Exhibition | open for entry

Games We Play 

CLOSING 31 March 2023 

 Gallery Omata is excited to announce exhibition theme Games We Play. All artists from around the world working in 2D & 3D media including painting, sculpture, works on paper, printmaking, photography and mixed media are invited to submit entries. 

Theme:  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 exhibition we are giving you permission to ‘go play’ and free your imagination to express itself with creative abandon. Each artist compels their audience to share in the pure joy of expression. Taking a playful attitude transforms a mundane 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. Show how you interpret the idea of playing games through your creative work. 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.

Media: Artists are invited to submit their entries for consideration to participate in the In My View Art Exhibition. All media except video will be considered including 2D & 3D work, painting, sculpture, works on paper, printmaking, photography and mixed media.

Deadline: Entries close 31 March 2023.

Awards & Prizes: Best in Show US$150 Directors Choice US$150

Fees: US$36 for 6 images US$30 for 3 images US$15 for 1 image

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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.

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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.

Criteria - 

  • Creative expression
  • Composition
  • Demonstration of artistic intent based on the theme
  • Mastery of the medium
  • Aesthetic appreciation

7. Terms & Conditions

  • By submitting images of your artwork you, the artist, agree to the terms & conditions as listed below. This constitutes an agreement between galleryomata.com & you, the artist.
  • You agree to your images being used by Gallery Omata for promotional, marketing and display purposes for any exhibition organised by Gallery Omata
  • You agree to Gallery Omata archiving your artwork images as part of the website exbibition archive. This will be available for public viewing on galleryomata.com
  • All copyrights of artwork images submitted to Gallery Omata remains with the artist.
  • Entry Fees are non-refundable
  • Those seeking to use images from the Gallery Omata website will require permission from the artist & the gallery before proceeding.
  • By entering your work you are agreeing to be added to Gallery Omata email list for forthcoming artist opportunities.