Art Fluent: In Series

Deadline: alarmOctober 09, 2026

Host: Art Fluent

Territory: Worldwide

Theme(s): Series

Eligibility: This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional.

Entry Fees: Free

Prize(s): Exhibition

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit a series of artwork to our online exhibit, IN SERIES.

THEME

IN SERIES highlights artists who explore an idea across multiple works. Five pieces. One vision. We're curating a lineup of mini collections that showcase a cohesive series and each artist's unique voice. Think of it as a mini solo show within a group exhibition. Show us your work IN SERIES.

CALENDAR

JPEGs due by Friday, October 9, 2026 at midnight MST.
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Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, November 6, 2026.

AWARDS

Accepted artists will have their series displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com and will receive a cash prize of $250 each.

ENTRY FEE

$35. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

ELIGIBILITY

This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional.

RULES

You will be asked to submit exactly five pieces as a cohesive body of work, the collection/series title, along with an artist statement. This call is intended to highlight a concise, curated selection that reflects your distinct artistic voice. Please note:

Submissions must include five works.

Applications are reviewed based on a body of work. Your work will be judged as a whole, not individually; all media are submitted into one application.

Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.

Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. Please only submit fresh, new works.

Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS

Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

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