should be relevant to the theme of the exhibit. All submitted works should be original, and artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. 
Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older worldwide working in any 2D or 3D medium. Video art and performance art are not eligible for this opportunity.
Artwork Size Restrictions: There are no size restrictions since it is an online show.
Shipping: There is no shipping required unless the artwork sells. In that case, the artist must ship the artwork directly to the collector.
Online Show: All accepted works will be listed on Artsy.net.
Publication: A print-on-demand catalog will be published and available for sale. Accepted artists will receive a complimentary digital copy of the publication.
Art Sales: Artwork MUST be available for sale. There is a 40% commission on all gallery sales. Shipping for sold work is paid by the collector. Please DO NOT submit artwork that is not for sale or is being exhibited in another show simultaneously. If your work sells online, it must be shipped to the collector within 7 days.
Participation Rules:By submitting your art to us, you grant 33 Contemporary Gallery and 33PA permission to publish your work in print, online, and in social media for exhibition and marketing purposes. All artwork will be attributed to the artist. By participating, you certify that you are the rightful owner of the art and that it does not infringe in any copyright violations.
Selection Process:Selected artists will be notified via email no later than May 26, 2026
Submission Fee: Submissions $25 for up to 3 artworks. 
Artwork Requirements:High-resolution and clear images of the artwork (JPEG format only).
For additional information, contact the gallery at sergio@33contemporary.com
Frequently Asked Questions
3. Is digital art eligible?Yes, as long it is not completely generated by AI
4. Can I submit more than one piece?Yes, you may submit up to three different works for consideration with the same entry fee.
5. Does the work have to be for sale?Yes, ALL artwork must be available for sale in order to participate. Please DO NOT submit artwork that it is not for sale.
About 33 Contemporary Gallery
33 Contemporary Gallery is a thoughtfully curated space dedicated to showcasing contemporary art that sparks curiosity, invites exploration, and captivates with its aesthetic appeal. Featuring both local and international artists—emerging and established—the gallery offers collectors a diverse and meaningful way to discover new work.
With more than 2,000 artworks available in its Artsy inventory 24/7, 33 Contemporary Gallery has become a premier online source for collectors seeking exceptional contemporary art from around the world. Through its strong digital presence on Artsy, the gallery continues to expand visibility for artists while connecting their work with a global collector audience.
By being selected for this exhibition, participating artists will have their work featured on Artsy.net, giving their artwork and Artsy profile visibility to collectors worldwide.
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