Competitions & Contests
ForwART 2026
| Entry Dates | 2026-02-15T00:00:00+00:00 - 2025-11-03T08:00:00+00:00 91 Days Left |
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Description
ForwART 2026
Open Call: forwART 2026
International Exhibition at Fabian Freese Artspace
Fabian Freese Artspace invites artists from around the world to apply for forwART 2026, an international group exhibition exploring progressive artistic thinking.
We are looking for 10 artists worldwide whose works engage with the theme “Forward” – a reflection on innovation, progress, and forward-thinking perspectives in contemporary art. Whether abstract or figurative, the artworks should express ideas of movement, change, and evolution in today’s creative landscape.
All selected works must be wall-hanging pieces (paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, etc.). Maximum of 1 x 1 meter.
The exhibition will open on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Fabian Freese Artspace. During the exhibition, one artist will be selected to receive gallery representation with Fabian Freese Artspace.
We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and career stages who are ready to move art forward.
Theme: Forward – artistic reflections on progressive thinking
Exhibition opening: Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Duration: march 7th - April 18th 2026
Location: Fabian Freese Artspace
Wuppertal - Germany
Application deadline: [February 15th 2026]Accepted media: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, wall sculpture, objects. All works must be able to hang at a wall. Maximum of 1 m height x 1 meter wide (deep max. 50 cm)
There is application fee for the selection und curation process of 49 Dollars. No other costs are charged when the artist is selected by the jury. 10 artists with one artwork each will be juried into the group show. One artist out of 10 artists of the exhibition will be selected for a gallery representation and will win a soloshow at the gallery by the end of 2026. Selected artists are responsible for shipping the artworks to the gallery and back after the show.
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