competitions open for entry
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Essence January 2023 CLOSING SOON!!
Expression frees the spirit to wander. In our exhibition titled Essence we invite you to explore how to express the essence of your subject. By capturing the essence of a person, feeling or object you can express the essential elements and distill what may appear complex into your own pure visual language.
Capture the essence of your subject by conveying only the essential elements. Strike a balance so you can communicate the essence of what you see through your composition. The essence of an idea or your model refined down to the simplest shapes & forms whilst still conveying the inspiration where you began.
Through the distillation of ideas communicate the essence of your subject.
Entries close 31 January 2023.
Artists over the age of 18 years from all countries are welcome. Artists working in all fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, water colour, gouache, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art) except video.
In our experience artists benefit from seeking out platforms where they feel valued and respected. Where artists can share their work with confidence. The sharing of ideas not only allows more people to become familiar with an artists work but also enhances understanding between people. Especially on an international gallery platform such as this. The process of preparing to submit work for selection in juried competitions is a helpful learning experience for artists. Each step provides valuable skills that will eventually become second nature. It is helpful to review previous exhibitions to gauge the standard. The skill of looking at your own work critically can be difficult to master for a novice artist but it is vital to develop so you can recognise how your work is improving over time.
competitions open for entry
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In My View February 2023 CLOSING SOON!!
The tradition of capturing still life compositions stretches back through the centuries. Artists know they are in the company of the great masters when they embark on creating a work of art depicting inanimate objects.
The focused study of an object in order to capture it in any media takes intense concentration. Every shape, each curve, line and shadow permits the artist a fresh moment in time to consider how they will interpret what they see. The outcome can feel like a magical experience when the form comes to life.
Artists are invited to submit their entries for consideration to participate in the In My View Art Exhbition. All media except video will be considered including 2D & 3D work, painting, sculpture, works on paper, printmaking, photography and mixed media.
Entries close 28 February 2023.
In our experience artists benefit from seeking out platforms where they feel valued and respected. Where artists can share their work with confidence. The sharing of ideas not only allows more people to become familiar with an artists work but also enhances understanding between people. Especially on an international gallery platform such as this. The process of preparing to submit work for selection in juried competitions is a helpful learning experience for artists. Each step provides valuable skills that will eventually become second nature. It is helpful to review previous exhibitions to gauge the standard. The skill of looking at your own work critically can be difficult to master for a novice artist but it is vital to develop so you can recognise how your work is improving over time.
competitions open for entry
Sorry, You missed out!
Games We Play March 2023 CLOSING SOON!!
When we see the play bow of our canine companions or hear the urging of children to 'come & play' we are reminded to let go of our serious side for a time and let loose. For this exhbition we are giving you permission to ‘go play’ and free your imagination to express itself with creative abandon.
Each artist compels the viewer to feel the moment just as they themselves do sharing in the pure joy of expression. Simple choices such as a colourful colour palette transform a serious subject into a lighthearted one. Lifting the spirits in the process.
We invite you to share your playful nature and have fun as you explore where it leads you. Show how you interpret the idea of playing games through your creative work.
In our experience artists benefit from seeking out platforms where they feel valued and respected. Where artists can share their work with confidence. The sharing of ideas not only allows more people to become familiar with an artists work but also enhances understanding between people. Especially on an international gallery platform such as this. The process of preparing to submit work for selection in juried competitions is a helpful learning experience for artists. Each step provides valuable skills that will eventually become second nature. It is helpful to review previous exhibitions to gauge the standard. The skill of looking at your own work critically can be difficult to master for a novice artist but it is vital to develop so you can recognise how your work is improving over time.
1. Guidelines
Each contest has a theme as part of the judging criteria please consider the theme when making your entry submissions.
Read the rules carefully.
Artists retain ownership & copyright of their works. Any enquires to purchase work will be directed to each artist.
2. Rules
By submitting your entry you (the artist) consent to the Gallery Omata Terms & Conditions Agreement.
Lets keep it positive. The gallery focuses on positive subjects for consideration by the jury and inclusion in exhibitions. Artists are requested to keep this in mind when submitting their entries.
Those seeking to use images from the Gallery Omata website will require permission from the artist & the gallery before proceeding.
Competition is open to artists worldwide over the age of 18 years.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
There is no limit to the number of entries per artist.
Images taken front on with only the artwork clearly visible and in focus will be accepted.
Maximum image size 2MB in .jpeg format file titled with Artist Name-Title of Artwork.
Artwork submitted is to be original work by the artist related to the theme of the exhibition.
Open to all fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, water colour, gouache, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art) except video.
3. Awards
Award winners will be notified by email within 5 days following the selection of the winners.
Gallery Omata will make every effort to contact Winners but accepts no liability for Winners failure to receive notices due to spam, junk email or other security settings or for Winners provision of incorrect contact information.
If the Winner can not be contacted within 90 days from the time notification award was sent or fails to comply with the contest eligibility the prize may be forfeited.
Winners are accountable for costs associated with award acceptance, such as applicable federal, state, provincial and local taxes.
4. Contest Fees
You may submit more than once.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Contest fees can be paid using Paypal or credit card.
5. Image Submission Sequence
Image format : jpegs at least 2000px on longest dimension of the image
File size maximum 2mb per image
Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions H x W mm, Photo Credit, Links to socials (optional)
Include an artist statement (written in 1st person).
Complete all required information
First name, Last Name
Email, Instagram (Format: instagram.com/yourusername) (optional), Website (optional)
Submit entry
You will be redirected to PayPal for payment.
Confirmation email will be sent after your payment is complete.
6. Selection Process
Directors Choice. Each show is curated & juried by Gallery Director Sarah Gordon and an anonymous committee of jurors. Note no comments are given by the jurors.
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