Open Call: Apply to Our Exhibition Celebrating Contemporary Landscapes
Are you an artist inspired by the beauty of nature and the power of landscapes? Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective invite you to submit your work for Of Land & Longing: Celebrating Landscape in Contemporary Art, a global virtual exhibition designed to elevate your career, connect you with a vibrant artistic community, and provide unparalleled visibility.
This juried exhibition celebrates the diverse ways artists interpret the natural world. Selected works will be featured in a curated virtual showcase and documented in a professionally designed artist catalog. Participating artists will also benefit from promotion across Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective’s platforms, reaching a global audience of art lovers, collectors, and professionals.
About the Theme: Of Land & Longing
The theme invites artists to explore their connection to the natural world through their art. Whether through traditional landscapes, abstract works, or conceptual interpretations, we encourage submissions that reflect on belonging, space, and the environment. This is your chance to share how nature inspires and shapes your artistic vision.
Why Submit?
This is more than an exhibition—it’s an opportunity to elevate your career and gain recognition for your work. Selected artists will enjoy:
Visibility: Your work will be featured on a professional virtual platform, print catalog and shared across widely followed social media channels.
Professional Opportunities: Winners will receive interviews, features in Create! Magazine and New Visionary Magazine, and podcast appearances.
Community Connection: Be part of an inspiring network of artists, curators, and art enthusiasts who share your passion for landscape and nature.
Prizes and Opportunities
From Create! Magazine
First Place: Print interview, podcast feature, and Instagram Live session
Second Place: Online interview
Third Place: Digital subscription
From Visionary Art Collective
Two-page magazine spread in New Visionary Magazine
Podcast interview on New Visionary Podcast
One-year membership in The Visionary Community
Who Can Apply?
This open call is for artists worldwide working in any medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, and more.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
Notifications: April 30, 2025
Exhibition Launch: May 2025
Submission Guidelines
Artists may submit up to 10 works. High-quality images (300 dpi, JPEG format) are required, along with a short artist bio and statement (300 words max each).
Important Details
This is a juried opportunity, and inclusion is not guaranteed. Submission fees are non-refundable. Selected artists will be notified by April 30, 2025. Final works will be featured on our virtual platform, with each artist highlighted in a dedicated social media post and included in a printed contemporary art catalog.
This is your chance to showcase your artistic perspective on nature and landscapes while gaining visibility and connecting with a global art community. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career and share your work with the world.